TDK 500A - Manual (Page 3)

ONE YEAR WARRANTY
TDK-Lambda Americas, Inc. (405 Essex Road, Neptune, N.J. 07753), warrants that the unit is free from defects in
material or workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of initial shipment. TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. will
service and, at its option, repair or replace parts which prove to be defective. This will be done free of charge during
the stated warranty period. This warranty excludes defects resulting from misuse, unauthorized modification,
operation outside the environmental or safety specifications of the power supply, or improper site preparation or
maintenance. The customer shall contact TDK-Lambda Americas Inc., for warranty service or repair as described in
the RETURNING EQUIPMENT section. The customer shall prepay shipping charges. If the unit is covered under the
foregoing warranty, then TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. shall pay the return shipping charges.
The “WARRANTY”, “CLAIM FOR DAMAGE IN SHIPMENT”, and “RETURNING EQUIPMENT” information applies to
equipment purchased directly from TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. End users receiving equipment from a third party
should consult the appropriate service organization for assistance with these issues.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND TDK-LAMBDA AMERICAS INC. DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES,
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OF CONFORMITY TO
MODELS OR SAMPLES.
CERTIFICATION
All test and measuring equipment used by TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. for Final Acceptance Testing are traceable to
primary standards certified by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
LETHAL VOLTAGES PRESENT!
All power supplies contain hazardous voltage and energy. The power supply must only be operated by qualified
personnel who have read this operator’s manual and are familiar with the operation, hazards and application of the
power supply. Proper care and judgment must always be observed.
1. Before connecting input AC power, ensure all covers are in place and securely fastened. Ensure the required
safety ground to chassis is installed and sufficient cooling is supplied.
2. Proper grounding from the input AC power is required to reduce the risk of electric shock, and to comply with
safety agency and code requirements.
3. Use extreme caution when connecting input AC power. Only apply the input voltage specified on the rating label.
4. Use extreme caution when connecting any high voltage cables. Never handle any output cables when the power
supply is operating.
5. After a power supply is switched OFF, its output section will retain a charge which may be lethal. Allow sufficient
time for self-discharge before handling anything connected to the output. The discharge time specified in the
Safety Notes does NOT include extra time required to discharge the energy stored in the user’s load.
6. When user serviceable fuses are present, always replace fuses with the same type and Volt/Amp rating.
7. Never attempt to operate the power supply in any manner not described in this manual.
8. Never remove DANGER or WARNING labels from the power supply. Replace lost or damaged labels
immediately. Contact TDK-Lambda Americas Customer Service for replacement labels.
9. The power supply may be serviced only by TDK-Lambda Americas Inc. factory qualified service personnel.
Breaking the warranty seal will void the warranty. Prior to opening the power supply, contact TDK-Lambda
Americas Inc. Customer Service for a written Service Waiver and a replacement warranty seal.
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