FaroArm
®
Manual
January 2009
55
Chapter 1: Introduction to the FaroArm
®
means of a Conductive Flooring. When seated, heel straps do not offer
the protections required to dissipate a static charge.
ESD Lotion - ESD lotion provides a better connection between the user
and a smock, heel strap or wrist strap. This may need to be reapplied if
the smock or straps are removed.
Smocks - ESD smocks are designed to dissipate static fields created by
a wearer’s shirt. These must be worn at all times within an ESD
Sensitive area. All buttons must be secured when working. Smocks are
to be connected to an ESD ground point (never earth ground) or to a
grounded mat. While the smock is connected and properly grounded,
wrist straps are unnecessary.
ESD Chairs - ESD chairs have a ground strap which comes in contact
with a grounded mat or conductive flooring and dissipates charges
safely to ground.
Table Mats - Table mats are made of a dissipative material and must be
grounded individually to earth ground.
Hand Tool Requirements - Hand tools must be stored in non-insulating
or charging stations. New hand tools should be ESD-safe (non-
generating and dissipative).
Floor Mats - Floor mats are made of a dissipative material and must be
grounded individually to earth ground. This is required if no conductive
flooring is installed.
Ground Connections - Any earth ground connection is sufficient.
Conductive Flooring - Conductive flooring must be installed per
manufacturer specifications and be connected to earth ground.
Wrist/Heel Strap Tester - These provide a method for checking the
function of smocks, heels straps and cable connections on an individual
user.
Ionizers - An Ionizer floods the air with positive and negative ions,
which eliminate static charges. This must be installed so that the airflow
blows across the workbench (or down on the workbench for overhead
units).
Constant Ground Monitors - Constant monitors are connected to a
workstation mat and operator and will sound an audible alarm if any
ground is interrupted.
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