Safety
Guidelines for servicing electrical equipment
Observe these guidelines when you service electrical equipment.
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Check the area for electrical hazards such as moist foors, non-grounded power
extension cords, and missing safety grounds.
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Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles that are
covered with a soft material that does not provide insulation from live electrical current.
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Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
Do not use worn or broken tools or testers.
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Do not touch the refective surface of a dental mirror to a live electrical circuit. The
surface is conductive and can cause personal injury or equipment damage if it touches a
live electrical circuit.
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Some rubber foor mats contain small conductive fbres to decrease electrostatic
discharge. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
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Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous
voltages.
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Locate the emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet
so that you can turn off the power quickly in the event of an electrical accident.
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Disconnect all power before you perform a mechanical inspection, work near power
supplies, or remove or install main units.
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Before you work on the equipment, disconnect the power cord. If you cannot disconnect
the power cord, have the customer power-off the wall box that supplies power to the
equipment and lock the wall box in the off position.
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Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. Check it to make sure
that it has been disconnected.
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If you have to work on equipment that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the
following precautions:
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Make sure that another person who is familiar with the power-off controls is near
you and is available to turn off the power if necessary.
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When you work with powered-on electrical equipment, use only one hand. Keep
the other hand in your pocket or behind your back to avoid creating a complete
circuit that could cause an electrical shock.
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When you use a tester, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe
leads and accessories for that tester.
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Stand on a suitable rubber mat to insulate you from grounds such as metal foor
strips and equipment frames.
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Use extreme care when you measure high voltages.
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To ensure proper grounding of components such as power supplies, pumps, blowers,
fans, and motor generators, do not service these components outside of their normal
operating locations.
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If an electrical accident occurs, use caution, turn off the power, and send another person
to get medical aid.
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