Teledyne GFC 7001E Packing Components for Return to Teledyne’s Customer Service, ESD Hazard

ESD Model GFC7001E Carbon Dioxide Analyzer

14.4.2.5.Packing Components for Return to Teledyne’s Customer Service

CAUTION – Avoid Warranty Invalidation

Failure to comply with proper anti-Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) handling and packing instructions and Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) procedures when returning parts for repair or calibration may void your warranty. For anti-ESD handling and packing instructions please refer to “Packing Components for Return to Teledyne’s Customer Service” in the Primer on Electro-Static Discharge section of this manual, and for RMA procedures please contact TAI Customer Service at (626) 934- 1500.

Always pack electronic components and assemblies to be sent to Teledyne’s Customer Service in anti-ESD bins, tubes or bags.

CAUTION

ESD Hazard

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.

Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag or bin.

1.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.

2.Place the item in the container.

3.Seal the container. If using a bag, fold the end over and fastening it with anti-ESD tape. Folding the open end over isolates the component(s) inside from the effects of static fields.

Leaving the bag open or simply stapling it shut without folding it closed prevents the bag from forming a complete protective envelope around the device.

NOTE

If you do not already have an adequate supply of anti-ESD bags or containers available, Teledyne’s

Customer Service department will supply them (see Section 13.7 for contact information). Follow the instructions listed above for working at the instrument rack and workstation.

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