Grounding requirements

Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.

Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)

The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages:

vEnglish

vBrazilian/Portuguese

vChinese

vFrench

vGerman

vItalian

vKorean

vSpanish

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

vDo not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

vConnect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

vConnect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.

vWhen possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

vNever turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.

vDisconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

vConnect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect

To Disconnect

 

 

 

 

1.

Turn everything OFF.

1.

Turn everything OFF.

2.

First, attach all cables to devices.

2.

First, remove power cords from outlet.

3.

Attach signal cables to connectors.

3.

Remove signal cables from connectors.

4.

Attach power cords to outlet.

4.

Remove all cables from devices.

5.

Turn device ON.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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