General Safety Practices
The equipment discussed in this document may require tools designed for the purpose being described.
RLH recommends that service personnel be familiar with the correct handling and use of any installation
equipment used, and follow all safety precautions including the use of protective personal equipment as
required.
Caution - Severe Shock Hazard
• Never install during a lightning storm or where unsafe high voltages are present.
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Use caution when handling copper wiring and follow appropriate safety regulations.
Special handling requirements
Be careful when handling electronic components
ATTENTION
ELECTROSTATIC
SENSITIVE
DEVICES
• This product contains static sensitive components.
• Handle Fiber Link cards at their edges only.
• Follow proper electrostatic discharge procedures.
This card utilizes circuitry that can be damaged by static electricity. When transporting the card, carry it in
an ESD safe container such as the antistatic bag provided with the card. Before handling cards, discharge
yourself of static electricity by physical bodily contact with earth ground. When handling cards, hold by
outer edges and avoid touching circuitry. Failure to follow ESD precautions may cause serious damage to
the card and prevent proper operation.
Guidelines for handling terminated fiber cable
• Do not bend fiber cable sharply. Use gradual and smooth bends to avoid damaging glass fiber.
• Keep dust caps on fiber optic connectors at all times when disconnected.
• Do not remove dust caps from unused fiber.
• Keep fiber ends and fiber connectors clean and free from dust, dirt and debris. Contamination will cause
signal loss.
• Do not touch fiber ends.
• Store excess fiber on housing spools or fiber spools at site
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