Safety Guidelines
Before you perform any procedure in this document, review the safety guidelines in this section to avoid
injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
Caution
The following guidelines are for your safety and to protect equipment. Guidelines do not include all hazards.
Be alert.
Before installing, configuring, or troubleshooting any installed card, review the safety warnings listed in
the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Network Convergence System 6000
Note
Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for you to lift by yourself.
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Keep the work area clear and dust free during and after installation. Do not allow dirt or debris to enter
into any laser-based components.
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Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
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Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, and other items that could get caught in the chassis while working
with the chassis and its associated components.
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Use Cisco equipment in accordance with its specifications and product-usage instructions.
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Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, which can occur when electronic cards or components are improperly
handled, results in complete or intermittent failures. We recommend use of an ESD-preventive strap whenever
you handle network equipment or one of its components.
Follow these guidelines for preventing ESD damage:
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Always use an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap, and ensure that it makes good skin contact. Connect
the equipment end of the connection cord to an ESD jack or bare metal surface on the chassis.
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Handle a card by its ejector levers, when applicable, or its metal carrier only; avoid touching the board
or connector pins.
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Place a removed card board side up on an antistatic surface or in a static-shielding bag. If you plan to
return the component to the factory, immediately place it in a static-shielding bag.
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Avoid contact between the card and clothing. The wrist strap protects the board from only ESD voltage
on the body: ESD voltage on clothing can still cause damage.
When unpacking and setting parts aside, it is important to set them either in their original antistatic
packaging or on an antistatic mat to avoid ESD damage.
Caution
Cisco Network Convergence System 6000 Series Routers Unpacking, Moving, and Securing Guide
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Overview
Safety Guidelines