Figure 3-1.—Warning symbols for ESDS devices

Figure 3-1.—Warning symbols for ESDS devices Be sure you are grounded. When moving an ESDS device or assembly, Check packaging and equipment technical manuals for ESD warnings and instructions. Before opening an electrostatic unit package of an ESDS device or assembly, ground the pack- age. Minimize the handling of ESDS devices or as semblies. Avoid unnecessary physical movement. When removing or replacing an ESDS device or assembly in the equipment, hold the device or always touch (with bare skin) the surface on which it rests for at least one second before picking it up. When servicing ESDS devices, do not touch or handle materials that create static charges, or, be sure to repeat the grounding action. When possible, avoid repairs that require soldering at the equipment level. Ground the leads of test equipment before ener- gizing test equipment and before probing ESDS items. assembly through the electrostatic free wrap if possible. Remember, although many sources of electrostatic charge are of little consequence during most daily Do not permit ESDS devices or assemblies to activities, they become extremely important when you come in contact with ungrounded materials. work with ESD material. For further information, refer 3 - 5