KISS 2U Short V3 - User Guide, Rev. 1.1
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General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Read and observe the instructions within this chapter that have been compiled for the
operator’s safety and to ensure accordance with regulations. If the following General Safety
Instructions for IT Equipment are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator
and/or damage to the product. Kontron is exempt from accident liability, also during the
warranty period if the instruction within this user guide are not observed.
The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications
and has left the manufacturer in a safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe
operation, the operator must observe the correct operating conditions for the product and following general safety
instructions:
The product must be used as specified in the instructions for safety for the product and for the operator, as
described within this user guide. The user guide contains guidelines for setting up, assembly, installation,
maintenance, transport and storage.
The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
If supplied with a power cable, only use the supplied power cable.
Do not use an extension cable to connect the product.
To guarantee that sufficient air flow is available to cool the product, ensure that
Ventilation openings are not covered or blocked.
Clean the filter pad regularly (as often as necessary, depending on the environment).
Do not place the product close to heat sources or damp places.
The product is well ventilated
Only connect devices or parts that fulfill the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as
stipulated by IEC 62368-1 to the available interfaces.
Before opening the product, make sure that the product is disconnected from the mains.
Switching off the product by the power button does not disconnect the product from the mains. Complete
disconnection is only possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the product. Ensure that
there is free and easy access to enable disconnection.
The product 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:
All effective legal regulations and technical data are adhered to
Power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations
Current consumption of the product does not exceed the value stated on the product label
Only use original accessories and spare parts approved by Kontron.
Note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
Product has visible damage
Product is no longer functioning
In this cases, the product must be switched off and disconnected from the mains. Additionally, ensured
that the product can no longer be operated.