EMC2 CloudBoost 100, Hardware Component Replacement Manual

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Provide enough room to work on the equipment.
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Clear the work site of any unnecessary materials or materials that naturally build up
electrostatic charge, such as foam packaging, foam cups, cellophane wrappers, and
similar items.
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Do not remove replacement or upgrade units from their antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install them.
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Before you begin service, gather together the ESD kit and all other materials you will
need.
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Once servicing begins, avoid moving away from the work site; otherwise, you may
build up an electrostatic charge.
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Use ESD anti-static gloves or an ESD wristband (with strap).
If using an ESD wristband with a strap:
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Attach the clip of the ESD wristband to the ESD bracket or bare metal on a
cabinet/rack or enclosure.
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Wrap the ESD wristband around your wrist with the metal button against your
skin.
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If a tester is available, test the wristband.
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If an emergency arises and the ESD kit is not available, follow the procedures in
Emergency Procedures (without an ESD kit).
Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)
In an emergency when an ESD kit is not available, use the following procedures to reduce
the possibility of an electrostatic discharge by ensuring that your body and the
subassembly are at the same electrostatic potential.
NOTICE
These procedures are not a substitute for the use of an ESD kit. Follow them only in the
event of an emergency.
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Before touching any unit, touch a bare (unpainted) metal surface of the cabinet/rack
or enclosure.
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Before removing any unit from its antistatic bag, place one hand firmly on a bare
metal surface of the cabinet/rack or enclosure, and at the same time, pick up the unit
while it is still sealed in the antistatic bag. Once you have done this, do not move
around the room or touch other furnishings, personnel, or surfaces until you have
installed the unit.
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When you remove a unit from the antistatic bag, avoid touching any electronic
components and circuits on it.
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If you must move around the room or touch other surfaces before installing a unit,
first place the unit back in the antistatic bag. When you are ready again to install the
unit, repeat these procedures.
Hardware acclimation times
Systems and components must acclimate to the operating environment before applying
power. This requires the unpackaged system or component to reside in the operating
environment for up to 16 hours in order to thermally stabilize and prevent condensation.
CloudBoost 100 Overview
Emergency procedures (without an ESD kit)
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