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ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide

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Contents

About this Guide

Document Conventions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  v
Symbols in Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Symbols on Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  vii

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  vii
Product Website. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  vii

Authorized Reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

1

Introduction

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Selecting an Installation Location

Floor Space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–2
Floor Clearance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–5
Floor Strength and Inclination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–5
Power and Grounding  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–6

Library Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–7

Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–8
Physical Distance Between 
the Library and a Host Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2–8

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Preparing for the Installation

Required Tools and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3–2
Designating Host and 
Diagnostic Workstations  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3–2
Taking ESD Precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3–3

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Unpacking and Moving the Library

Receiving the Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4–2
Removing the Library Shipping Container  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4–2

Summary of Contents for StorageWorks ESL9000 Series

Page 1: ...hp StorageWorks ESL9000 series tape library unpacking and relocating guide Part Number 243490 005 Fifth Edition August 2002 ...

Page 2: ... 2002 Hewlett Packard Company ESL9000 series tape library unpacking and relocating guide Fifth Edition August 2002 Part Number 243490 005 ...

Page 3: ...lation Location Floor Space 2 2 Floor Clearance 2 5 Floor Strength and Inclination 2 5 Power and Grounding 2 6 Library Power Supply 2 7 Environmental Conditions 2 8 Physical Distance Between the Library and a Host Workstation 2 8 3 Preparing for the Installation Required Tools and Equipment 3 2 Designating Host and Diagnostic Workstations 3 2 Taking ESD Precautions 3 3 4 Unpacking and Moving the L...

Page 4: ...hipping Materials 4 24 Leveling the Library 4 26 Reinstalling the Gripper Restraint 4 27 5 Relocation Checking the New Installation Site 5 2 Preparing the Library for Relocation 5 2 Removing Tape Cartridges 5 3 Installing Internal Packing Materials 5 3 Disconnecting Library Cables 5 4 Crating the Library 5 5 Crating Instructions 5 5 Preparing the Library for Operation 5 8 Index ...

Page 5: ... life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or data IMPORTANT Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions Table 1 Document Conventions Element Convention Key names menu items buttons and dialog box titles Bold File names and application names Italics User input command names syste...

Page 6: ...s indicates a network interface connection WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle Any surface or area of the equipment marked with these symbols indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component Contact with this surface could result in injury WARNING To reduce the risk of inj...

Page 7: ...t 1 800 OK COMPAQ available 24 hours a day 7 days a week NOTE For continuous quality improvement calls may be recorded or monitored Outside North America call technical support at the nearest location Telephone numbers for worldwide technical support are listed on the website http www compaq com Be sure to have the following information available before calling Technical support registration numbe...

Page 8: ...Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide Authorized Reseller For the name of your nearest authorized reseller In the United States call 1 800 345 1518 In Canada call 1 800 263 5868 Elsewhere see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers ...

Page 9: ...library Failure to follow the procedures in this guide could result in personal injury and or equipment damage This guide outlines procedures for unpacking and relocating HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Libraries Once a library is moved to the desired installation location and unpacked set up the library using the instructions in the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide ...

Page 10: ...Figure 1 1 ESL9198 series tape library front view U Load Port Stop Stan dby Hom e Bac k Forw ard Syst em Off l ine Tape s Ove rview Ope rato r Serv ice Ove rview ANF 146 P00 ANF 147 P01 ANF 148 P02 ANF 149 P03 Load Pack s emp ty GRP Acti vity Rea dy D00 ANF 120 Tape Driv e Stat us Rea dy D01 EMP TY Rea dy D02 Rea dy D03 ANF 123 Rea dy DLT 7000 Com pacT ape IV SCS I ID 05 D03 BLT 581 Com pres sion ...

Page 11: ...ing and Relocating Guide 1 3 Introduction The ESL9322 Series is an automated storage and retrieval library consisting of up to 8 tape drives and up to 322 tape cartridges See Figure 1 2 Figure 1 2 ESL9322 series tape library front view ...

Page 12: ...6 ESL9595 Series is an automated storage and retrieval library consisting of up to 16 tape drives and up to 326 tape cartridges ESL9326 and up to 595 tape cartridges ESL9595 See Figure 1 3 Figure 1 3 ESL9326 ESL9595 series tape library front view Enterprise Library StorageWorks SHR 1887 ...

Page 13: ...ecting an installation site moving unpacking or relocating the library Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury and or equipment damage When choosing an installation site for an HP StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library consider the following requirements Floor space Floor clearance Floor strength and inclination Power and grounding Environmental conditions Physical dis...

Page 14: ...elocating Guide Selecting an Installation Location Floor Space Figure 2 1 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9198 library Figure 2 1 Minimum floor space requirements ESL9198 89 in 227 cm 33 in 84 cm 26 in 67 cm 27 in 69 cm 62 in 158 cm ...

Page 15: ...Selecting an Installation Location Figure 2 2 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9322 library Figure 2 2 Minimum floor space requirements ESL9322 67 in 170 cm 27 in 69 cm 29 in 74 cm 33 in 84 cm 89 in 226 cm 26 in 66 cm 40 in 102 cm Front Library Rear ...

Page 16: ...and Relocating Guide Selecting an Installation Location Figure 2 3 shows the minimum floor space required for an ESL9326 library Figure 2 3 Minimum floor space requirements ESL9326 27 in 69 cm 93 in 237 cm 27 in 69 cm 27 in 69 cm 112 in 285 cm ...

Page 17: ...library has a nominal floor clearance of 0 75 inches 19 0 mm Place the library on a level uncarpeted floor that is free of defects Floor Strength and Inclination The floor at the installation site must be rated at 250 lb ft2 1221 kg m2 This is sufficient to support a fully loaded library The floor must be level to within 0 25 inches 6 4 mm over a 6 ft x 6 ft 1 83 m x 1 83 m area 30 in 77 cm 95 in ...

Page 18: ...r cord approved by the associated country of use with the appropriate wall outlet For important safety information about hp products and power cords refer to the Important Safety Information booklet Figure 2 5 Wall outlet requirements for North America 1 Neutral 2 Line 3 Ground NOTE The tape library contains redundant power supplies As a result two wall outlets are required WARNING The library mus...

Page 19: ... Figure 2 6 shows the library wide range power supply and describes its components 1 Power receptacle internal use only 2 Circuit breaker 3 Circuit connector 4 AC indicator light 5 AC power connector IEC 320 C19 Figure 2 6 Library wide range power supply J1 J2 J3 115 230 VAC 10 A OUTLETS CONTROL MAIN POWER ON 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 20: ...tation The maximum physical distance between the library SCSI bulkhead and the SCSI connector on a host workstation is dictated by the Low Voltage Differential LVD bus characteristics see Table 2 1 and Table 2 2 NOTE For the ESL9198 ESL9322 and most ESL9326 ESL9595 libraries a SCSI bus extender is used for bus 1 robotic controller drive 0 drive 1 For the other drive pairs D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 n...

Page 21: ...ecting an Installation Location Table 2 2 Physical Distances ESL9326 ESL9595 Bus Devices Maximum External Length 1 Robot D0 D1 20 meters 2 D2 D3 10 meters 3 D4 D5 10 meters 4 D6 D7 10 meters 5 D8 D9 10 meters 6 D10 D11 10 meters 7 D12 D13 10 meters 8 D14 D15 10 meters ...

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Page 23: ...Series Tape Library Pre Installation Site Survey before selecting an installation site moving unpacking or relocating the library Failure to follow the instructions could result in personal injury and or equipment damage Before you begin the installation procedure in this guide read the following topics as described in this chapter Required tools and equipment Taking ESD precautions ...

Page 24: ...brary 3 4 inch open end wrench Carpenter levels 12 inches 40 4 cm and 2 feet 60 9 cm 5 32 inch hex key wrench for opening the rear door Designating Host and Diagnostic Workstations You must provide the host and diagnostic workstations that communicate with the library Host workstations communicate with the library using a SCSI interface and the standard SCSI 2 command set Diagnostic workstations c...

Page 25: ...C electrical components Avoid contact with power supplies EMI filters and AC electrical components while the library is connected to a power outlet Use an anti static wrist strap Keep static sensitive parts in their original shipping containers until ready for installation Do not place static sensitive parts on a metal surface Place them inside their protective shipping bag or on an anti static ma...

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Page 27: ...ipped in packing materials designed to protect them from damage during transit By following these instructions you help ensure that a library remains undamaged through installation at the site Major steps in this procedure are Receiving the library Removing the shipping container Moving the library Removing the shipping plate Removing the shipping restraints Storing the shipping materials Leveling...

Page 28: ...er requires a minimum of 3 feet 92 cm on all sides For the side being used for the ramp an additional 5 feet 1 53 m is required for a total of 8 feet 2 44 m When crated the library occupies a footprint of 48 x 48 inches 122 cm x 122 cm and is 80 inches 203 cm tall Removing the ESL9322 library shipping container requires a minimum of 3 feet 92 cm on all sides For the side being used for the ramp an...

Page 29: ...igure 4 1 shows the minimum floor space required by a library to remove its shipping container 1 Without ramp extensions 2 Front 3 With ramp extensions 4 Ramp extensions 5 Library 6 Accessory kits 7 Rear Figure 4 1 Minimum floor space requirements top view of unpacking site 6 5 4 7 2 3 05 m 10 ft 3 92 cm 3 ft 92 cm 3 ft 92 cm 3 ft 92 cm 3 ft 1 1 3 05 m 10 ft 3 SHR 1762 ...

Page 30: ...nds that secure the library and packing material to the pallet see Figure 4 2 WARNING The steel bands are under tension and will snap away from the shipping container when cut Be sure to stand clear of the bands while cutting Failure to stand clear of the bands could result in personal injury Figure 4 2 Removing the steel bands SHR 1899 ...

Page 31: ... 13 show an ESL9326 library however the procedures are the same for all libraries 4 Lift the top cover straight up and off the shipping container see Figure 4 3 5 Pull the eight retaining clips on opposing corners of the shipping container to their open position 1 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 Removing the box top cover SHR 1900 1 ...

Page 32: ...board box from the library see Figure 4 4 Figure 4 4 Removing the cardboard box 7 Remove the accessory kits from the rear compartment of the crate 6 Figure 4 1 8 Check the packing list and verify that all accessories have been received If any part is missing or is damaged contact your authorized reseller SHR 1901 ...

Page 33: ...ESL9000 Series Tape Library Unpacking and Relocating Guide 4 7 Unpacking and Moving the Library 9 Lift the foam cap up and off the library see Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Removing the foam cap SHR 1902 ...

Page 34: ...ng and Moving the Library 10 On the right side of the library lift the wooden bar out of its brackets on the pallet see Figure 4 6 Figure 4 6 Removing the wooden bar 11 On the right side of the library remove the two bolts that secure each of the two stop blocks SHR 1903 ...

Page 35: ...2 Remove the two stop blocks from under the right side of the library see Figure 4 7 Figure 4 7 Removing the stop blocks 13 Reinsert the right wooden bar in its brackets on the pallet to hold the library in place see Figure 4 6 14 Repeat steps 10 11 and 12 for the left side of the library SHR 1904 ...

Page 36: ... from under the right side of the library see Figure 4 8 Set the ramp extensions aside until you are ready to move the library Figure 4 8 Removing the ramp extensions 16 Reinsert the right wooden bar into its brackets on the pallet to hold the library in place WARNING Do not move the pallet with the library unrestricted If the pallet must be moved reinstall the metal stop blocks SHR 1905 ...

Page 37: ...e Library 12 To move the library to its installation site 1 Map out a route to the installation site 2 Carefully lift the shipping bag off of the library see Figure 4 9 NOTE Use caution when removing the shipping bag so that it can be used to repack the library Figure 4 9 Removing the shipping bag SHR 1906 ...

Page 38: ... might have occurred during shipment 4 Place the two ramp extensions in the slots provided at the edge of the pallet see Figure 4 10 The ramp can be set up on either the right side or the left side of the pallet NOTE The following illustrations show the ramp setup procedure from the right side of the library Figure 4 10 Preparing the ramp ...

Page 39: ...5 Verify that the library s four leveling feet are raised If the library is resting on the leveling feet turn each of them to the right using the 3 4 inch open end wrench supplied in the accessory kit until they are all 1 2 inch above the pallet see Figure 4 11 Figure 4 11 Raising the leveling feet ...

Page 40: ...ng the Library 6 Move the wooden bar see Figure 4 12 a Remove the wooden bar from the ramp side of the pallet b Turn the wooden bar over and place under the ramp extensions for support NOTE Align the notches in the wooden bar with the ramp extensions Figure 4 12 Moving the wooden bar ...

Page 41: ...p see Figure 4 13 Control the speed of its descent 8 Move the library to its final installation site WARNING A library can weigh up to 1822 pounds 827 kg At least two people must roll it down the ramp Failure to use two people could result in personal injury and or equipment damage Figure 4 13 Rolling the library down the ramp Enterprise Library StorageWorks SHR 1910 ...

Page 42: ...rary to a grounded power source NOTE Do not turn the library on 2 Unlock and open the front library doors a Using the key from the accessory kit unlock the door b Lift the door handle straight up and then turn the handle counterclockwise to unlatch it c Gently pull the door handle to open the door 3 Remove the foam pads from inside the front doors and around the robotics ...

Page 43: ...port is located inside the front door of the library and is secured with a steel plate for protection during shipment a Unscrew and remove the 12 bolts and washers securing the plate to the load port b Remove the shipping plate from the load port NOTE Save the bolts washers and shipping plate to use in re packing the library Figure 4 14 Removing the shipping plate SHR 1775 SHR 1911 ...

Page 44: ...to remove the library shipping restraints from the Cartridge Handling Mechanism CHM 1 Locate the vertical carriage assembly 5 as shown in Figure 4 15 1 Horizontal axis 2 Extension axis assembly 3 Gripper assembly 4 Vertical axis 5 Vertical carriage assembly 6 Horizontal carriage assembly Figure 4 15 Locating the vertical carriage assembly 3 2 1 4 5 6 SHR 1912 ...

Page 45: ... that secures the horizontal carriage restraint to the floor of the library 4 c Remove the horizontal carriage restraint 6 1 Horizontal carriage restraint screws 2 Extension axis assembly 3 Gripper assembly 4 Horizontal carriage restraint screw 5 Horizontal carriage assembly 6 Horizontal carriage restraint Figure 4 16 Removing the horizontal carriage restraint 3 Slide the horizontal carriage assem...

Page 46: ... the Library 4 Remove the gripper restraint a Remove the screw that secures the gripper restraint to the belt clamp 4 as shown in Figure 4 17 1 Extension axis assembly 2 Gripper assembly 3 Gripper restraint 4 Belt clamp Figure 4 17 Removing the gripper restraint screw 2 1 3 4 SHR 1914 ...

Page 47: ...pper assembly 4 away from the vertical axis until the gripper assembly is fully extended and the gripper restraint 2 disengages from the follower guide 1 see Figure 4 18 1 Follower guide 2 Gripper restraint 3 Spring post 4 Gripper assembly view rotated Figure 4 18 Releasing the gripper restraint 3 2 1 4 SHR 1915 ...

Page 48: ...ly 1 toward the vertical axis 1 Gripper assembly fully extended 2 Extension axis assembly top view 3 Gripper restraint Figure 4 19 Removing the gripper restraint 5 Remove the vertical carriage restraint 4 as shown in Figure 4 20 WARNING The vertical carriage assembly is extremely heavy a Rotate the extension axis 2 assembly 90 degrees b Remove the screw that secures the vertical carriage assembly ...

Page 49: ...p f Remove the two screws 1 that secure the vertical carriage restraint to the horizontal carriage g Remove the vertical carriage restraint 4 h Remove the tie wrap installed in step 5e i Gently lower the vertical carriage assembly 3 1 Vertical carriage restraint screws 2 Extension axis assembly rotated 90 3 Vertical carriage assembly 4 Vertical carriage restraint 5 Horizontal carriage assembly Fig...

Page 50: ...per horizontal and vertical restraint screws secure the shipping restraints to the inside of the library as shown in Figure 4 21 ESL9198 and ESL9326 or Figure 4 22 ESL9322 and ESL9595 NOTE The profile of each shipping restraint is clearly outlined on the storage label 1 Label with shipping restraints outlined 2 Front of library Figure 4 21 Storing the shipping restraints ESL9198 and ESL9326 1 SHR ...

Page 51: ... pallet 3 Secure the ramp extensions with the foam block 4 Re insert the wooden bar into its brackets on the pallet 5 Fold the shipping bag 6 Place the shipping bag load port shipping plate stop blocks foam cap screws and other packaging materials on the pallet 7 Collapse the cardboard box 8 Place the cardboard box on top of the packaging materials on the pallet 9 Secure the pallet packaging mater...

Page 52: ...e library 3 Center a carpenter s level on the top front edge of the library 4 Check the gauge on the level If the front of the library is level proceed to step 6 If it is not level a Determine which side of the library is low b Adjust the leveling foot on the low side of the library by rotating the leveling foot with the open end wrench 5 Repeat step 4 until the front is level 6 Repeat steps 3 and...

Page 53: ...see Chapter 5 Relocation 1 Pull the gripper all the way out toward you see Figure 4 23 2 Insert the gripper restraint 1 into the follower guide so that it is in the same position as shown in Figure 4 23 3 Slide the gripper and restraint to lock them into the groove approximately half way in 4 Rotate the gripper 90 degrees 5 Line up the restraint and then attach it See the section Removing the Ship...

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Page 55: ...s used in this chapter the term relocate means either to ship the library or simply move it to a nearby location for example from one area in a building to another The instructions in this chapter are divided into the following sections Checking the new installation site Preparing the library for relocation Crating the library Preparing the library for operation ...

Page 56: ... the original packing materials contact your hp sales representative CAUTION Relocating or shipping the library without proper packing materials can result in damage to library components Checking the New Installation Site Check the new installation site for the library using the guidelines found in Chapter 2 Selecting an Installation Location Make sure the new location meets all applicable cleara...

Page 57: ...tion gently move it along the horizontal carriage until it is as far right as possible 2 Place a foam block between the extension axis and the floor a Lift the extension axis assembly and place the large foam block between it and the floor of the library b Gently lower the extension axis assembly resting it on the foam block 3 See Chapter 4 Unpacking and Moving the Library for information pertaini...

Page 58: ... load port b Insert the bolts and washers that secure the plate to the load port and secure them using the screws provided during the unpacking procedure See Chapter 4 Unpacking and Moving the Library for further instructions Figure 5 1 Inserting the shipping plate Disconnecting Library Cables To disconnect library cables 1 Disconnect SCSI cables and terminators 2 Disconnect the power cord from th...

Page 59: ... for the ESL9326 and approximately 1444 655 kg for the ESL9595 Use at least two people to perform any steps that involve lifting or guiding the library Use safe practices when lifting or guiding the library and handling the ramp 1 Prepare the shipping pallet for the library a Attach the two ramp extensions to the pallet b Place the wooden support bar underneath the ramp extensions c Attach the met...

Page 60: ...t d Insert and attach the stop blocks underneath the library on the right side e Attach the wooden bar on the right side of the library f Remove the wooden bar on the left side of the library g Repeat steps d and e for the left side of the library 4 Place the accessory kits into the cutouts on the back crate panel 5 Place the foam cap over the library 6 Wrap the cardboard crate around the library ...

Page 61: ... view Operator Operator Ser Service vice Over Overvie view ANF 146 ANF 146 P00 P00 ANF 147 ANF 147 P01 P01 ANF 148 ANF 148 P02 P02 ANF 149 ANF 149 P03 P03 Load P Load Pac acks ks empty empty GRP GRP Activity Activity Ready Ready D00 D00 ANF 120 ANF 120 Tape Drive Status ape Drive Status Ready Ready D01 D01 EMPTY EMPTY Ready Ready D02 D02 Ready Ready D03 D03 ANF 123 ANF 123 Ready Ready DL DLT 7000 ...

Page 62: ...and Relocating Guide Relocation Preparing the Library for Operation After relocating the library refer to the hp StorageWorks ESL9000 Series Tape Library Reference Guide to Close the library doors and access panels Connect the host workstations ...

Page 63: ...efined v menu sequences defined v system responses defined v user input defined v variables v website addresses v crating exploded view 5 7 crating the library 5 5 D designating diagnostic workstations 3 2 host 3 2 dialog box names convention defined v document conventions v documentation related v E electrical shock hazard symbol and definition vi equipment symbols vi ESD precautions 3 3 excessiv...

Page 64: ... cartridges 3 2 R rack stability warning vii ramp 4 12 4 15 ramp extensions 4 10 receiving the library 4 2 re installing the gripper restraint 4 27 related documentation v relocation crating the library 5 5 disconnecting library cables 5 4 installing internal packing materials 5 3 preparing for 5 2 preparing for operation 5 8 removing tape cartridges 5 3 site 5 2 removing the shipping container 4 ...

Page 65: ...raint 4 23 removing 4 23 vertical carriage restraint screws 4 23 W warning electrical shock hazard symbol defined vi excessive weight symbol defined vii hot surface symbol defined vi multiple power source symbol defined vi network interface connection symbol defined vi rack stability vii symbol and definition v website vii website addresses convention defined v wooden bar 4 8 4 14 workstation 3 2 ...

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