Safety statements

Safety statements are available on the included CD-ROM.

The IBM Systems: Safety Notices document is provided on the CD-ROM provided with the system.

Safety notices

Safety notices apply to this product. The safety notices include danger and caution notices.

Danger notice definition
A special note in the text that calls attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to people.
Caution notice definition
A special note in that text that calls attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some existing condition, or to a potentially dangerous situation that might develop because of some unsafe practice.

Danger notices

Danger notices apply to this product.

DANGER
To prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different protective ground (earth), use one hand when possible to connect or disconnect signal cables. (D001)
DANGER
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device or the power rating label for electrical specifications. (D002)
DANGER
If the receptacle has a metal shell, do not touch the shell until you have completed the voltage and grounding checks. Improper wiring or grounding could place dangerous voltage on the metal shell. If any of the conditions are not as described, STOP. Ensure the proper voltage or impedance conditions are corrected before proceeding. (D003)
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage on the metal parts of the system or devices that attach to the system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and grounded to prevent an electrical shock. (D004)
DANGER
When you work on or around the system, observe the following precautions.
Electrical voltage and current from power, telephone, and communication cables are hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard:
  • If IBM® supplied power cords, connect power to this unit only with the IBM provided power cord. Do not use the IBM provided power cord for any other product.
  • Do not open or service any power supply assembly.
  • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or install, maintain, or reconfigure this product during an electrical storm.
  • The product might be equipped with multiple power cords. To remove all hazardous voltages, disconnect all power cords.
  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. Ensure that the outlet supplies proper voltage and phase rotation according to the system rating plate.
  • Connect any equipment that is attached to this product to properly wired outlets.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when you install, move, or open covers on this product or attached devices.
  • Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following procedures when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.
    To disconnect:
    1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
    2. Remove the power cords from the outlets.
    3. Remove the signal cables from the connectors.
    4. Remove all cables from the devices.
    To connect:
    1. Turn off everything (unless instructed otherwise).
    2. Attach all cables to the devices.
    3. Attach the signal cables to the connectors.
    4. Attach the power cords to the outlets.
    5. Turn on the devices.

(D005)

Caution notices

Caution notices apply to this product.

CAUTION:
The battery contains lithium. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn or charge the battery. Do not throw or immerse into water, heat to more than 100° C (212° F), repair or disassemble. (C003).
CAUTION:
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The weight of this part or unit is 18 - 32 kg (39.7 - 70.5 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009)
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
  • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product can result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Use of the controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. (C026)
CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)
CAUTION:
  • Do not install a unit in a rack where the internal rack ambient temperature will exceed the manufacturer's recommended ambient temperature for all your rack-mounted devices.
  • Do not install devices in a rack where the air flow is compromised. Ensure that air flow is not blocked or reduced on any side, front or back of a unit used for air flow through the unit.
  • Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit so that overloading of the circuits does not compromise the supply wiring or overcurrent protection. To provide the correct power connection to a rack, refer to the rating labels located on the equipment in the rack to determine the total power requirement of the supply circuit.
  • (For sliding drawers): Do not pull out or install any drawer or feature if the rack stabilizer brackets are not attached to the rack. Do not pull out more than one drawer at a time. The rack might become unstable if you pull out more than one drawer at a time.
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  • (For fixed drawers): This drawer is a fixed drawer and must not be moved for servicing unless specified by the manufacturer. Attempting to move the drawer partially or completely out of the rack might cause the rack to become unstable or cause the drawer to fall out of the rack. (R001 part 2 of 2)