Agilent Technologies 5973N, Hardware Installation

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10 Hardware Installation
General Information
Important Safety Warnings
Before moving on, there are several important safety notices
that you should always keep in mind when using the 5973 Series
MSD.
Many internal parts of the MSD carry dangerous voltages
If the MSD is connected to a power source, even if the power
switch is off, potentially dangerous voltages exist on the wiring
between the MSD power cord and the AC power supply, the AC
power supply itself, and the wiring from the AC power supply to
the power switch.
With the power switch on, potentially dangerous voltages also
exist on:
• All electronics boards in the instrument.
• The internal wires and cables connected to these boards.
• The wires for any heater (oven, detector, inlet, or valve box).
Electrostatic discharge is a threat to MSD electronics
The printed circuit (PC) boards in the MSD can be damaged by
electrostatic discharge. Do not touch any of the boards unless it
is absolutely necessary. If you must handle them, wear a
grounded wrist strap and take other antistatic precautions.
Wear a grounded wrist strap any time you must remove the MSD
right side cover.
WA R N I N G
All these parts are shielded by covers. With the covers in place, it
should be difficult to accidentally make contact with dangerous
voltages. Unless specifically instructed to, never remove a cover
unless the detector, inlet, or oven are turned off.
WA R N I N G
If the power cord insulation is frayed or worn, the cord must be
replaced. Contact your Agilent service representative.