Safety Notices - Pacific Power Source ASX series Operation Manual

SECTION 1 GENERAL
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SAFETY NOTICES

The ASX-Series equipment is capable of transferring very large amounts of electrical energy
very quickly. This basic quality is fundamental to a high-performance power source. The
warnings and cautions listed below should be observed at all times.
WARNINGS are conditions which are hazardous to user personnel. All warnings throughout this
manual will be formatted as shown below. A condition which is hazardous to both personnel and
equipment will be issued as a warning.
CAUTION statements indicate a dangerous situation which may damage the equipment but is
not a threat to life or limb. Cautions will assume the format shown on page 3. All cautions should
be rigorously observed
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HIGH ENERGY, LOW IMPEDANCE CIRCUITS!! LETHAL POTENTIALS ARE
CARE MUST BE EXERCISED WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT SERIOUS
VOLTAGE AT THE TERMINALS RESPONDS INSTANTLY WHEN THE OUTPUT IS ACTIVATED.
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WHEN SERVICE, MAINTENANCE, OR CALIBRATION ARE REQUIRED:
1) REMOVE ALL JEWELRY FROM HANDS, ARMS AND NECK WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
THIS PREVENTS THE POSSIBILITY OF SHORTING THROUGH THE JEWELRY AND CAUSING
BURNS OR ELECTROCUTION OF THE OPERATOR.
2) WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EYE INJURY DUE
TO FLYING PARTICLES CAUSED BY ACCIDENTAL SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITIONS.
3) DO NOT REMOVE ANY PANEL OR COVER WITHOUT FIRST REMOVING THE INPUT SERVICE
BY OPENING ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
4) SERVICE OTHER THAN EXTERNAL CLEANING SHOULD BE REFERRED TO PERSONNEL
AUTHORIZED BY THE FACTORY TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
CONTAINED WITHIN THE CABINET.
OPERATOR INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
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WARNING