Optimum Environmental Conditions; Environments To Avoid - Ricoh 917F Operating Instructions Manual

7. Remarks
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. When you pull out the plug from the socket, grip
the plug to avoid damaging the cord, thereby reducing the risk of fire or electric shock.
• Close all covers and trays, including the front cover and bypass tray.
• Keep the machine level and carry it carefully, taking care not to jolt or tip it. Rough handling
may cause a malfunction or damage the memory, resulting in loss of stored files.
• Do not take off the holding stand.
• p.54 "Turning On/Off the Power"

Optimum environmental conditions

This section describes precautions when locating the machine.
• Keep the machine away from humidity and dust. Otherwise a fire or an electric shock might occur.
• Do not place the machine on an unstable or tilted surface. If it topples over, an injury might occur.
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• Make sure the room where you are using the machine is well ventilated and spacious. Good
ventilation is especially important when the machine is used heavily.
• Temperature: 10-32 °C (50-89.6 °F) (humidity to be 54% at 32 °C, 89.6 °F)
• Humidity: 15-80% (temperature to be 27 °C, 80.6 °F at 80%)
• A strong and level base.
• The machine must be level within 5 mm, 0.2 inches: both front to rear and left to right.
• To avoid possible buildup of ozone, make sure to locate this machine in a large well ventilated room
that has an air turnover of more than 30 m

Environments to avoid

This section describes precautions about environments to avoid.
• Locations exposed to direct sunlight or other sources of strong light (more than 1,500 lux).
• Locations directly exposed to cool air from an air conditioner or heated air from a heater. (Sudden
temperature changes can cause condensation to form inside the machine.)
• Locations close to machines generating ammonia, such as a diazo copy machine.
• Places where the machine will be subject to frequent strong vibration.
• Dusty areas.
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