SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
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14-SLOT PXI CHASSIS 40-914
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SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
This chapter covers the following maintenance procedure information. The maintenance information is intended for
qualified service personnel. If you are not experienced in maintenance service, please contact Pickering Interfaces
for further help.
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Recommened Service Intervals
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Preparation
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Cleaning
Recommended Service Intervals
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Clean the air filter every 6 months or more frequently if the mainframe is operated in a dusty
environment.
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Clean dust and dirt from the exterior (and interior) of the mainframe as needed. Routine cleaning will
increase the reliability of the mainframe.
Preparation
Before undertaking maintenance, please read the following information carefully:
Static Damage
Many components within the chassis are susceptible to static discharge damage. Therefore when maintaining the
chassis, we suggest you always do so in a static-free environment. Please follow the standard handling procedures
for static-sensitive devices and wear a grounded wrist strap or equivalent while servicing the chassis.
Parts Replacement
Please service this equipment with electrically and mechanically certified parts. Parts that are not certified and not
genuine may cause harm to the service personnel. Furthermore, damage or fire may occur if replacement parts
are unfit.
Modification
Please keep the chassis in its original condition. Inappropriate modifications may cause safety problems.
Explosive Atmosphere
When servicing the chassis, please keep it away from conditions where flammable gas is present. Under such
condition this equipment is unsafe and may ignite gas or fumes.
Cleaning
The following explains the general cleaning procedures for the 40-908 8-Slot Chassis. Please contact Pickering
Interfaces for further help and questions.
NOTE: Before cleaning the chassis, please power-off the chassis and disconnect the power cord.