Maintenance
Repackaging Instructions
Use these procedures to repackage the oscilloscope for shipment or storage.
Packaging
Use a corruga
ted cardb oard shipping carton hav i ng a tes t strength of at least 125 kg
(275 pounds), and with an inside d imension at least 1 5.25 cm (six inches) greater
than the o scilloscope d imensions. Make sure that the oscilloscope is adequately
padded with a cushioning material like foam, paper, or bubble wrap. The
oscilloscope should not move around inside the carton when the carton is sealed.
If the oscilloscope is being shipped to a Tektronix Service Center, enclose the
following information:
The owner address
Name and phone number of a contact person
Type and serial number of the oscilloscope
Reason
for returning
A complete description of the service required
Seal the shipping carton with an industrial stapler or strapping tape.
Mark the address of the Tektronix Service Center and also your own return
address on the shipping carton in two prominent locations.
Storage
The oscilloscope should be stored in a clean, dry environment. The following
environmental characteristics apply for both shipping and storage (oscilloscope
not operating):
Temperature range: -40 °C to +71 °C (-40 °F to 159.8 °F)
Altitude: To 3,000 m (approximately 10,000 ft)
The chapter on Specifications lists the environmental characteristics. (See
page 1-1, Speci fications.)
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