Chapter 3. Installing Options For The Rs/6000 44P Series Model 170; Safety Considerations; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - IBM RS/6000 44P 170 Installation Manual

Chapter 3. Installing Options for the RS/6000 44P Series Model 170

This chapter provides instructions to help you add options to your system. Some
option-removal instructions are provided, in case you need to remove one option to
install another. If you have several internal options to install, you might want to add
them all before reassembling the system.

Safety Considerations

Observe the following safety precautions anytime you work with this system unit.
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous voltage
on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the system. It is the
responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet is correctly wired and
grounded to prevent an electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before the
signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables to
prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different electrical
potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations, printers,
telephones, or station protectors for communications lines.
CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a 3-wire power cable and plug for the user's safety.
Use this power cable in conjunction with a properly grounded electrical outlet to
avoid electrical shock.

Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

Attention: Adapters, planars, diskette drives, and disk drives are sensitive to static
electricity discharge. These devices are wrapped in antistatic bags to prevent this
damage.
Take the following precautions:
v If you have an antistatic wrist strap available, use it while handling the device.
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