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CATC IBTrainer InfiniBand Exerciser, August 2002

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Safety Information

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all

phases of operation of this instrument. Failure to comply with these

precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual

violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of

the instrument.

CATC assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with

these requirements.

Before operation, review the instrument and manual for safety

markings and instructions. You must follow these to ensure safe

operation and to maintain the instrument in safe condition.

Safety Summary

This product is a Safety Class 1 instrument (provided with a protective

earth terminal). The protective features of this product may be

impaired if it is used in a manner not specified in the operation

instructions.

All Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) used in this product are Class 1

LEDs as per IEC 60825-1.

Environmental conditions

This instrument is intended for indoor use in an installation category

II, pollution degree 2 environment. It is designed to operate at a

maximum relative humidity of 95% and at altitudes of up to 2000

meters.

Refer to the specifications tables for the ac mains voltage

requirements and ambient operating temperature range.

Before applying power

Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage, the

correct fuse is installed, and all safety precautions are taken.

Ground the instrument

To minimize shock hazard, the instrument chassis and cover must be

connected to an electrical protective earth ground. The instrument

must be connected to the ac power mains through a grounded power

cable, with the ground wire firmly connected to an electrical ground

(safety ground) at the power outlet. Any interruption of the protective

(grounding) conductor or disconnection of the protective earth

terminal will cause a potential shock hazard that could result in

personal injury.

Do not operate in an explosive

atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable gases or

fumes.

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