Vaisala RS41 - Manual (Page 11)

Chapter 1 ________________________________________________________ General Information
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Product-Related Safety Precautions
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to
electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against
ESD for their intended use. It is possible to damage the product,
however, by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching,
removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
- Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and
protected ESD workbench.
- When an ESD workbench is not available, ground yourself to the
equipment chassis with a wrist strap and a resistive connection
cord.
WARNING Conduct soundings in a safe environment and in accordance with all
applicable restrictions and regulations.
WARNING Do not use the radiosonde in an area with power lines or other
obstructions overhead. Make sure that you check the area for such
obstructions before using the radiosonde.
WARNING Do not use the radiosonde without consultation and cooperation with
local and other applicable aviation authorities.
CAUTION Do not modify the unit. Improper modification can damage the
product or lead to malfunction.
CAUTION Do not use the radiosonde for any purpose other than for soundings.