Bird Technologies 8860 User Manual

TERMALINE® LOAD RESISTOR

SERIES 8860

COVERING MODELS

©Copyright 2012 by Bird Electronic Corporation

Instruction Book Part Number 920-8860S Rev. D

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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.

WARNING

Keep Away From Live Circuits

Operating Personnel must at all times observe general safety precautions. Do not replace

components or make adjustments to the inside of the test equipment with the high voltage

supply turned on. To avoid casualties, always remove power.

WARNING

Shock Hazard

Do not attempt to remove the RF transmission line while RF power is present.

WARNING

Do Not Service Or Adjust Alone

Under no circumstances should any person reach into an enclosure for the purpose of

service or adjustment of equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of

rendering aid.

WARNING

Safety Earth Ground

An uniterruptible earth safety ground must be supplied from the main power source to test

instruments. Grounding one conductor of a two conductor power cable is not sufficient

protection. Serious injury or death can occur if this grounding is not properly supplied.

WARNING

Resuscitation

Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of

resuscitation.

WARNI NG

Remove Power

Observe general safety precautions. Do not open the instrument with the power on.

Safety Symbols

WARNING

Warning notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result

in personal injury.

CAUTION

Caution notes call attention to a procedure, which if not correctly performed, could result in

damage to the instrument.

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This symbol indicates that a shock hazard exists if the precautions in the
instruction manual are not followed.

The caution symbol appears on the equipment indicating there is impor­tant information in the instruction manual regarding that particular area.

This symbol indicates that the unit radiates heat and should not be touched
while hot.

Note: Calls attention to supplemental information.

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

The vent plug must be used at all times when the unit is operating or cooling. Failure to do

so could result in an explosion or severe burns.

See page 5.

WARNING

Never attempt to connect or disconnect RF equipment from the transmission line while RF

power is being applied.

Leaking RF energy is a potential health hazard.

See pages 7, 9, 11, and 12.

WARNING

Disconnect the unit from all power sources before servicing.

The unit may be energized from multiple sources.

The potential for electric shock exists.

See pages 11 and 13.

WARNING

Oil is slippery. If a leak occurs, be careful not to fall.

See pages 11, 12, 13, and 14.

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Caution Statements

The following equipment cautions appear in the text and are repeated here for emphasis.

CAUTION

This load is designed for operation in a horizontal position only, with the vent plug up. Do

not use in any other manner.

See pages 5.

CAUTION

Do not contaminate the coolant with pipe sealant.

See pages 6.

CAUTION

If installed, connect optional interlock before applying RF power.

See pages 6.

CAUTION

Use only Bird coolant, P/N 5-1070, to prevent damage to the load.

See pages 13.

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Safety Statements

USAGE

ANY USE OF THIS INSTRUMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER MAY IMPAIR THE INSTRUMENT’S SAFETY PROTECTION.

USO

EL USO DE ESTE INSTRUMENTO DE MANERA NO ESPECIFICADA POR EL
FABRICANTE, PUEDE ANULAR LA PROTECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD DEL
INSTRUMENTO.

BENUTZUNG

WIRD DAS GERÄT AUF ANDERE WEISE VERWENDET ALS VOM HERSTELLER
BESCHRIEBEN, KANN DIE GERÄTESICHERHEIT BEEINTRÄCHTIGT WERDEN.

UTILISATION

TOUTE UTILISATION DE CET INSTRUMENT QUI N’EST PAS EXPLICITEMENT
PRÉVUE PAR LE FABRICANT PEUT ENDOMMAGER LE DISPOSITIF DE
PROTECTION DE L’INSTRUMENT.

IMPIEGO

QUALORA QUESTO STRUMENTO VENISSE UTILIZZATO IN MODO DIVERSO DA
COME SPECIFICATO DAL PRODUTTORE LA PROZIONE DI SICUREZZA
POTREBBE VENIRNE COMPROMESSA.

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SERVICE

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY SERVICE - TRAINED
PERSONNEL ONLY. TO AVOID DANGEROUS ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

SERVICIO

LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE SERVICIO SON PARA USO EXCLUSIVO DEL
PERSONAL DE SERVICIO CAPACITADO. PARA EVITAR EL PELIGRO DE
DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO REALICE NINGÚN SERVICIO A MENOS QUE
ESTÉ CAPACITADO PARA HACERIO.

WARTUNG

ANWEISUNGEN FÜR DIE WARTUNG DES GERÄTES GELTEN NUR FÜR
GESCHULTES FACHPERSONAL.

ZUR VERMEIDUNG GEFÄHRLICHE, ELEKTRISCHE SCHOCKS, SIND
WARTUNGSARBEITEN AUSSCHLIEßLICH VON QUALIFIZIERTEM
SERVICEPERSONAL DURCHZUFÜHREN.

ENTRENTIEN

L’EMPLOI DES INSTRUCTIONS D’ENTRETIEN DOIT ÊTRE RÉSERVÉ AU
PERSONNEL FORMÉ AUX OPÉRATIONS D’ENTRETIEN. POUR PRÉVENIR UN
CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE DANGEREUX, NE PAS EFFECTUER D’ENTRETIEN SI L’ON
N’A PAS ÉTÉ QUALIFIÉ POUR CE FAIRE.

ASSISTENZA TECNICA

LE ISTRUZIONI RELATIVE ALL’ASSISTENZA SONO PREVISTE
ESCLUSIVAMENTE PER IL PERSONALE OPPORTUNAMENTE ADDESTRATO.
PER EVITARE PERICOLOSE SCOSSE ELETTRICHE NON EFFETTUARRE
ALCUNA RIPARAZIONE A MENO CHE QUALIFICATI A FARLA.

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CONNECT INTERLOCK TO TRANSMITTER BEFORE OPERATING.

BRANCHER LE VERROUILLAGE À L'ÉMETTEUR AVANT EMPLOI.

CONECTE EL INTERBLOQUEO AL TRANSMISOR ANTES DE LA OPERACION.

VOR INBETRIEBNAHME VERRIEGELUNG AM SENDER ANSCHLIESSEN.

PRIMA DI METTERE IN FUNZIONE L'APPARECCHIO, COLLEGARE IL
DISPOSITIVO DI BLOCCO AL TRASMETTITORE.

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About This Manual

This manual covers the operating and maintenance instructions for the following models:

8860

Changes to this Manual

We have made every effort to ensure this manual is accurate. If you discover any errors, or if you
have suggestions for improving this manual, please send your comments to our Solon, Ohio fac­tory. This manual may be periodically updated. When inquiring about updates to this manual
refer to the part number and revision on the title page.

Chapter Layout

Introduction - Describes the features of the Bird Termaline, Semiconductor, RF Load Resistor

lists equipment supplied and optional equipment, and provides power-up instructions.

Theory of Operation - Describes how the Termaline, Semiconductor, RF Load Resistor works

and its functions.

Installation - Describes the how to install the Termaline, Semiconductor, RF Load Resistor.
Operation with Blower - Describes procedures require for operating the load resistor

equipped with a blower unit.

Maintenance — Lists routine maintenance tasks as well as troubleshooting for common prob-

lems. Specifications and parts information are also included..

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