Boonton 4530 Peak Power Meter User Manual - Manual (Page 11)

ix
Boonton Electronics Contents
4530 Series RF Power Meter
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation and maintenance of this
instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the instrumenmts. Boonton Electronics Corporation assumes
no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
INSTRUMENT MUST BE GROUNDED
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to an electrical ground. The instru-
ment is equipped with a three conductor, three prong AC power cable. The power cable must either be plugged into an
approved three-contact electrical outlet or used with a three-contact to a two-contact adapter with the (green) ground-
ing wire firmly connected to an electrical ground at the power outlet.
DO NOT OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and internal adjustments must be
made by qaulified maintenance personnel only. Never replace components or operate the instrument with the covers
removed and the power cable connected. Even with the power cable cable removed, dangerous voltages may be
present. Always remove all jewelry (rings, watches, etc.) and discharge circuits before touching them. Never attempt
internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering first aid and resusitaion, is present.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
Do not substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the instrument. Return the instrument to
Boonton Electronics for repair to insure that the warrenty and safety features are maintained.
!
This safety requirement symbol has been adopted by the International
Electrotechnical Commission. Document 66 (Central Office) 3, Paragraph
5.3, which directs that an instrument be so labeled if, for the correct use of
the instrument, it is necessary to refer to the instruction manual. In this
case it is recommended that reference be made to the instruction manual
when connecting the instrument to the proper power source. Verify that
the correct fuse is installed for the power available.
NOTE NO The appearance of NOTE
immediately The appearance of TE indicates that clarifying information follows
immediately. In many cases this information is necessary for proper op-
eration or is a further explanation of important data.
CAUTION The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure which, if not correctly performed or adhered to, could result in
damage to the instrument or equipment under test. Do not procedeed
beyond a CAUTION sign until the indicated conditions are fully under-
stood and met.
WARNING The WARNING sign denotes a hazard. It calls attention to an operating
procedure, which, if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in
personal injury. Do not procedeed beyond a WARNING sign until the
indicated conditions are fully understood and met.