Hill-Rom Affinity Three - Component Handling; Boards

Component Handling
Chapter 6: General Procedures
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Service Manual (MAN272 REV 4)
Component Handling
CAUTION:
To prevent component damage, ensure that your hands are clean, and
only handle a P.C. board by its edges. Failure to do so could result in
equipment damage.
CAUTION:
When handling electronic components, wear an antistatic strap. Failure
to do so could result in component damage.
CAUTION:
For shipping and storage, place the removed P.C. board in an antistatic
protective bag. Equipment damage can occur.
P.C. Boards
When servicing P.C. boards, follow good handling practices. Mishandling a
P.C. board can cause the following:
• P.C. board damage
• Shortened P.C. board life
• Unit malfunctions
Observe the following P.C. board handling rules:
• Ensure that hands are clean and free of moisture, oily liquids, etc.
• Only handle a P.C. board by its outer edges.
• Do not touch the P.C. board components. Finger contact with the board
surface and/or with its components can leave a deposit that will result in
board (and component) deterioration.
• When working with electronics, wear an appropriate antistatic strap, and
ensure that it is properly grounded.
• Service the removed P.C. board at a static-free workstation that is properly
grounded.
• For shipping and storage, place the removed P.C. board in an antistatic
protective bag.