HP 8508A - Storage and Shipment

Installation
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Environment
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The instrument may be stored or shipped in environments within the following limits:
Temperature: -40° Centigrade to +75° Centigrade. 2
Humidity: up to 90% at 65° Centigrade.
Altitude: 15300m (50000ft).
The instrument should also be protected from temperature extremes which may cause condensation inside it.
Packaging
Tagging for Service: If the instrument is being returned to Hewlett-Packard for service, please complete one of -
the blue repair tags located at the front of this manual and attach it to the instrument.
Original Packaging: Containers and material identical to those used in the factory packing are available
through Hewlett-Packard offices. If the instrument is being returned to Hewlett-Packard
for servicing, attach a tag indicating the type of service required, model number and full
serial number. Also mark the container “FRAGILE” to ensure careful handling.
Other Packaging: The following general instructions should be used for re-packaging with commercially
available materials.
(a) Wrap the instrument in heavy paper or plastic. (If shipping to Hewlett-Packard office or service centre, attach a
tag indicating the type of service required, return address, model number and full serial number.)
(b) Use a strong shipping container. A double-walled carton of 350-pound test material is adequate.
(c) Use a layer of shock absorbing material 70mm to 100mm (3 to 4 inch) thick around all sides of the instrument to
provide firm cushioning and prevent movement inside the container. Protect the control panel with cardboard.
(d) Securely seal the shipping container.
(c) Mark the shipping container “FRAGILE” to ensure careful handling. .
( In any correspondence, refer to the instrument by model number and full serial number.
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