Safety precautions

bDo not place in an unstable position.

This may cause accidents and damage through falling or toppling.

Turn the power off and remove the power cable from the outlet when the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Contact the dealership or factory shop where you purchased this unit.

Using continuously may cause electrocution and fires.

Prohibited

Remove the power cable from the outlet.

bDo not block the cooling fans or air ducts.

This unit is equipped with air ducts and cooling fans in order to assist the ventilation of hot air produced by the hard disk drive.

Placing covers, placing in a case, or placing inside

Prohibited

book cases may cause heat build up, and may result

 

in fire and/or electrocution.

 

When the unit is setup in a rack leave open space on all sides.

bDo not expose to shock or vibration.

Stored data may be damaged/lost through hard-disk breakdowns caused by shock/vibration.

bDo not use this unit where it is exposed to the possibility of explosion.

Do not use this unit in areas where explosive and/or

Prohibited

Leave 1 cm or more of space above and below.

Leave 5 cm or more of space on both sides and on the back side.

bDo not expose to extreme temperatures or temperature variations.

Do not place in areas where the unit will be exposed to extreme temperatures (±10 degrees Centigrade per hour) or moisture changes.

flammable gases are present. This may cause fires and/ or explosions.

Prohibited

Do not operate when the unit is in a state of condensation.

Operating when the unit is in a state of condensation

Prohibited

Caution

b Delivery and portability

may cause breakdowns. When exposed to extreme temperature changes, turn the power off and leave the unit for approximately two hours (until the surrounding temperature stabilizes) and then start the unit.

• Never move this unit while the power is turned on.

 

• Remove the power cable from the outlet, confirm that

 

the connection cable has been removed, and store in

Remove the power

original packaging before delivering. Deliver using a

cable from the

outlet.

method that causes the least amount of shock and/or

 

damage to this unit. Also, do not drop this unit.

 

bMaintenance where the unit is going to remain unused for long periods

Remove the power cable from the outlet. Carrying out maintenance without removing the power cable may cause electrocution.

Remove the power cable from the outlet.

bCleaning the internal components

Consult the dealership or factory shop where you purchased this unit for cleaning internal components. Leaving the unit unused for long periods of time may attract dust to the internal components, which in turn may cause fires and/or breakdowns.

bCautionary points on condensation

Condensation will result if cold water is poured into a cup. The internal components of this unit are also susceptible to the same condition. This condition is called condensation.

Using this unit while condensation is present may cause breakdowns. Take care to avoid condensation when the environment experiences sudden changes of temperature while the power is turned off (room where the unit is placed is heated quickly).

Condensation will not occur while the power is turned on.

When condensation is likely to result...

Use after turning the power off and leaving for 1~2 hours.

b Points on unit positioning

This unit is constructed using precision electronic parts. Avoid placing it in areas described below as this may

cause faulty operation and/or breakdowns.

Prohibited

 

In direct sunlight

In places exposed to water

In the vicinity of cooling and heating devices or humidifiers

Near the air conditioner where the unit is exposed to cool air

Dusty areas

Areas that contain fire hazards

Areas that contain magnetic items

In the vicinity of volatile substances

Areas where the unit will be exposed to constant vibration (in trains, cars, etc.)

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