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Appendix A: Safety and Regulatory Compliance Information for the MX2020 Router

Figure 150: Placing a Component into an Electrostatic Bag

Definition of Safety Warning Levels on page 315
General Electrical Safety Guidelines and Electrical Codes for Juniper Networks Devices
on page 340
Installation Safety Warnings for Juniper Networks Devices on page 322
General Fire Safety Requirements on page 321
Fire Suppression on page 321
Fire Suppression Equipment on page 321
In the event of a fire emergency involving network devices, the safety of people is the
primary concern. Establish procedures for protecting people in a fire emergency, provide
safety training, and properly provision fire-control equipment and fire extinguishers.
In addition, establish procedures to protect your equipment in a fire emergency. Juniper
Networks products should be installed in an environment suitable for electronic
equipment. We recommend that fire suppression equipment be available in the event
of a fire in the vicinity of the equipment, and that you observe all local fire, safety, and
electrical codes and ordinances when installing and operating your equipment.
In the event of an electrical hazard or an electrical fire, first turn power off to the equipment
at the source. Then use a Type C fire extinguisher, which uses noncorrosive fire retardants,
to extinguish the fire.
Type C fire extinguishers, which use noncorrosive fire retardants such as carbon dioxide
(CO ) and Halotron, are most effective for suppressing electrical fires. Type C fire
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