4. General Safety Instruction for IT Equipment
KISS 1U_SBC_762 – User's Guide (Version 1.1)
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General Safety Instruction for IT Equipment
Please read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions, which have been compiled for
your safety and to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If the following general safety
instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator and/or damage of the product; in
cases of nonobservance of the instructions Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies
during the warranty period.
The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications and
has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and to also ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:
The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the
product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.
The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
If a power cable comes with the product, only this cable should be used. Do not use an extension cable to connect the
product.
To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the product, please ensure that the ventilation openings
are not covered or blocked. If a filter mat is provided, this should be cleaned regularly. Do not place the system close to
heat sources or damp places. Make sure the system is well ventilated.
Only devices or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as stipulated by
IEC 60950-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.
Before opening the device, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.
Switching off the device by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is only
possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the device. Ensure that there is free and easy access to
enable disconnection.
The device may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of the
system). This may only be carried out by qualified operators.
If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:
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all effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to
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the power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations
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the current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.
Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.
Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
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the device has visible damages or
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the device is no longer functioning
In this case the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be operated.
