Physio Control LIFEPAK 9 - Introduction; Special Handling Procedures for Static Sensitive Devices (Ssds); Use Static-Dissipative Mat

Introduction
This section provides the following information:
e Special Handling Procedures for Static Sensitive Devices
e Disassembly Procedures
e Inspection Techniques
e © Tools and Materials for Cleaning and Repair
e Cleaning Procedures
e Printed Circuit Board Repair Precautions
© © Preparation for Storage or Shipping.
Special Handling
Procedures For Static
Sensitive Devices
(SSDs)
Look for SSD Symbol
Use Static-Dissipative
Mat
© November 1994 Physio-Control Corporation
Many electronic semiconductor devices such as MOS ICs, FETs, optical
isolators, or film resistors can be damaged by the discharge of static
electricity. It is very common for anyone to build up static charges,
especially when wearing synthetic clothes, and to transfer this charge to
any object touched. Such a discharge can damage or destroy Static
Sensitive Devices (SSDs). In most cases, the discharge is not even
perceptible to the person at fault.
In order to help prevent damage to SSDs due to static discharge, observe
the following precautions when performing any open-case test,
maintenance, or repair procedures:
Note that SSDs such as PCBs are indicated in this service manual with
the following warning: fs
Always perform repair or maintenance on a static-dissipative mat
connected to earth ground.
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