Main risks

• Falls during installation on roofs, facades or masts.
• Electrocution from contact with overhead power lines or from handling cables, connectors or power supplies.
• Power surges and lightning strikes that can damage connected equipment.
• Impacts or injuries from the antenna or mast falling due to inadequate fixings or gusts of wind.
• Cuts or punctures from edges, rods and sheet metal.
• Water ingress through poorly sealed drill holes and feed-throughs, with a risk of electrical and structural damage.
• Trips due to loose or poorly routed cabling.
• Unnecessary radiofrequency exposure if the antenna is transmitting at close range.
• Risk of overheating or fire due to faulty connections or short circuits.

Safe use

• Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions and use only compatible accessories.
• Before installing or handling, disconnect power to receivers, amplifiers and other associated equipment.
• Work only in settled weather; avoid strong winds, rain or storms.
• Keep a safe distance from power lines. When transporting masts or long antennas, watch for overhead hazards.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, non-slip footwear and, where applicable, a harness for working at height).
• Use masts, clamps and anchors suitable for the mounting surface and check tightness and stability before releasing the antenna.
• Do not overload the mast with more antennas or accessories than it can support.
• Route and secure the coaxial cable, avoiding crushing, tight bends and walkways. Keep cables away from sharp edges.
• Outdoors, correctly seal feed-throughs and connectors to prevent water ingress and route cables to form a drip loop.
• Where applicable, use surge protectors and ensure the system is properly earthed.
• Do not open or modify housings, amplifiers or power supplies. Do not handle the antenna if a nearby transmitting device is active; keep your distance if the antenna is transmitting.

Storage and maintenance

• Disconnect from the mains and from equipment before any inspection or cleaning.
• Carry out periodic inspections of the mast, anchors, cables, connectors and seals. Re-tighten fixings and replace corroded, cracked or loose components.
• Clean with a dry cloth. Avoid high-pressure water, solvents and abrasive products.
• Protect outdoor connectors with suitable covers or tapes and renew deteriorated seals.
• After storms or strong winds, check for movement or looseness.
• Ensure sufficient ventilation around amplifiers or power supplies and do not cover them.
• Store components and spare parts in a dry, ventilated place, away from moisture and sources of heat.
• Do not work on the installation during thunderstorms.

Usage restrictions

• Do not use the antenna or mast as an anchoring point, a support for hanging objects or a handrail.
• Do not allow children or pets to climb on or tamper with the antenna, cables or mast.
• Do not install on structures that are unstable, deteriorated or that cannot withstand the expected load and wind.
• Do not use or install electrical equipment in areas with moisture or splashes unless specifically rated for it.
• Avoid routing cables through doors or windows where they can be pinched or cut.
• If you lack the means and training for working at height, do not carry out the installation on roofs or facades.
• Do not modify circuits, amplifiers or connectors, nor make improvised splices in the cabling.