Teledyne API Ultrafine Particle Monitor - Model 651 Primer on Electro-Static Discharge
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against each other. To prevent these static charges from damaging
the components or assemblies being shipped ensure that you
always unpack shipments from Teledyne API’s Customer Service
by:
1. Opening the outer shipping box away from the anti-ESD work
area.
2. Carry the still sealed ant-ESD bag, tu be or bin to the anti-ESD
work area.
3. Follow steps 6 and 7 of Section 15.5.3 above when opening the
anti-ESD container at the work station.
4. Reserve the anti-ESD container or bag to use when packing
electronic components or assemblies to be returned to Teledyne
API.
Packing Components for Return to TAPI’s Customer Service
Always pack electronic components and assemblies to be sent to
Teledyne API’s Customer Service in anti-ESD bins, tubes or bags.

Caution - Avoid Damage and Invalidating Warranty

DO NOT use pink-poly bags.
NEVER allow any standard plastic packaging materials to touch
the electronic component/assembly directly.
This includes, but is not limited to, plastic bubble-pack,
Styrofoam peanuts, open cell foam, closed cell foam, and
adhesive tape.
DO NOT use standard adhesive tape as a sealer. Use ONLY anti-
ESD tape.se electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions:
 Use only a table top with a grounded conducting surface.
 Wear a grounded, static-discharging wrist strap
1. Opening the outer shipping box away from the anti-ESD work
area.
2. Carry the still sealed ant-ESD bag, tu be or bin to the anti-ESD
work area.
3. Follow steps 6 and 7 of Section 15.5.3 above when opening the
anti-ESD container at the work station.
4. Reserve the anti-ESD container or bag to use when packing
electronic components or assemblies to be returned to Teledyne
API.
5. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an
anti-ESD bag or bin.
6. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on
it to dissipate:
• If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand
while your wrist strap is connected to a ground point.
• If you are at an anti-ESD workbench, lay the container down
on the conductive work surface.
• In either case wait several seconds.