12-40Safety and Comfort

Ensure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack.

Extend only one component at a time. The rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended.

Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into the rack. The slide rails could pinch your fingers.

Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating.

Precautions for Products with External Television

Antenna Connectors

In addition to the general precautions described earlier in this section, be sure to observe the following precautions when using external television antennas with your product. Failure to observe these precautins could result in fire, bodily injury, and damage to the equipment.

Compatibility

Compaq television tuner cards with antenna connections should be used only with Compaq personal computers that are itended for home use.

External Television Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to protect against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information about proper electrical grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.