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Warnings and Cautions
Before installation
Warning:
Before installation,
TURN OFF
the external circuit breaker which supplies
power to the device.
Before connecting the device to the power supply, verify that the output voltage is within
specifications of the power supply. (See “Technical specifications” on page 37.)
Do not apply power to the device until
after
the installation has been completed.
The equipment can be damaged if this precaution is not observed.
Fire Safety and Liability Notice
Warning:
Never connect card readers to any critical entry, exit door, barrier, elevator or
gate without providing
an alternative exit
in accordance with all the fire and life safety
codes pertinent to the installation.
These fire and safety codes vary from city to city and you must get approval from local
fire officials whenever using an electronic product to control a door or other barrier. Use
of egress buttons, for example, may be illegal in some cities. In most applications, single
action exit without prior knowledge of what to do is a life safety requirement. Always
make certain that any required approvals are obtained in writing.
DO NOT ACCEPT VERBAL APPROVALS SINCE THEY ARE NOT VALID.
Damage during shipment
Caution:
IF ANY DAMAGE TO THE SHIPMENT IS NOTICED, A CLAIM MUST BE
FILED WITH THE COMMERCIAL CARRIER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE.
Electrostatic discharge
Caution:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage integrated circuits and modules. To
prevent damage always follow these procedures.
Use static shield packaging and containers to transport all electronic components,
including completed reader assemblies.
Handle all ESD sensitive components at an approved static controlled workstation. These
workstations consist of a desk mat, floor mat and an ESD wrist strap. Workstations are
available from various vendors.
Note:
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the installation and user guides, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Disclaimer – Product Liability; Mutual Indemnification
If a Customer receives a claim that a Product or any component thereof has caused
personal injury or damage to the property of others, Customer shall immediately notify
Honeywell S.r.l. Italy in writing of all such claims. Honeywell S.r.l. Italy shall defend or
settle such claims and shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless for any costs or
damages including reasonable attorneys’ fees which Customer may be required to pay as a
result of the defective Product or the negligence of Honeywell S.r.l. Italy, its agents, or its
employees.
