TANK-860-HM86 Em be d d e d S ys te mP a g e 272.1 An ti-s ta tic P re c a u tio n sWARNING:Failure to take ESD precautions during installation may result inpermanent damage to the TANK-860-HM86 Series and severe injury tothe user.Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,including the TANK-860-HM86 Series. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It istherefore critical that whenever the TANK-860-HM86 Series or any other electricalcomponent is handled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to. Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband canhelp to prevent ESD from damaging the board. Self-grounding: Before handling the board touch any grounded conductingmaterial. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch anyconducting materials that are connected to the ground. Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the TANK-860-HM86 Series, placeit on an antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging theTANK-860-HM86 Series.2.2 Un pa c kin g P re c a u tio n sWhen the TANK-860-HM86 Series is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the TANK-860-HM86 Seriesdoes not fall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.3 are present.
