Simplex STS Manual page 5

repairing this equipment, place insulative mats
over a dry wooden platform. Work on the equip-
ment only while standing on such insulative mats.
• The National Electrical Code (NEC), Article
250 requires the frame of the equipment to be
connected to an approved earth ground and/or
grounding rods. This grounding will help prevent
dangerous electrical shock that might be caused
by a ground fault condition or by static electricity.
Never disconnect the ground wire.
• Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables, and
cord sets must be adequate to handle the maxi-
mum electrical current (ampacity) to which they
will be subjected.
• Before installing or servicing this (and related)
equipment, make sure that all power voltage
supplies are completely turned off at their source.
Failure to do so will result in hazardous and possi-
bly fatal electrical shock.
• In case of accident caused by electric shock,
immediately shut down the source of electrical
power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the
victim from the live conductor. AVOID DIRECT
CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a noncon-
ducting implement, such as a dry rope or board,
to free the victim from the live conductor. If the
victim is unconscious, apply first aid and seek
immediate medical attention.
• Never wear jewelry when working on this equip-
ment. Jewelry can conduct electricity resulting
in electric shock or may get caught in moving
components causing injury.
• Keep a fire extinguisher near the hardware at all
times. Do NOT use any carbon tetra-chloride type
extinguisher. Its fumes are toxic, and the liquid
can deteriorate wiring insulation. Keep the extin-
guisher properly charged and be familiar with its
use. If there are any questions pertaining to fire
extinguishers, please consult the local fire depart-
ment.
• The illustrations in this manual are examples only
and may differ from your unit.
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