Specifications

Assembly Level Service Guide 3
Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC
This product complies with the WEEE Direc-
tive (2002/96/EC) marking requirement. The
affixed product label (see below) indicates
that you must not discard this electrical/elec-
tronic product in domestic household waste.
Product Category: With reference to the
equipment types in the WEEE directive
Annex 1, this product is classified as a
"Monitoring and Control instrumentation"
product.
Do not dispose in domestic household
waste.
To return unwanted products, contact your
local Agilent office, or see
www.agilent.com/environment/product
for more information.
Lithium Battery Recycling
The 53210A/53220A/53230A counters con-
tain a 3V “coin cell” lithium battery. Agilent
recommends that this battery be replaced
every year at the instrument’s 1-year cali-
bration interval. Replacement procedures
are provided in the 53220A/53230A Service
Guide.
Option 300 provides battery operation of the
53210A/53220A/53230A using a 12 lithium
battery. Performance of this battery will
degrade over time as a function of the num-
ber of battery charge/discharge cycles.
Refer to local, state, or Federal regulations
when disposing of, or recycling either
battery.
Safety Information
The following general safety precautions
must be observed during all phases of oper-
ation of this instrument. Failure to comply
with these precautions or with specific warn-
ings or operating instructions in the product
manuals violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the instru-
ment. Agilent Technologies assumes no lia-
bility for the customer's failure to comply
with these requirements.
General
Do not use this product in any manner not
specified by the manufacturer. The protec-
tive features of this product may be impaired
if it is used in a manner not specified in the
operation instructions.
Before Applying Power
Verify that all safety precautions are taken.
Note the instrument's external markings
described under "Safety Symbols".
Ground the Instrument
The Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A is pro-
vided with a grounding-type power plug. The
instrument chassis and cover must be con-
nected to an electrical ground to minimize
shock hazard. The ground pin must be firmly
connected to an electrical ground (safety
ground) terminal at the power outlet. Any
interruption of the protective (grounding)
conductor or disconnection of the protective
earth terminal will cause a potential shock
hazard that could result in personal injury.
Fuses
The Agilent 53210A/53220A/53230A is pro-
vided with an internal line fuse appropriate
for the line voltages listed on the instrument.
This fuse is not user accessible.
Do Not Operate in an
Explosive Atmosphere
Do not operate the instrument in the pres-
ence of flammable gases or fumes.
Do Not Operate Near
Flammable Liquids
Do not operate the instrument in the pres-
ence of flammable liquids or near containers
of such liquids.
Do Not Remove the
Instrument Cover
Only qualified, service-trained personnel
who are aware of the hazards involved
should remove instrument covers. Always
disconnect the power cable and any exter-
nal circuits before removing the instrument
cover.
Do Not Modify the
Instrument
Do not install substitute parts or perform any
unauthorized modification to the product.
Return the product to an Agilent Sales and
Service Office for service and repair to
ensure that safety features are maintained.
In Case of Damage
Instruments that appear damaged or defec-
tive should be made inoperative and
secured against unintended operation until
they can be repaired by qualified service
personnel.
Cleaning the Instrument
Clean the outside of the instrument with a
soft, lint-free, slightly-dampened cloth. Do
not use detergents or chemical solvents.