Bird Technologies 4201 Series - Manual (Page 3)

Safety Precautions
General Safety Precautions
The following are general safety precautions that are not necessarily related to any specific part or procedure,
and do not necessarily appear elsewhere in this publication. These precautions must be thoroughly
understood, and apply to all phases of operation and maintenance.
Keep Away From Live Circuits
Operating personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do not replace components inside
equipment with the high voltage supply turned on. To avoid casualties, always remove power.
Shock Hazard
Do not attempt to disconnect an RF transmission line while RF power is present. Radiated RF power is a
potential health hazard.
Resuscitation
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.
Safety Symbols
WARNING
Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not performed correctly, could result in personal injury.
CAUTION
Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not performed correctly, could result in damage to the equipment.
This symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is important information in
the instruction manual regarding that particular area.
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Note: Calls attention to supplemental information.
Series 4201 Warning Statements
The following safety warnings appear in the text where there is danger to operating and maintenance
personnel, and are repeated here for emphasis.
WARNING
Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard. Never attempt to connect or disconnect equipment from the
transmission line while RF power is being applied. Severe burns, electrical shock, or death can occur.
Series 4201 Caution Statements
The following equipment cautions appear in the text whenever the equipment is in danger of damage and
are repeated here for emphasis.
CAUTION
Do not drop the instrument or Plug-In elements. The meter may be damaged, or the accuracy of the elements could
be affected.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to check the microammeters with an ohmmeter. Damage to the movement or pointer will result.
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