GENERAL PRODUCT IMFORMATION LANE ELECTRONICS
PRODUCT SAFETY
These notes are intended to be used in conjunction with the Product Catalogue and Product Specification. Products may be safely used in the applications for which they have been designed and within the specified rating and environments. If products are exposed to conditions outside the performance ratings or specified environments they may constitute a hazard. In particular it should be noted that:-
1.MATERIAL CONTENT
Circular Connectors generally use metalwork parts made of brass, aluminium, phosphor-bronze or steel, which, dependent on the particular application, may be passivated and protected with cadmium or zinc plate – in conjunction with chromated or anodised surface finishes. The insulating materials can either be natural or synthetic rubber, together with plastic or glass-filled plastic moulded parts. Contact materials vary but are usually made of brass, phosphor-bronze, alumel or chromel.
2.ELECTRIC SHOCK, BURNS AND FIRE
Hazard can occur if the product is used outside the specified parameters or if the product is damaged, wrongly wired, poorly assembled, poorly integrated into larger equipments, or contaminated with conductive fluids. Live circuit terminations must be protected and live circuits never broken by disconnecting products.
Hot spots may be created when resistance is increased due to damage or incorrect integration particularly soldering, or loose terminations. Overheating can cause breakdown of insulation, electric shock, burns or, ultimately, fire. In the event of fire noxious and/or toxic fumes may be released and, in these circumstances, any fire involving the product should be dealt with by personnel properly equipped. Connectors with exposed terminations or contacts should not be used on the current supply side of a circuit with exposed contacts on an unmated product. Before making a circuit live, the product and wiring should be checked to ensure there is no electrically conducting debris present. Circuit resistance checks should also be conducted before making the circuit live. Always ensure that connectors are assembled and wired by properly trained personnel.
3.USE, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE OF PRODUCTS
Care must be exercised to avoid damage to any part of the products during transporting, storage or use. Abnormal transit or storage conditions and abuse during installation can give rise to damage. Products should not be used in a damaged condition. Improper storage (particularly of damaged products) can give rise to additional hazards particularly corrosion. Attention is specifically drawn to the need for proper storage of products containing cadmium and you are advised to see the Guidance Note from the Health and safety Executive on Cadmium – Health and Safety Precautions.
4.DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS Product should not be burnt.
SAFETY RULES
1.FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES GIVEN.
2.ALWAYS PROTECT LIVE CIRCUITS AND NEVER DISCONNECT A LIVE CONNECTOR.
3.NEVER USE A DAMAGED CONNECTOR.
4.NEVER BURN DISCARDED CONNECTORS.
CONDITIONS OF SALE For terms and conditions of sale visit our website
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LANE ELECTRONICS - Sales Office Tel: 01403 790661 - Fax: 01403 790849 - E-mail:
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