Electronic devices manufactured by Pilani Electron Tubes and Devices (PET) are safe to handle and operate, provided that the precautions stated are observed. PET does not accept responsibility for damage or injury resulting from the use of electronic devices it produces. Equipment manufacturers and users must ensure that adequate precautions are taken. Appropriate warning labels and notices must be provided on equipment incorporating PET devices and in operating manuals.
High voltage Equipment must be designed so that personnel cannot come into contact with high voltage circuits. All high voltage circuits and terminals must be enclosed and fail-safe interlock switches must be fitted to disconnect the primary power supply and discharge all high voltage capacitors and other stored energy before allowing access. Interlock switches must not be bypassed to allow operation with access doors open.
R.F. Radiation Personnel must not be exposed to excessive R.F radiation. A properly designed equipment cabinet with good R.F electrical connection between panels will normally provide sufficient protection.
X-Ray Radiation This device, when operating at voltages above 5 kV, produces progressively more dangerous X-rays as the voltage is increased, the radiation varies greatly during life. The device envelope provides only limited protection and further shielding may be required. A metal equipment cabinet with overlapping joints will usually provide sufficient shielding, but if there is any doubt an expert in this field should perform an X-ray survey of the equipment.
Implosion This tube stores potential energy by virtue of its vacuum. The energy level is low, but there is some hazard from flying fragments if the tube is dropped or subjected to violent impact. The tube must be stored and transported in its approved pack. During installation or replacement the tube must not be scratched or damaged in any way likely to reduce the strength of the ceramic envelope.
