Grounding Methods; Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive - Cisco MDS 8/12c User Manual

To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions:
• Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
• Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
• Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Always make sure you are properly grounded when touching a static-sensitive component or
assembly.

Grounding methods

There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or
installing electrostatic-sensitive parts:
• Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or chassis. Wrist straps are
flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm ± 10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide
proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin.
• Use heel straps, toe straps, or boot straps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when
standing on conductive floors or static-dissipating floor mats.
• Use conductive field service tools.
• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.
If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, have an HP authorized reseller
install the part.
NOTE:
For more information on static electricity, or for assistance with product installation, contact your HP
authorized reseller.

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