HP 3457A - SAFETY SUMMARY

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PACKARD
SAFETY SUMMARY
The
following
general
safety
precautions
must
be
observed
during
all
phases
of
operation,
service,
and
repair
of
this
instrument.
Failure
to
comply
with
these
precautions
or
with
specific
warnings
elsewhere
in
this
manual
violates
safety
standards
of
design,
manufacture,
and
intended
use
of
the
instrument.
Hewlett-Packard
Company
assumes
no
liability
for
the
customer's
failure
to
comply
with
these
requirements.
GROUND THE INSTRUMENT
To
minimize
shock
hazard,
the
instrument
chassis
and
cabinet
must
be
connected
to
an
electrical
ground.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical
instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating
personnel
must
not
remove
instrument
covers.
Component
replacement
and
internal
adjustments
must
be
made
by
qualified
maintenance
personnel.
Under
certain
conditions,
dangerous
voltages
may
ex-
ist
even with
the
instrument
switched
off.
To
avoid
injuries,
always
disconnect
input
voltages
and discharge
circuits
before
touching
them.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Do
not
attempt
internal
service
or
adjustment
unless
another
person,
capable
of
rendering
first
aid
and
resuscitation,
is
present.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the instrument. Return the instrument to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Ser-
vice Office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.
DO NOT OPERATE A DAMAGED INSTRUMENT
Whenever it is possible that the safety protection features built into this instrument have been impaired,
either through physical damage, excessive moisture, or any other reason, REMOVE POWER and do not
use the instrument until safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return
the instrument to a Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office for service and repair to ensure that safety
features are maintained.