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Electrical and Mechanical Safety Information
Introduction
Compaq products are designed to operate safely when installed and used according to
general safety practices. The guidelines included in this section explain the potential
risks associated with computer operation and provide important safety practices
designed to minimize these risks. By carefully following the information contained in
this section, you can protect yourself from hazards and create a safer computer work
environment.
This section provides information on the following topics:
◆ Product safety policy
◆ Product installation requirements
◆ General safety precautions for all Compaq products
If you have a serious concern regarding the safe use of the equipment that your Compaq
authorized service provider cannot address, call Compaq Customer Support for your
area.
Product Safety
Policy and
General Practice
Compaq products are designed and tested to meet IEC 950, the Standard for the Safety
of Information Technology Equipment. This is the International Electrotechnical
Commission's safety standard covering the type of equipment that Compaq
manufactures. Testing may include evaluation according to other criteria such as many
of the international, national, and regional standards based on deviations to IEC 950.
Safety
Standards
The IEC 950 standards provide general safety design requirements that reduce the risk
of personal injury to both the computer user and the service provider. These standards
protect against the following hazards:
◆ Electric shock Hazardous voltage levels contained in parts of the product
◆ Fire Overloads, temperature, material flammability
◆ Mechanical Sharp edges, moving parts, instability
◆ Energy Circuits with high energy levels (240 volt amperes) or
potential as burn hazards
◆ Heat Accessible parts of the product at high temperatures
◆ Chemical Chemical fumes and vapors
◆ Radiation Noise, ionizing, laser, ultrasonic wave