Safety Recommendations
The following information is included to alert you about safety recommendations and best practices to be followed when working with this equipment.
General Safety Practices
Follow these guidelines to ensure personal safety and protect the equipment:
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Keep the area around the chassis clear of obstacles and free from dust during and after installation.
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If you remove a chassis during installation and maintenance, place the chassis cover in a safe place.
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Keep tools away from walk areas to prevent hazards such as slips, trips, and falls.
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Do not wear loose clothing that may get caught in the chassis.
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Wear safety glasses if you are working under conditions that might be hazardous to the eyes.
Warning |
This equipment must be installed and maintained by service personnel as defined by AS/NZS 3260. Incorrectly connecting this equipment to a general-purpose outlet could be hazardous. The telecommunications lines must be disconnected 1) before unplugging the main power connector or 2) while the housing is open, or both. Statement 1043 |
Safety Tips
Use these tips as safety guidelines when installing and working around this equipment:
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Locate the emergency power off switch for the room in which you are working in order to be able to quickly turn off power, if an electrical accident occurs.
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Disconnect all power before installing or removing a chassis.
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Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
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Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check.
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Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
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If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
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Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
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Turn off power to the system.
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If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition of the victim and then call for help.
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Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions, and then take appropriate action.
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