Important Safety Information; General Safety Summary - Tektronix RSA306 Technical Reference

Important safety information

This manual contains information and warnings that must be followed by the user for safe operation and to keep the
product in a safe condition.
To safely perform service on this product, additional information is provided at the end of this section. (See page iv,
Service safety summary.)

General safety summary

Use the product only as specified. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product
or any products connected to it. Carefully read all instructions. Retain these instructions for future reference.
Comply with local and national safety codes.
For correct and safe operation of the product, it is essential that you follow generally accepted safety procedures in addition
to the safety precautions specified in this manual.
The product is designed to be used by trained personnel only.
Only qualified personnel who are aware of the hazards involved should remove the cover for repair, maintenance, or
adjustment.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
While using this product, you may need to access other parts of a larger system. Read the safety sections of the other
component manuals for warnings and cautions related to operating the system.
When incorporating this equipment into a system, the safety of that system is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
To avoid fire or personal injury
Connect and disconnect properly.
to a voltage source.
Use only insulated voltage probes, test leads, and adapters supplied with the product, or indicated by Tektronix to be
suitable for the product.
Observe all terminal ratings.
the product manual for further ratings information before making connections to the product.
Do not apply a potential to any terminal, including the common terminal, that exceeds the maximum rating of that terminal.
The measuring terminals on this product are not rated for connection to mains or Category II, III, or IV circuits.
Do not operate without covers.
Avoid exposed circuitry.
Do not operate with suspected failures.
qualified service personnel.
Disable the product if it is damaged. Do not use the product if it is damaged or operates incorrectly. If in doubt about safety of
the product, turn it off and disconnect the power. Clearly mark the product to prevent its further operation.
RSA306 Specifications and Performance Verification
Do not connect or disconnect probes or test leads while they are connected
To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings and markings on the product. Consult
Do not operate this product with covers or panels removed, or with the case open.
Do not touch exposed connections and components when power is present.
If you suspect that there is damage to this product, have it inspected by
Important safety information
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