ESD Work Surface :VAS6613, USING

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The electro-static discharge ESD Work Surface :VAS6613 protect electronic components from getting damaged by an electro-static charge.
This makes is possible to perform repairs on sensitive electronic components on an open mat.
For more information as to what work can be performed on the ESD Work Surface :VAS6613 . Refer to the "Electrical Equipment" chapter in the repair information.

-- Place the electro-static discharge mat -3- from ESD Work Surface :VAS6613 on a clean, dry table.

Fig 1: Identifying Electro-Static Discharge Work Surface VAS 6613

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-- Connect the Ground (GND) -2- to one of the buttons on the mat.

-- Connect the GND connector adapter -1- to the adapter connector on an outlet with contact protection or connect the alligator clip to a ground in the building or a water pipe.

-- Connect the wrist strap -4- to one of the buttons on the mat.

-- Attach the wrist strap directly to your wrist - never to your shirt sleeve or jacket sleeve.

CAUTION:

If working on especially sensitive electronic component and with the pad exposed, use only non-magnetic tools, for example, a Wrench - Driver:T10072 .