Safety Inspection; Electrical Safety Rules - Avaya S8730 Maintaining Manual

Safety Information
Warning:
To prevent access to electrical hazards by unauthorized personnel and to ensure continued
compliance with international radiated emissions requirements, tighten all captive screws
securely so they cannot be loosened without the use of a tool.

Safety Inspection

Use this list to identify potentially unsafe conditions related to the server. Each server, as it was
designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and technical support
staff from injury. If any unsafe conditions are present, determine how serious the apparent
hazard is and whether you can safely continue without first correcting the problem.
Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:
• Electrical hazards, especially primary power. Primary voltage on the frame can cause
serious or fatal electrical shock.
• Explosive hazards, such as a damaged monitor face or bulging capacitor.
• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware.
Perform the following safety checks when servicing this unit:
1. Check exterior covers for damage such as loose, broken, or sharp edges.
2. Shutdown the system and unplug the AC power cords.
3. Check the power cord:
4. Check inside the server for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings,
5. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
6. Verify that the power-supply cover fasteners, such as screws or rivets, have not
7. If you notice any damage, replace the appropriate system components.

Electrical safety rules

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To
avoid any shock hazard, you must disconnect all power cords and cables.
6 Maintaining the Avaya S8730 Server for Modular Messaging
• Verify that the third-ground connector is in good condition. Use a meter to
measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the
external ground pin and frame ground.
• Verify that the power cord is the appropriate type.
• Verify that insulation is not frayed or worn.
contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
been removed or tampered with.
June 2009