Electrostatic Discharge Work Surface VAS 6613

Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Wiring Harness Repair Set (VAS 1978 B)

CAUTION!
• Repairs to the wiring harnesses and connectors must only be performed using the wiring harness repair set (VAS 1978 B).

• Observe the country specific requirements.

• Use of the (VAS 1978 B) is described in detail in the attached operating instructions.

• Repairs on open circuits and faulty connectors are also explained using examples.

Electrostatic Discharge Work Surface VAS 6613

• The electrostatic discharge work surface (VAS 6613) protect electronic components from getting damaged by an electrostatic charge.

• This makes is possible to perform repairs on sensitive electronic components on an open mat.

• For more information as to what work can be performed on the (VAS 6613), refer to "Electrical Equipment" in the repair information.

- Place the electrostatic discharge mat - 3 - on a clean, dry table.





- Connect the ground - 2 - to one of the buttons on the mat.

- Connect the ground connector adapter - 1 - to the adapter connector on a outlet with contact protection or connect the alligator clip to a ground in the building or a water pipe.

- Connect the wrist strap - 4 - to one of the buttons on the mat.

- Attach the wrist strap directly to your wrist - never to your shirt sleeve or jacket sleeve.

CAUTION!
If working on especially sensitive electronic component and with the pad exposed, use only nonmagnetic tools, for example, a socket wrench (T10072)