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E.3. Antenna/Pedestal Safety<br />

WARNING<br />

Do not attempt to climb or service the pedestal assembly while the antenna is rotating and/or<br />

while the antenna servos are operating. Severe injury from moving elements may result<br />

unless all maintenance instructions and safety procedures are followed.<br />

The antenna/pedestal is provided with safety features and procedures to protect<br />

maintenance personnel from hazards associated with moving masses, dangerous heights, and<br />

awkward equipment access/handling positions. The safety features provided on the<br />

antenna/pedestal assembly include the following:<br />

Safety interlock switch<br />

• Grab bars<br />

• Non-skid surface(s)<br />

• Ladder hooks<br />

• Stow pins<br />

NOTE<br />

The Radome hatch is equipped with safety interlocks. When the hatch (interlock) is opened,<br />

servo power is removed from the Antenna Pedestal and the Transmitter high-power RF<br />

output is switched into the dummy load.<br />

To ensure personnel safety, the following precautions must always be observed:<br />

1. Turn off pedestal power at the RDA Data Processor Maintenance Panel.<br />

2. Place SAFETY WARNING tags on the pedestal electronic ON/OFF switch on the<br />

maintenance panel.<br />

3. Ensure the transmitter is in STANDBY.<br />

4. Place the pedestal "Safe/Operate" switch to OFF.<br />

5. Engage azimuth and elevation stow pins.<br />

6. Use the riser ladder properly secured with quick-release pins when climbing the pedestal to<br />

work inside the azimuth portion of the pedestal.<br />

7. Always use grab bars when climbing the antenna pedestal.<br />

8. Use the appropriate ladder hooks for the ladder for each work area on the antenna<br />

pedestal.<br />

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