"C o n n e c t T h r o u g h A l l i e d" INDEX: - ISOTRON

PRODUCT SAFETYThese notes are intended to be used in conjunction product should be dealt with by personnelwith the Product Catalogues and Product properly equipped. Connectors with exposedSpecifications. Products may be safely used in the terminations or contacts should not be used on theapplications for which they have been designed current supply side of a circuit with exposedand within the specified ratings and environments. contacts or on an unmated product. BeforeIf products are exposed to conditions outside the making a circuit live, the product and wiringperformance ratings or specified environments should be checked to ensure that there is nothey may constitute a hazard. In particular it damage and no electrically conducting debrisshould be noted that:-present. Circuit resistance checks should also beconducted before making the circuit live. Always1. Material Contentensure that connectors are assembled and wiredby properly trained personnel.Circular Connectors generally use metalwork partsmade of brass, aluminium, phosphor-bronze orsteel, which are dependant on the particularapplication, may be passivated and protected with3. Use, Transport and Storage ofProductscadmium or nickel plate - in conjunction with Care must be exercised to avoid damage to anychromated surface finishes. The insulating part of the products during transporting, storagematerials can be either natural or synthetic rubber, or use. Abnormal transit or storage conditions andtogether with plastic or glass-filled plastic abuse during installation can give rise to damage.moulded parts. Contact materials vary but are Products should not be used in a damagedusually made of Copper alloys.condition.2. Electric Shock, Burns and FireImproper storage (particularly of damagedproducts) can give rise to additional hazardsHazard can occur if the product is used outside theparticularly corrosion.specified parameters or if the product is damaged,wrongly wired or poorly assembled, or poorly 4. Disposal of Productsintegrated into larger equipments, orcontaminated with conductive fluids. Live circuit Products should not be burnt.terminations must be protected and never broken SAFETY RULESby disconnecting products.A. FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES GIVEN.Hot spots may be created when resistance is B. ALWAYS PROTECT LIVE CIRCUITS ANDincreased due to damage or incorrect integration NEVER DISCONNECT A LIVEparticularly soldering, or loose terminations.Overheating can cause breakdown of insulation,CONNECTOR.electric shock, burns or, ultimately, fire. In the event C. NEVER USE A DAMAGED CONNECTOR.of fire noxious and/or toxic fumes may be released D. NEVER BURN DISCARDED CONNECTOR.and, in these circumstances, any fire involving theInformation provided in this catalogue should be used for guidelines only. Users, however, should independently evaluate thesuitability of product, depending on application. Information / illustrations are subject to change without prior notice.“Connect Through Allied”To Index23