Boonton PIM 31 User Manual - Manual (Page 9)

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The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of
operation and maintenance of the Boonton PIM 31 Passive Intermodulation Test
System. 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. Boonton Electronics Corporation assumes no
liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
INSTRUMENT MUST BE GROUNDED
To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cabinet must be
connected to an electrical ground. The instrument is equipped with a
three conductor, three prong AC power cable. The power cable must
either be plugged into an approved three-contact electrical outlet or used
with a three-contact to a two-contact adapter with the (green) grounding
wire firmly connected to an electrical ground at the power outlet.
DO NOT OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers. Component
replacement and internal adjustments must be made by qualified
maintenance personnel only. Never replace components or operate the
instrument with the covers removed and the power cable connected.
Even with the power cable removed, dangerous voltages may be
present. Always remove all jewelry (rings, watches, etc.) and discharge
circuits before touching them. Never attempt internal service or
adjustment of the test system unless another person, capable of
rendering first aid and resuscitation, is present.