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Safety
All Datacard
®
brand products are built to strict safety and reliability specifications in accordance with UL60950 and
Canadian requirements, and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Therefore, safety issues pertaining to operation
and repair of Datacard
®
brand equipment are primarily environmental and human interface.
The following basic safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation and maintenance of Datacard
®
brand
equipment and are not to be considered as comprehensive on all matters of safety.
Safe environment
• Connect equipment to a grounded facility power source. Do not defeat or bypass the ground lead.
• Place the equipment on a stable surface (table) and ensure floors in the work area are dry and non-slip.
Insulated rubber floor mats are preferred.
• Know the location of equipment branch circuit interrupters or circuit breakers and how to turn them on and off
in case of emergency.
• Know the location of fire extinguishers and how to use them. ABC type extinguishers may be used on
electrical fires.
• Know local procedures for first aid and emergency assistance at the customer facility.
• Use adequate lighting at the equipment.
• Maintain the recommended range of temperature and humidity in equipment area.
Safe human interface
• Use proper lifting techniques when moving or installing the equipment.
• Use standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions when working on or near electrical circuits.
• Do not defeat or disconnect safety interlocks on covers. Operate the printer with the cover closed.