Honeywell TDC‑3000   51304755‑100 MU‑TAMR03

TDC‑3000   51304755‑100 MU‑TAMR03

OPERATING PRACTICES AND HOUSEKEEPING

Listed here are some do’s and don’ts pertaining to operating practices and general housekeeping

that should be followed during startup and normal everyday operations.

1.2.1  Before Startup

1. Thoroughly clean all operating areas, subfloor areas, cable raceways, heating and air

conditioning ducts, and plenums.

2. Make sure that all control-room windows are sealed.

3. Place impregnated mats at each entrance to a control area to prevent dirt and dust from

being tracked in.

4. Provide a coat rack and/or closet outside the operating area for removal of any outer

clothing made of nylon or other synthetic fabrics, except where flame-retardant

uniforms are mandatory at all times.

5. Make sure that the furniture and carpets are not made of materials that can combine with

clothing to create static electricity.

6. Prepare a regular cleaning schedule for specific area requirements and for cleaning of

consoles, cabinets, and peripheral devices where necessary.  (Caution: Do not attempt

to clean the printed-wiring boards themselves.)

7. Establish a “no-smoking” rule in the operating area.  Smoke and other fine dust

particles can damage cartridge disks and drives.

8. When swapping or handling printed-circuit cards, use a static-control device, such as a

wrist strap; see Circuit Card Handling, subsection 1.3 of this manual.

1.2.2  After Startup

1. Continue your “no-smoking” rule in the operating area.  Smoke and fine dust particles

can damage cartridge disks and drives.

2. Maintain humidity levels (ideally) between 40 and 60% (lower humidity may cause

static-discharge problems).

3. Control humidity fluctuations to a rate-of-change less than 6% per hour.

4. Do not defeat temperature and humidity controls by opening doors and windows (for

example, to enhance operator comfort).

5. Keep traffic in the control-room operating areas to a minimum.  Restrict access to

authorized personnel, whose duties require control room entry.

6. Review procedures for extinguishing electrical fires and establish fire-fighting

procedures.  Refer to a qualified fire-fighting systems contractor for assistance.