MANUAL IM635
Safety Summary
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Personnel working with or near high voltage should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.
DO NOT wear jewelry (rings, bracelets, metal watches, and/or neck chains) while working on exposed
equipment. Be very cautious about using hand tools near exposed backplanes, bus bars, and/or power supply
terminals. Use properly insulated tools. When making test connections to the power supply terminals and bus
bars, use only insulated probe tips.
Verify that the instrument is set to match the available line voltage and the correct fuse is installed.
DO NOT install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to this instrument. Contact Weinschel to
acquire any information on replacement parts or returning the instrument for repair. Unauthorized modification
can cause injury to personnel and/or destruction of the instrument.
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement or adjustments must be
performed by qualified service personnel.
DO NOT operate the instrument near or in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
1.3.
Detailed Precautions
The following WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES appear throughout the text of this manual and are repeated
here for emphasis.
All procedures and/or steps identified as must be followed exactly as written and according to
industry accepted ESDS device handling procedures. Failure to comply WILL result in ESD
damage.
DO NOT use a nylon bristle brush in any solvent as the bristles may dissolve and cause damage to the
circuit card or component.
DO NOT use ultrasonic cleaning on parts or assemblies containing electrical or electronic components.
DO NOT bend pins of electrical connectors when using fiber-bristle brush.
Compressed air used for cleaning and/or drying can create airborne particles that may enter the eye.
Goggles/face shields should be worn. DO NOT direct air stream towards self or other personnel. Pressure should
be restricted to a maximum of 15 psi to avoid personal injury.
Under no circumstances should a wire brush, steel wool, or abrasive compound be used on any surface. Using
these items will cause extensive damage to the instrument's surface.
DO NOT return any instrument or component to Weinschel without receiving prior factory
authorization.
1.4.
Safety Symbols
The following symbols are used to identify safety hazards found throughout this publication and/or located on the
instrument.