
GTW/EN SA/C40 Safety & Handling
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2. SAFETY
WARNING: THIS SAFETY SECTION SHOULD BE READ BEFORE COMMENCING
ANY WORK ON THE EQUIPMENT.
2.1 Health and Safety
The information in the Safety Section of the product documentation is intended to ensure
that products are properly installed and handled in order to maintain them in a safe condition.
It is assumed that everyone who will be associated with the equipment will be familiar with
the contents of the Safety Section and all Safety documents related to the PC and
Communication networks.
2.2 Explanation of symbols and labels
The meaning of symbols and labels may be used on the equipment or in the product
documentation, is given below.
2.3 Installing, Commissioning and Servicing
Equipment operating conditions
The equipment (PC and communication network supporting PACiS GTW gateway) should
be operated within the specified electrical and environmental limits.
Fibre optic communication
Optical LED transceivers used in Switch boards are classified as IEC 825-1 Accessible
Emission Limit (AEL) Class 1 and consequently considered eye safe.
Optical power meters should be used to determine the operation or signal level of the device.
2.4 Decommissioning and Disposal
Disposal:
It is recommended to avoid incineration and disposal of the PC and the communication
network supporting PACiS GTW gatewayS. The products should be disposed of in a safe
manner.