Doppler Weather Radar - METNET - India Meteorological Department
Doppler Weather Radar - METNET - India Meteorological Department
Doppler Weather Radar - METNET - India Meteorological Department
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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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