Maintenance
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Unpacking and Repacking InstructionsThis section contains the information needed to unpack the oscilloscope and
repack it for shipment or storage.
The oscilloscope and its standard accessories are carefully packed at the factory
in a shipping carton. If, upon receipt, damage to the shipping carton is evident,
notify the shipper. Tektronix, Inc. is not responsible for damage caused during
shipping.
If you have not already done so, carefully remove the oscilloscope and its
accessories from the shipping carton and inspect them for damage. Save the
shipping carton for repacking or storage.
Use a corrugated cardboard shipping carton having a test strength of at least
275 pounds (125 kg) and with an inside dimension at least six inches (15.25 cm)
greater than the instrument dimensions.
If the instrument is being shipped to a Tektronix Service Center, enclose the
following information:
The owner’s address
Name and phone number of a contact person
Type and serial number of the instrument
Reason for returning
A complete description of the service required
Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape.
Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and also your own return
address on the shipping carton in two prominent locations.
The oscilloscope should be stored in a clean, dry environment. The following
environmental characteristics apply for both shipping and storage (instrument not
operating with no disk installed):
Temperature range: –20° C to +60° C
Altitude: To 15,000 m
See the chapter Specifications for a complete listing of the environmental
characteristics.