KBox A-150-SKL - User Guide Rev. 1.1
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General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, that have been
compiled for your safety and to ensure compliance with intended regulations. If the
following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the
operator and/or damage of the product; in cases of nonobservance of the instructions
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.
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 a power cable comes with the product, only this cable should be used.
Do not use an extension cable to connect the product.
To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the product, ensure that if the product has
ventilation openings the openings are not covered or blocked. If an air filter is provided, this should be cleaned
regularly. Additionally, make sure the system is well ventilated by observing that heat-dissipating elements are
not covered/obstructed by objects as this can cause a build-up of heat and stop heat from being dispersed into
the ambient environment.
Do not place the system close to heat sources or damp places.
Only devices or parts that fulfill the safety requirements as stipulated by EN 60950-1 (or a later standard
thereof) may be connected to the available interfaces.
Before opening the product, make sure that the product is disconnected from the mains. Complete disconnection
is only possible if the power cable is disconnected and removed. Ensure that there is free and easy access to
enable disconnection.
Handling and operation of the product is permitted only by trained personnel within a work place that is access
controlled.
Only qualified persons may open the system for the insertion or removal of expansion devices.
If expansions are made to the product, the following must be observed:
All effective legal regulations and all technical data for the expansion devices are adhered to.
The power consumption of any expansion devices 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: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
Damage is visible.
The product no longer functions.
In these cases, the product must be switched off and it must be ensured that the product can no longer be
operated.
