Safety
Chapter 2 - Safety
2.1 Safety Precautions
To prevent damage to your Datapath product or injury to personnel operating the equipment, please read the follow
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ing safety precautions prior to operation. These instructions should be made available to all those who will use and
operate Datapath products.
2.1.1 Power Supply
All Datapath products require a mains power supply. This power supply must be disconnected when equipment is
being upgraded or relocated.
2.1.2 Cables
Do not expose cables to any liquids; doing so may cause a short circuit which could damage the equipment. Do not
place heavy objects on top of any cables as this can cause damage and possibly lead to exposed live wires.
2.1.3 Ventilation
All computer equipment should be located in a well ventilated area. All ventilation holes on the computer casing must
be kept clear of any obstruction at all times. Failure to do so will result in the system over heating and damaging your
equipment.
2.1.4 Working Environment
The equipment should be located in an environment free from dust, moisture and extreme changes in temperature
and should be placed on a stable and solid work surface. Liquids (hot/cold drinks etc) should not be placed near the
equipment as spillage could cause serious damage.
2.1.5 Gas/Flammable Liquids
Electronic equipment should never be used in the presence of gas or any flammable liquid, doing so could result in an
explosion or serious fire.
2.1.6 Smoke/Unusual Smells
Should you notice smoke or unusual smells being emitted from your system, turn off and unplug the system from the
mains supply. The system should then be passed to a qualified technician for inspection. Continued operation could
result in personal injury and damage to property.
2.1.7 Maintenance
Apart from what is detailed in this user guide, maintenance should only be carried out by competent technicians, any
Datapath plug-in cards that are physically damaged should be returned to Datapath for repair using Datapath RMA
procedures.
2.1.8 Replaceable Batteries
Caution: Risk of explosion if batteries are replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
local laws / regulations and manufacturer’s instructions.
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