KISS 4U V3 SKX – Preliminary Rev. 0.6
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General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Read and observe the instructions within this chapter that have been compiled for user’s
safety and to ensure accordance with regulations. If the following General Safety
Instructions for IT Equipment are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator
and/or damage to the product. Kontron is exempt from accident liability, also during the
warranty period if the instructions within this user guide are not observed.
The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications
and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:
The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the
product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.
The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
If supplied with a power cable, only use the supplied power cable.
Do not use an extension cable to connect the product.
To guarantee sufficient airflow to cool the product, ensure that
Ventilation openings are not covered or blocked
Clean the filter pad regularly.
Do not place the system close to heat sources or damp places.
The product is well ventilated.
Only products or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) circuits as stipulated by
IEC 62368-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.
Before opening the product, make sure that the product is disconnected from the mains.
Switching off the product by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is
only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the product. Ensure that there is free and
easy access to enable disconnection.
The product may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of
the product). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.
If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:
All effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to.
The power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations.
The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.
Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.
Note that safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
Product has visible damage
Product is no longer functioning.
In these cases, the product must be switched off and it must be ensured that the product can no longer be
operated.
