Kontron KBox A-101 Users Guide - Manual (Page 9)

4. Safety Instructions KBox A-101 – User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
4. Safety Instructions
Please consider the instructions described in the included “General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment”.
4.1. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive devices or micro-circuitry. Proper packaging and
grounding techniques are necessary precautions to prevent damage. Always take the following precautions:
1. Transport boards in static-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
2. Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at the ESD-safe workplace.
3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or assembly.
4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on antistatic mats.
4.1.1. Grounding Methods
The following measures help to avoid electrostatic damages to the device:
1. Cover workstations with approved antistatic material. Always wear a wrist strap connected to workplace as well as
properly grounded tools and equipment.
5. Use anti-static mats, heel straps, or air ionizes to give added protection.
6. Always handle electrostatic sensitive components by their edge or by their casing.
7. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
8. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or connecting test equipment.
9. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and styrofoam.
10. Use field service tools such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuum cleaners which are conductive.
11. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.
4.2. Hot Surface Warning
Please observe the warning label “Hot Surface” (refer to Fig. 7 and Fig. 17, pos. 3) in the area with cooling
fins of the chassis. The chassis of KBox A-101 gets hot during operation. The marked surfaces with "Hot
surface" labels, should not be touched without appropriate precautions. Risk of burns to the skin!
The material inside of the cabinet, where the KBox A-101 system will be mounted, must keep at least
flammability class of UL 94-5VB. Don’t put flammable materials under the device!
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