365-575-102 Trouble Clearing: TAD-100
Issue 8.0, July 2002 Page 3 of 4
6. When handling circuit packs (storing, installing, removing, etc.) or when work-
ing on backplanes, always wear a grounded wrist strap or wear a heel strap
and stand on a grounded, static-dissipating floor mat.
7. Always store and transport circuit packs in static-safe packages. (Shielding is
not required unless specified.)
8. When removing a circuit pack from the shelf, immediately put it into a
static-safe package.
9. Try to keep relative humidity above 20 percent.
10. FT-2000 network elements are equipped with grounding jacks for connecting
the static ground wrist strap. The jacks are located on the user panel and on
the filter panel.
11. Keep the electromagnetic interference (EMI)/ESD protective front shelf covers
closed at all times. Close the cover immediately after a maintenance proce-
dure such as replacing a circuit pack.