[HBR] Caution

[rbethman]

Gents and Ladies,  (I wouldn't want to leave anyone out!)

It is sort of like having an Amp Supply LK-500ZB.  You have to remove 
the cabinet top to adjust the "input" coils to match a 50 or 75 ohm 
radio into a known dummy load like an oil filled Bird.

Once that cover is off - you have 3KV VERY "easily" gotten into by 
accident!  The input circuitry is on the left of the chassis, the PA 
parasitic suppressors and plate caps are on the right.

I'm right handed to boot!  I have to shove the LEFT hand into my pocket, 
and try to REACH *OVER* the exposed 3KV to use an INSULATED alignment 
tool to tweak each and every band!

Fortunately, I've only done this once!  I NEVER want to do so again!

I have ZERO confidence in Plexiglass, Perspex, or Delrin.  I haven't 
even tried HMWPE (The high molecular weight material based in 
polyethylene.  Not for 3KV!

I got bit at age 25 by 13.8KV even AFTER all safety checks, precautions, 
and procedures had been followed and double checked by my partner.  The 
stupid circuit was having the voltage "induced" by either the PT 
circuit, (Voltage transformer), OR by the CT circuit, (Current 
transformer).  I got my butt tossed about 30 feet.  I was okay, just 
VERY unhappy!   I remained in the sitting position where I landed, and 
my partner went and got me a beer after checking me over, and closing 
the switchgear cabinet.

Being careful is only ONE facet in the entire equation of *SAFETY* when 
dealing with High Voltage!

Bob - N0DGN