Important Safety Information; General Safety Summary - Tektronix TriMode TDP7700 Series Technical Reference

Important safety information

General safety summary

To avoid fire or personal
injury
TDP7700 Series TriMode Probes Technical Reference
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.
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.
This product is not intended for detection of hazardous voltages.
Observe all terminal ratings. To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all rating and
markings on the product. Consult 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.
Do not operate without covers. Do not operate this product with covers or panels
removed, or with the case open. Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
Avoid exposed circuitry. Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Do not operate in wet/damp conditions. Be aware that condensation may occur if a
unit is moved from a cold to a warm environment.
Do not operate in an explosive atmosphere.
Keep product surfaces clean and dry. Remove the input signals before you clean
the product.
Provide proper ventilation. Refer to the installation instructions in the manual for
details on installing the product so it has proper ventilation.
Slots and openings are provided for ventilation and should never be covered or
otherwise obstructed. Do not push objects into any of the openings.
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