Electrostatic Discharge (Esd) Prevention; General Caution - GE Venue Fit Technical Publication

P R E L I M I N A R Y
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Prevention

DO NOT TOUCH ANY BOARDS WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PRIOR TO TAKING THE
WARNING WARNING
NECESSARY ESD PRECAUTIONS:
1.ALWAYS CONNECT YOURSELF, VIA AN ARM-WRIST STRAP CONNECTED TO THE
CAGE ASSEMBLY OR ANY GROUND SCREW WHENEVER YOU OPEN THE SYSTEM
FOR MAINTENANCE.
2.FOLLOW GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE
EQUIPMENT.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, SYSTEM MUST BE TURNED OFF. AVOID ALL
WARNING WARNING
CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL CONTACTS, CONDUCTORS AND COMPONENTS.
ALWAYS USE NON-CONDUCTIVE HANDLES DESIGNED FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF ESD SENSITIVE PARTS. ALL PARTS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL
FOR STORING ENERGY MUST BE DISCHARGED OR ISOLATED BEFORE MAKING
CONTACT.
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General Caution

Any changes to accessories, peripheral units or any other part of the system must be approved
CAUTION
by the manufacturer. Ignoring this advice may compromise the regulatory approvals obtained
for the product.
IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED FROM AN OPERATING Venue Fit™ , SOME METAL
WARNING WARNING
SURFACES MAY BE WARM ENOUGH TO POSE A POTENTIAL HEAT HAZARD IF
TOUCHED, EVEN WHILE IN SHUTDOWN MODE.
Chapter 1 - Introduction
VENUE FIT™ SERVICE MANUAL
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