Servicing Requirements; Health & Safety; Electrical Safety; Electrostatic Discharge - Fisher & Paykel DEGX1 Service Manual

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SERVICING REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Health & Safety
Note: When servicing the SmartLoad
at all times. Specific safety issues are listed below to remind service people of the health and safety
issues.
1.1.1

Electrical Safety

WARNING! TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK!
Do not attempt to service this dryer without suitable training and qualifications.
Ensure the mains power has been disconnected before servicing any part of the dryer. If the power is
required to be on for electrical fault finding, or observing gas flame or checking operation, then
extreme care should be taken not to make contact with electrical components other than with testing
probes. Ensure the dryer is turned off when removing any electrical component or connection.
1.1.2

Electrostatic Discharge

Electronic components are prone to damage from electrostatic discharges. The electronic modules in
this product contain no user serviceable components and breaking seals to access internal
components of an electronic module may void the product warranty. Avoid contact with PCB edge
connectors when handling electronic modules.
1.1.3

Good Working Practices

Ensure the work areas are kept tidy and free of hazards while servicing the dryer. On completion of
the servicing, ensure the dryer and work areas are left clean and tidy.
1.1.4

Safety Test

On completion of any service carried out to the dryer, all safety tests as required by law must be
carried out.
1.1.5

Sheet Metal Edges

When working around cut sheet metal edges use appropriate gloves or protection to eliminate the
chance of receiving a laceration.
1.1.6

Gas Leakage Test

On completion of any service carried out on a gas dryer, all safety tests as required by law must be
carried out.
1.2

Specialized Tools

1.2.1 Fisher & Paykel Smart Tool
Fisher & Paykel have developed diagnostics software for use in a laptop computer or a handheld palm
computer. With this software, diagnostic data may be downloaded from the appliance to assist in
servicing.
Authorised service centres may download this software from the Fisher & Paykel web site.
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electronic dryer, health and safety issues must be considered
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