Safety Instructions And Warnings - NETGEAR M4500 Series Hardware Installation Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
 This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and humidity-
controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental specifications in the
appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which
might not be covered by NETGEAR's warranty, to the extent permissible by applicable
law.
 Observe and follow service markings:
Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation. Some
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devices should never be opened.
If applicable to your device, opening or removing covers that are marked with the
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triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock. We
recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
 If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet and
replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
Depending on your device, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power cable,
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extension cable, or plug is damaged.
An object fell into the product.
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The product was exposed to water.
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The product was dropped or damaged.
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The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions.
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 Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents.
 Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in
a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in your
troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
 Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire or
electric shock by shorting out interior components.
 Use the product only with approved equipment.
 If applicable to your device, allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching
internal components.
 Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult
your service provider or local power company.
 To avoid damaging your system, if your device uses a power supply with a voltage
selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
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such as South Korea and Taiwan
100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
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230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
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