Electro-Static Discharge Work Surface (VAS 6613)

Electro-Static Discharge Work Surface (VAS 6613)

• 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 Wiring harness repair set (VAS 1978 B) is described in detail in the attached operating instructions.

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

• The electro-static discharge work surface (VAS 6613) protects electronic components from getting damaged by an electro-static 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 electro-static discharge work surface (VAS 6613) "Electrical Equipment" chapter in the repair manual.

- Place the electro-static discharge mat - 3 - from (VAS 6613) 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.

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