Safety Recommendations; Maintain Safety With Electricity - Cisco ASA 5508-X Hardware Installation Manual

Safety Recommendations

To avoid electric shock, do not connect safety extra-low voltage (SELV) circuits to telephone-network
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voltage (TNV) circuits. LAN ports contain SELV circuits, and WAN ports contain TNV circuits. Some
LAN and WAN ports both use RJ-45 connectors. Use caution when connecting cables.
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the
absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority
or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
Warning
Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
The device is designed to work with TN power systems.
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Safety Recommendations
Use the information in the following sections to help ensure your safety and to protect the chassis. This
information may not address all potentially hazardous situations in your working environment, so be alert and
exercise good judgment at all times.
Observe these safety guidelines:
• Keep the area clear and dust-free before, during, and after installation.
• Keep tools away from walkways, where you and others might trip over them.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, such as earrings, bracelets, or chains that could get caught in the
• Wear safety glasses if you are working under any conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
• Never attempt to lift an object that is too heavy for one person.

Maintain Safety with Electricity

Warning Before working on a chassis, be sure the power cord is unplugged.
Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity:
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