Safety Considerations; Initial Inspection - Agilent Technologies 8169A User Manual

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Safety Considerations

The following general safety precautions must be observed during
allphases of operation, service, and repair of this instrument. Failure
tocomply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere
inthis manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture,
andintended use of the instrument. Agilent Technologies assumes
noliability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
This is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective
earthterminal) and has been manufactured and tested according
tointernational safety standards.
Before operation,review the instrument and manual for safety
markingsand instructions.You must follow these to ensure safe
operation and tomaintain the instrument in safe condition.

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 Appendix D gives 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 office.
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, etc.).
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