Juniper Networks EX8208 manual General Safety Information

CHAPTER 17

General Safety Information

•General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches on page 263

•Definitions of Safety Warning Levels for EX Series Switches on page 264

•Fire Safety Requirements for EX Series Switches on page 266

•Qualified Personnel Warning for EX Series Switches on page 267

•Warning Statement for Norway and Sweden for EX Series Switches on page 268

General Safety Guidelines and Warnings for EX Series Switches

The following guidelines help ensure your safety and protect the EX Series switch from damage. The list of guidelines might not address all potentially hazardous situations in your working environment, so be alert and exercise good judgment at all times.

•Perform only the procedures explicitly described in the hardware documentation for this product. Make sure that only authorized service personnel perform other system services.

•Keep the area around the chassis clear and free from dust before, during, and after installation.

•Keep tools away from areas where people could trip over them while walking.

•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as rings, bracelets, or chains, which could become caught in the chassis.

•Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that could be hazardous to your eyes.

•Do not perform any actions that create a potential hazard to people or make the equipment unsafe.

•Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person to handle.

•Never install or manipulate wiring during electrical storms.

•Never install electrical jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for wet environments.

•Operate the EX Series switch only when it is properly grounded.

•Ensure that the separate protective earthing terminal provided on this product is permanently connected to earth.

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