Safety Considerations; Initial Inspection - Agilent Technologies 8163A User Manual

Safety Considerations

Installation and Maintenance
Safety Considerations
The Agilent 8163A/B Lightwave Multimeter System, Agilent 8164A/B
Lightwave Measurement System, and the Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave
Multichannel System are Safety Class 1 instruments (that is,
instruments with a metal chassis directly connected to earth via the
power supply cable). The shown symbol is used to show a protective
earth terminal in the instrument.
Before operation, review the instrument and manual for safety
markings and instructions. You must follow these to ensure safe
operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition.
Some Agilent 8164A/B Lightwave Measurement System and
Agilent 8166A/B Lightwave Multichannel System circuits are powered
whenever the instrument is connected to the AC power source. To
disconnect from the line power, disconnect the power cord either at
the rear power inlet, or at the AC line power source (receptacle). One
of these must always be accessible. If the instrument is in a cabinet, it
must be disconnected from the line power by the system's line power
switch.

Initial Inspection

Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the
container or cushioning, keep them until you have checked the
contents of the shipment for completeness and verified the instrument
both mechanically and electrically.
The Function Tests give a procedure for checking the operation of the
instrument. If the contents are incomplete, mechanical damage or
defect is apparent, or if an instrument does not pass the operator's
checks, notify the nearest Agilent Technologies Sales/Service Office.
W A R N I N G To avoid hazardous electrical shock, do not perform electrical tests
when there are signs of shipping damage to any portion of the outer
enclosure (covers, panels, and so on).
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