Product safety policy and general practice

HP products operate safely when used according to their marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions. They should always be used in accordance with the requirements of local and regional building and wiring codes intended for the safe use of IT equipment.

The IEC 60950 standards provide general safety design requirements that reduce the risk of personal injury to both the computer user and the service partner. These standards reduce the risk of injury from the following hazards:

Electric shock

Hazardous voltage levels contained in parts of the product

Fire

Overloads, temperature, material flammability

Mechanical

Sharp edges, moving parts, instability

Energy

Circuits with high energy levels (240 volt amperes) or potential as burn hazards

Heat

Accessible parts of the product at high temperatures

Chemical

Chemical fumes and vapors

Radiation

Noise, ionizing, laser, ultrasonic waves

Installation requirements

HP products operate safely when used according to their marked electrical ratings and product usage instructions. They should always be used in accordance with the requirements of local and regional building and wiring codes intended for the safe use of IT equipment.

IMPORTANT: HP products are intended for use in dry or sheltered environments unless otherwise stated in the product information. Do not use HP products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Contact the local electrical authority governing building construction, maintenance, or safety for more information regarding the installation of any product.

For more information, please consult the information, manuals, and literature provided with the product or contact the local sales representative.

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