CAUTION
To avoid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) damage to sensitive components, make
sure you are properly grounded before touching any internal materials.
When working with any equipment manufactured with electronic devices,
proper ESD grounding procedures must be followed to ensure people, products,
and tools are as free of static charges as possible. Grounding straps, conductive
smocks, and conductive work mats are specifically designed for this purpose.
Anyone performing field maintenance on AutoPatch equipment should utilize an
appropriate ESD field service kit complete with at least a dissipative work mat
with a ground cord and a UL listed adjustable wrist strap with another ground
cord. These items should not be manufactured locally, since they are generally
composed of highly resistive conductive materials to safely drain static charges,
without increasing an electrocution risk in the event of an accident. ESD
protective equipment can be obtained from 3M
™
, Desco
®
, Richmond
Technology
®
, Plastic Systems
®
, and other such vendors.
Installation and Setup Guide
