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Precautions
The precautions provide safety guidance when working with Forcepoint appliances and electrical equipment.
Safety precautions
Read the safety information and follow the procedures whenever you are working with electronic equipment.
CAUTION:
Forcepoint appliances cannot be serviced by end users. Never open the appliance
covers for any reason. Doing so can lead to serious injury and void the hardware warranty.
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety.
• Keep the area around the appliance clean and free of clutter.
• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep your system operating if there is a power failure
and to protect the appliance from power surges and voltage spikes.
• If you need to switch off or unplug the appliance, always wait at least five seconds before turning on or
plugging in the appliance again.
Operating precautions
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Power supplies
— Do not open the power supply casing. Only the manufacturer's qualified technician can
access and service power supplies.
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Operating and storage temperatures
— The Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall 320X appliance has a built-
in heating system, which is active when the appliance is connected to a power supply and the power switch is
in the ON position. The heating system turns on automatically when the internal temperature of the appliance
is below 0°C and it heats the internal parts of the appliance until the internal temperature rises above 0°C.
The status of the heating system does not affect the use of the appliance. The appliance’s back panel has an
indicator light that shows the status of the heating system.
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WLAN precautions
— Data traffic by a wireless connection might allow unauthorized third parties to receive
data. Take the necessary steps to secure your radio network. See
securing your WLAN.
Restrictions and requirements might apply for authorizing wireless devices. Check with your local authorities
for additional information.
Additional safety information can be provided upon request.
Electrical safety precautions
Follow basic electrical safety precautions to protect yourself from harm and the appliance from damage.
• Know the locations of the power on/off button and the emergency turn-off switch, disconnection switch, or
electrical outlet for the room. If an electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off power to the system.
• When working with high-voltage components, do not work alone.
• When working with electrical equipment that is turned on, use only one hand. This is to avoid making a
complete circuit, which causes an electric shock. Use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can
easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards the tools come into contact with.
• Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electric shock. Instead, use
rubber mats that have been designed as electrical insulators.
