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GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
The following safety precautions are provided to avoid injury and prevent damage to this product or
any products connected to it during normal operation. Only qualified maintenance personnel should
perform service procedures.
•Use Proper Power Cord. To avoid fire hazard, use only the power cord specified for this
instrument.
•Avoid Electric Overload. This unit is designed to be powered from 90–132 and 180–260 VAC, 47-
63 Hz, 60 watts. To avoid electric shock, fire hazard, or damage to the instrument, do not apply a
higher voltage.
•Ground the Instrument. The ASA 312 is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power
cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected to earth ground. Before
making connections to the input or output terminals of the instrument, ensure that the product is
properly grounded.
•Do Not Operate in Hazardous Conditions. To avoid injury or fire hazard, do not operate this
instrument in wet, damp, or other hazardous conditions. Do not operate this instrument in an
explosive atmosphere.
•Wear Eye Protection. Because there is potential danger from the laser light source, certain
precautions should be followed. Users should never stare into unterminated connectors or broken
fibers. In addition, fiber cables and interfaces should always be handled as if they were emitting
laser light. Always leave protective covers on optical connectors to prevent damage and laser
emissions. CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•Replacing the Battery. The ASA 312 uses a lithium battery located in the service access area not
accessible to customers. To avoid damaging the unit, do not ,under any circumstances, attempt to
replace the lithium battery. Return the unit to Digital Lightwave, Inc. for battery replacement.
WARNING: Danger of explosion exists if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Do not, under any
circumstances, attempt to replace the lithium battery.
Copyright © 2000 Digital Lightwave, Inc.
All rights reserved. This publication, or parts thereof, may not be
reproduced in any form, by any method, for any purpose. For
conditions of use and permission to use these materials for publication
in other than the English language, contact Digital Lightwave, Inc.
Digital Lightwave, Inc. reserves the right to revise and improve its
product as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this
product at the time of its publication and may not represent the
product at all times in the future.
Technical Support
Technical Support is available by calling toll free
1.877.929.HELP (4357) or 1.800.548.9283.
Digital Lightwave, Inc.
15550 Lightwave Drive • Clearwater , Florida 33760 United States
Telephone: 727.442.6677 • Fax: 727.442.5660
Toll Free: 800.548.9283 or 877.275.3445
info@lightwave.com • http://www.lightwave.com
