General Safety; Grounding Requirements; Electrical Safety - IBM NETVISTA 2251 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Safety Information
This section contains the safety information with which you need to be familiar,
before you service an IBM computer.

General Safety

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after
v When lifting any heavy object:
v Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes
v Before you start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and the
v Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel,
v Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over
v Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a
v Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a
v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your
v Wear safety glasses when you are doing any of the following: hammering,
v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires.
v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.

Grounding requirements

Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct
system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a
certified electrician.

Electrical safety

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1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to
lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes
the strain from the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any objects that
weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or objects that you think are too heavy for you.
the equipment unsafe.
customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position.
while you are servicing the machine.
it.
machine. Ensure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows.
If your hair is long, fasten it.
nonconductive clip, approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
clothing. Remember: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.
drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in
any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
Replace any safety device that is worn or defective.
Important:
Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with
a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents.
Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small
conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect
yourself from electrical shock.