Anti-Static Measures - NEC 140He User Manual

ANTI-STATIC MEASURES

The server contains electronic components sensitive to static electricity. Avoid failures caused by static electricity when
installing or removing any optional devices.
Wear a wrist strap (an arm belt or anti-static glove).
Wear a wrist strap on your wrist. If no wrist strap is available, touch an unpainted metal part of the cabinet
before touching a component to discharge static electricity from your body.
Touch a metal part regularly when working with components to discharge static electricity.
Select a suitable work space.
– Work with the server on an anti-static or concrete floor.
– When you work with the server on a carpet where static electricity is likely to be generated, make sure take
anti-static measures beforehand.
Use a work table.
Place the server on an anti-static mat to work with it.
Cloth
– Do not wear a wool or synthetic cloth to work with the server.
– Wear anti-static shoes to work with the server.
– Take off any jewels (ring, bracelet, or wrist watch) before working with the server.
Handling of components
– Keep any component in an anti-static bag until you actually install it into the server.
– Hold a component by its edge to avoid touching any terminals or components.
– To store or carry any component, place it in an anti-static bag.
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