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Ground The Instrument - HP 16442A User Manual

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Safety Summary
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation,
service, and repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions or with
specific warnings elsewhere in this manual may impair the protection provided by the
equipment. In addition it violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use
of the instrument. Hewlett-Packard Company assumes no liability for customer's failure to
comply with these requirements.

GROUND THE INSTRUMENT

To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be connected to
an electrical ground. The power terminal and the power cable must meet International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) safety standards.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of
any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operation personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component replacement and
internal adjustments must be made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace
components with power cable connected. Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may
exist even with the power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do not attempt internal service or adjustment unless another person, capable of rendering
first aid and resuscitation, is present.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts
or perform any unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to
a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for services and repair to ensure that safety
features are maintained.
DANGEROUS PROCEDURE WARNINGS
Warnings, such as example below, precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this
manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed.
WARNING
Dangerous voltages, capable of causing death, are present in this instrument. Use extreme
caution when handling, testing, and adjusting.

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