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Battery Precautions
Failure to carefully observe the following procedures and precautions can result in leakage of battery
fluid (electrolyte), heat generation, bursting, fire and serious personal injury.
Never dispose of Ni-MH batteries in a fire or heat them. Doing so may cause them to burst.
Do not connect the + (positive) and - (negative) terminals of Ni-MH batteries together with electrically
conductive materials, including lead wires.
Never disassemble Ni-MH batteries.
The + (positive) and - (negative) terminals of Ni-MH batteries are predetermined, observe polarity.
WARNING
1. Keep Ni-MH batteries or the equipment out of the reach of infants and small children.
2. Do not over-charge Ni-MH batteries by leaving the unit plugged in for extended periods.
3. Do not use Ni-MH batteries if the outer tube/label is scratched or damaged.
CAUTION
1. Do not use old and new batteries mixed together, or batteries at different charge levels. Do not
use Ni-MH batteries mixed together with a dry cell or other battery of a different capacity, type, or
brand name.
2. Do not charge Ni-MH batteries beyond the recommended time described in this instruction
manual.
3. After long term storage, there is a possibility that a battery cannot be fully charged. In order to
fully charge it, charge and discharge the battery a few times.
4. After they have been removed from equipment, store Ni-MH batteries in a dry place and within
the recommended storage temperature range.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
The SWR Analyzer was constructed in an ESD protected environment. This is because most of the
semiconductor devices used in this instrument are susceptible to damage by static discharge.
Static charges are generated in numerous ways, such as simple contact, separation of materials, and
normal motions of persons working with the SWR Analyzer. To prevent instrument damage, practice
industry accepted techniques for handling static sensitive devices when using the SWR Analyzer. Very
often, coaxial cables and antennas also build up a static charge, which, if allowed to discharge by
connecting to the SWR Analyzer, may damage the instrument input circuitry. To avoid such damage, it is
recommended to dissipate any static charges by temporarily attaching a short to the cable or antenna
prior to attaching to the instrument.
If this instrument does become subject to ESD, be advised that the instrument may reset itself in this
event, and re-entry of the sweep parameters may be necessary.
The SWR Site Analyzer is designed to be safely operated in normal testing environments. If you have any
questions concerning the use of the Site Analyzer or other AEA Technology, Inc. instruments please contact us
at:
Tel: 1-800-258-7805 or +1-760-931-8969 or Fax: +1-760-931-8969
Email: [email protected]
