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4.5 Maintaining the PC in a Shop Environment
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4.5.
MAINTAINING THE PC IN A SHOP ENVIRONMENT
Maintaining a personal computer and software in a shop environment requires extra precautionary
measures. See your owner’s manual for maintenance procedures specific to your computer.
Follow the guidelines listed in this table.
Guidelines: Maintaining the PC in a Shop Environment
Keep the computer and peripherals (mouse, keyboard, external drive, printer, etc.) out of direct sunlight,
away from sources of heat, and in a relatively clean environment (i.e., not right next to the foundry room).
Keep liquids (soda, coffee, cutting fluid, grease) away from the computer and peripherals.
Keep oil, grease, metal chips and excess dust away from the computer, keyboard and other peripherals.
Consider erecting a clear plastic shield between the computer and the milling machine to keep chips off
the computer.
Use grounded three-prong outlets for the computer and peripherals. Take precautions against current
overload. A line-surge suppression unit can be purchased at your local computer store to help alleviate
this problem.
Don’t block the vent holes in the computer or drives; they are required for air circulation.
