Static Safety; Esd Plug On Operator Console; Esd Plug On Tractor - Toyota 7BPUE15 Service Manual

Toyota Orderpicker Model 7BPUE15 Service Manual

Static Safety

2- 1 .
Figure
Electronic circuit boards and devices used on
this truck can be damaged by the discharge of
static electricity, called electrostatic discharge.
Static charges can accumulate from normal
operation of the truck a s well a s movement or
contact between non-conductive materials
(plastic bags, synthetic clothing, synthetic soles
on shoes, styrofoam coffee cups, etc.).
Accumulated static can be discharged through
human skin to a circuit board or component by
touching the parts. Static discharge is also
possible through the air when a charged object
is placed close to another surface a t a different
electrical potential. Static discharge can occur
without you seeing or feeling it.
Figure

ESD Plug on Operator Console

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Whenever working on or near static-sensitive
electronics, always use static discharge
precautions.
Place a static discharge wrist strap around
1.
your wrist. Connect the ground lead to the
wrist strap connector.
2. Plug the ground cord into the ESD plug on
the electrical assembly panel or the
console panel. See Figure 2- 1 and
Figure 2-2.
3. Before removing or installing
static-sensitive components, place them
on a properly grounded static mat.
See Figure 2-3.
4. To transport static-sensitive components,
including failed components being
returned place the components in a n
anti-static bag or box (available from your
Toyota Dealer).
The wrist strap and associated accessories
should be tested monthly to verify they are
working properly. A bad static discharge wrist
band will not alert you that it is bad.
Figure 2-3 shows the components of the Toyota
anti-static field service kit, part number
00590-04849-7 The kit includes a wrist strap,
1.
ground cord and static-dissipative work surface
(mat). Follow the instructions packaged with
this kit.
Section 2. Safety
Static Safety