Lucent Technologies Supplemental Battery Stand J85504D-1 List 16
4 - 4 Safety
Issue 2 September 2000
Precautions
When working on or using this type of equipment, the following
precautions should be noted:
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This unit must be installed, serviced, and operated only by skilled
and qualified personnel who have the necessary knowledge and
practical experience with electrical equipment and who understand
the hazards that can arise when working on this type of equipment.
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High leakage currents may be possible on this type of equipment.
Make sure the equipment is properly safety earth grounded before
connecting power.
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Hazardous energy and voltages are present in the unit and on the
interface cables that can shock or cause serious injury. Follow all
safety warnings and practices when servicing this equipment.
Exercise care when servicing this area.
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Electricity produces magnetic fields that can affect implanted
medical electronic devices, such as pacemakers. The strength of the
magnetic field depends on the amount of current in the circuit, as
well as other conditions (such as number of conductors, placement,
and distance from the conductor). DC power and distribution
systems, including the batteries, that are typically used in
telecommunications utility rooms can operate at high current levels.
Personnel with electronic medical devices need to be aware of their
restrictions when working around electricity.
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In addition to proper job training and safety procedures, the
following are some basic precautions that should always be used:
– Use only properly insulated tools.
– Remove all metallic objects (key chains, glasses, rings,
watches, or any other jewelry).
– Wear safety glasses.
– Test circuits before touching.
– Lock out and tag any circuit breakers/fuses when possible to
prevent accidental turn on.
– Be aware of potential hazards before servicing equipment.
– Identify exposed hazardous electrical potentials on connectors,
wiring, etc. (note the condition of these circuits, especially any
wiring).
– Use care when removing or replacing any covers - avoid
contacting any circuits.