Special Caution And Safety Notices; General Safety - IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Problem Determination Manual

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Special caution and safety notices

This information describes special safety notices that apply to the Storwize V7000
Unified. These notices are in addition to the standard safety notices supplied and
address specific issues relevant to the equipment provided.

General safety

When you service the Storwize V7000 Unified, follow general safety guidelines.
Use the following general rules to ensure safety to yourself and others:
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where the devices are kept during and
v Follow the guidelines when lifting any heavy object:
v Do not perform any action that causes a hazard or that makes the equipment
v Before you start the device, ensure that other personnel are not in a hazardous
v Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel,
v Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over
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Main Protective Earth (Ground):
This symbol is marked on the frame of the rack.
The PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTORS should be terminated at that
point. A recognized or certified closed loop connector (ring terminal) should
be used and secured to the frame with a lock washer using a bolt or stud.
The connector should be properly sized to be suitable for the bold or stud,
the locking washer, the rating for the conducting wire used, and the
considered rating of the breaker. The intent is to ensure the frame is
electrically bonded to the PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTORS. The
hole that the bolt or stud goes into where the terminal conductor and the lock
washer contact should be free of any non-conductive material to allow for
metal to metal contact. All PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONDUCTORS
should terminate at this main protective earthing terminal or at points
marked with . (R010)
after maintenance.
1. Ensure that you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to
lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes
the strain from the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any objects that
weigh more than 18 kg (40 lb) or objects that you think are too heavy for you.
unsafe.
position.
while you are servicing the unit.
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