StorageTek 9840 - Manual (Page 43)

95741 Sixth Edition 2-1
2 Safety and Handling
This chapter covers topics that are essential to all installation and service
activity:
• “Safety Precautions”
• “Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Damage Prevention” on page 2-3
• “Fiber Optic Safety” on page 2-5
Read the following pages and become familiar with these guidelines before
beginning any service activity.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
Potential injury: On-the-job safety is very important; therefore, observe
the following safety precautions while you are engaging in any
maintenance activity. Failing to follow these precautions could result in
serious injury.
Remove all conductive jewelry, such as watches and rings, before you
service powered-on equipment.
• Avoid electrical shock. Be careful when you work near power
connectors and supplies.
• Power off the equipment that is being serviced before you remove a
field replaceable unit (FRU) or other component. Remember that
dangerous voltages could still be present in some areas even though
power is off.
• Ground all test equipment and power tools.
• Lift objects properly; read the information in “Lifting Techniques” (see
below).
• Do not remove, cut, or relocate any floor tiles indiscriminately. Before
you manipulate floor tiles, be sure that you understand the customer's
environment and receive the customer's approval. Remember, each
situation is different.
• Enforce good housekeeping practices in the equipment area to help
prevent accidents or fire.