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Safety Instructions
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning. Use a damp
cloth. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or
clothe for cleaning.
4. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
5. Please keep this equipment from humidity.
6. Lay this equipment on a reliable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause
injury.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protecting the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connecting the equipment to
the power outlet.
9. Ensure to connect the power cord to a socket-outlet with earthing connection
10. Place the power cord such a way that people cannot step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
11. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
12. If the equipment is not used for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains
to avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
13. Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings; this could cause fire or electrical
shock.
14. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
15. Before any internal installation procedures are carried out on the system, make
sure the system is turned off and cooled down for 15 minutes. Failing to run off
the system before opening it can cause permanent damage to the system and
serious or fatal injury to the user.
16. If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service
personnel:
 The power cord or plug is damaged.
 Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
 The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
 The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user's manual.
 The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
 The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
17. Do not leave this equipment in an environment where the storage temperature
may go below -40° C (-40° F) or above 85° C (185° F). This could damage the
equipment. the equipment should be in a controlled environment.
18. Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer, discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
 Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type
 Replacement of a BATTERY with an incorrect type that can defeat a SAFE-
GUARD (for example, in the case of some lithium BATTERY types);
 Disposal of a BATTERY into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or
cutting of a BATTERY, that can result in an EXPLOSION;