PLANET WAP-6100 - Manual (Page 5)


CONTACTING POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL.
Make sure no power lines are anywhere where possible
contact can be made. Antennas, masts, towers, guy
wires or cables may lean or fall and contact these limes.
People may be injured or killed if they are touching or
holding any part of equipment when it contacts electric
lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment
or personnel can come in contact directly or indirectly
with power lines.
Assume all overhead lines are power lines.
The horizontal distance from a tower, mast or antenna to the nearest power line
should be at least twice the total length of the mast/antenna combination. This will
ensure that the mast will not contact power if it falls either during installation or
later.
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS
ABOVE GROUND.
Select equipment locations that will allow safe, simple equipment installation.
● Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an accident happens.
● Use approved non-conducting lasers and other safety equipment. Make sure all
equipment is in good repair.
● If a tower or mast begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand back and let it fall.
● If anything such as a wire or mast does come in contact with a power line,
DON’T TOUCH IT OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead, save your life by
calling the power company.
● Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND
ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRES-
TORS. This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning,
static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected to the antenna.
● The base of the antenna mast or tower must be connected directly to the
building protective ground or to one or more approved grounding rods, using 1
OAWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.
● Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER, AND
CANNOT MOVE:
● DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
● Use a non-conductive dry board, stick or rope to push or drag them so they no
longer are in contact with electrical power.
● Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer CPR if you are
certified, and make sure that emergency medical aid has been requested.