Electrical Safety Precautions; General Safety Precautions - NETGEAR ReadyNAS 2120 Hardware Manual

Electrical Safety Precautions

Follow basic electrical safety precautions to protect yourself from harm and the ReadyNAS from damage:
• Be aware of the locations of the Power switch on the chassis and the room's emergency power-off
switch, disconnection switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly
remove power from the system.
• Do not work alone when working with high-voltage components.
• Always disconnect power from the system when removing or installing main system components, such
as the main board or memory modules. When disconnecting power, first power down the system with
the operating system and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply storage systems in the
system.
• When working around exposed electrical circuits, make sure that another person who is familiar with
the power-off controls is nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a
complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which
can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards that they come into contact with.
• Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock.
Instead, use rubber mats that were specifically designed as electrical insulators.
• Use only power supply cords that include a grounding plug and plug them into grounded electrical
outlets.

General Safety Precautions

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Keep the area around the ReadyNAS clean and free of clutter.
• See the technical specifications in this manual for details about your specific ReadyNAS storage systems.
• The ReadyNAS weighs approximately 82 pounds when fully loaded. When lifting the system, two people
at either end should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back
straight and lift with your legs.
• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that were removed away from the system or
on a table so that they will not accidentally be stepped on.
• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves,
which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan.
• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can
create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where
power is present.
• Replace the on-board battery only with the same battery or an equivalent type of battery recommended
by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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