â– Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person to handle.
â– Never install or manipulate wiring during electrical storms.
â– Never install electrical jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically
designed for wet environments.
â– Operate the EX-series switch only when it is properly grounded.
â– Ensure that the separate protective earthing terminal provided on this product
is permanently connected to earth.
â– Replace fuses only with fuses of the same type and rating.
â– Do not open or remove chassis covers or sheet-metal parts unless instructions
are provided in the hardware documentation for this product. Such an action
could cause severe electrical shock.
â– Do not push or force any objects through any opening in the chassis frame. Such
an action could result in electrical shock or fire.
â– Avoid spilling liquid onto the EX-series switch chassis or onto any switch
component. Such an action could cause electrical shock or damage the switch.
â– Avoid touching uninsulated electrical wires or terminals that have not been
disconnected from their power source. Such an action could cause electrical
shock.
â– Always ensure that all modules, power supplies, and blanks are fully inserted
and that the installation screws are fully tightened.
Related Topics â– AC Power Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 154
â– General Electrical Safety Guidelines on page 153
â– Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 131
â– Laser and LED Safety Guidelines and Warnings on page 143
â– Installation Instructions Warning on page 146
â– Grounded Equipment Warning on page 163
Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings
While performing the maintenance activities for EX-series switches, observe the
following guidelines and warnings:
â– Battery Handling Warning on page 132
â– Jewelry Removal Warning on page 133
â– Lightning Activity Warning on page 134
â– Operating Temperature Warning on page 135
â– Product Disposal Warning on page 137
Maintenance and Operational Safety Guidelines and Warnings â– 131
Chapter 7: Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information