Liability Statement; Safety; Safe Environment; Safe Human Interface - DataCard ImageCard Magna User Manual

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Liability statement

This Datacard® product has been built to the high standards of Datacard Corporation
(doing business as Datacard® Group). Please note and heed the WARNING and
CAUTION labels that have been placed on the equipment for your safety. Please do
not attempt to operate or repair this equipment without adequate training. Any use,
operation or repair in contravention of this document is at your own risk. By
acceptance of this system you hereby assume all liability consequent to your use or
misuse of this equipment. Datacard Corporation assumes no liability for incidental,
special or consequential damage of any kind. Equipment specifications, applications
and options are subject to change at the sole discretion of Datacard Corporation
without notice.

Safety

All Datacard® products are built to strict safety and reliability specifications in
accordance with UL1950 and Canadian requirements, and the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC. Therefore, safety issues pertaining to operation and repair of Datacard®
equipment are primarily environmental and human interface.
The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation and
maintenance of Datacard® equipment and are not to be considered as
comprehensive on all matters of safety.

Safe environment

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Safe human interface

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Connect equipment to a grounded facility power source. Do not defeat or bypass
the ground lead.
Place the equipment on a stable surface (table) and ensure floors in the work area
are dry and non-slip. Insulated rubber floor mats are preferred.
Know the location of equipment branch circuit interrupters or circuit breakers and
how to turn them on and off in case of emergency.
Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them. ABC type
extinguishers may be used on electrical fires.
Know local procedures for first aid and emergency assistance at the customer
facility.
Use adequate lighting at the equipment.
Maintain the recommended range of temperature and humidity in equipment area.
Use proper lifting techniques when moving or installing the equipment.
Use standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when working on or near
electrical circuits.
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