Agilent Technologies 85056D, User'S And Service Manual

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Use, Maintenance, and Care of the Devices
Handling and Storage
4. Tighten the connection just to the torque wrench break point. The wrench handle gives
way at its internal pivot point. See Figure 3-4 . Do not tighten the connection further.
CAUTION You don’t have to fully break the handle of the torque wrench to reach the
specified torque; doing so can cause the handle to kick back and loosen the
connection. Any give at all in the handle is sufficient torque.
How to Separate a Connection
To avoid lateral (bending) force on the connector mating plane surfaces, always support the
devices and connections.
CAUTION
Do not turn the device body. Only turn the connector nut. Damage to the
center conductor can occur if the device body is twisted.
1. Use an open-end wrench to prevent the device body from turning.
2. Use another open-end wrench to loosen the connecting nut.
3. Complete the separation by hand, turning only the connecting nut.
4. Pull the connectors straight apart without twisting, rocking, or bending either of the
connectors.
Handling and Storage
• Install the protective end caps and store the calibration devices in the foam-lined
storage case when not in use.
• Never store connectors loose in a box, or in a desk or bench drawer. This is the most
common cause of connector damage during storage.
• Keep connectors clean.
• Do not touch mating plane surfaces. Natural skin oils and microscopic particles of dirt
are easily transferred to a connector interface and are very difficult to remove.
• Do not set connectors contact-end down on a hard surface. The plating and the mating
plane surfaces can be damaged if the interface comes in contact with any hard surface.