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Safety statements (S001-S042)

This section includes general safety statements that might appear in your Lenovo product documentation. These safety statements call attention to situations that are potentially lethal, hazardous or dangerous to people.

S001

S001
shock hazard
DANGER
danger
Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet/source.
  • Connect any equipment that will be attached to this product to properly wired outlets/sources.
  • When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.
  • Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • The device might have more than one power cord, to remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

S002

S002
disconnect all power
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

S003

S003
Attention
CAUTION
If you install a strain-relief bracket option over the end of the power cord that is connected to the device, you must connect the other end of the power cord to an easily accessible power source.

S004

S004
Attention
CAUTION

When replacing the lithium battery, use only Lenovo specified part number or an equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:
  • Throw or immerse into water
  • Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
  • Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

S005

S005
Attention
CAUTION
The battery is a lithium ion battery. To avoid possible explosion, do not burn the battery. Exchange it only with the approved part. Recycle or discard the battery as instructed by local regulations.

S006

S006
Laser hazard
CAUTION
When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:
  • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
  • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

S007

S007
Laser hazard
CAUTION
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments.

S008

S008
Laser hazard
DANGER
danger
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following:

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

S009

S009
Attention
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, disconnect the fan cables before removing the fan from the device.

S010

S010
tip hazard
CAUTION
Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices.

S011

S011
sharp edge
CAUTION
Sharp edges, corners, or joints nearby.

S012

S012
hot surface
CAUTION
Hot surface nearby.

S013

S013
shock hazard
DANGER
danger
Overloading a branch circuit is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, ensure that your system electrical requirements do not exceed branch circuit protection requirements. Refer to the information that is provided with your device for electrical specifications.

S014

S014
shock hazard
CAUTION
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels might be present. Only a qualified service technician is authorized to remove the covers where the label is attached.

S015

S015
Tip hazard
CAUTION
Make sure that the rack is secured properly to avoid tipping when the server unit is extended.

S016

S016
Attention
CAUTION
Some accessory or option board outputs exceed Class 2 or limited power source limits and must be installed with appropriate interconnecting cabling in accordance with the national electric code.

S017

S017
moving parts
CAUTION
Hazardous moving fan blades nearby. Keep fingers and other body parts away.

S018

S018
shock hazard
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:
  • This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology.
  • Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded safety extra low voltage (SELV) source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
  • The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated at a minimum of 5 A to a maximum of 15 A.
  • Use 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or 2.5 mm2 copper conductor only, not exceeding 3 meters in length.
  • Torque the wiring-terminal screws to 12 inch-pounds (1.4 newton-meters).
  • Incorporate a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring.

S019

S019
shock hazard
CAUTION
The power-control button on the device does not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one connection to dc power. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all connections to dc power are disconnected at the dc power input terminals.

S020

S020
Attention
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades to reduce the weight.

S021

S021
shock hazard
CAUTION
Hazardous energy is present when the blade is connected to the power source. Always replace the blade cover before installing the blade.

S022

S022
shock hazard
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:
  • This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology.
  • Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded safety extra low voltage (SELV) source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
  • The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated at a minimum of 13 A to a maximum of 15 A.
  • Use 16 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or 1.3 mm2 copper conductor only, not exceeding 3 meters in length.
  • Torque the wiring-terminal screws to 12 inch-pounds (1.4 newton-meters).
  • Incorporate a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring.

S023

S023
tip hazard
CAUTION
Do not place any object weighing more than 50 kg (110 lb) on top of rack-mounted devices.

S024

S024
shock hazard
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:
  • This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology.
  • Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded safety extra low voltage (SELV) source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
  • The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated at a minimum of 12 A to a maximum of 15 A.
  • Use 14 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or 2.5 mm2 copper conductor only, not exceeding 3 meters in length.
  • Torque the wiring-terminal screws to 12 inch-pounds (1.4 newton-meters).
  • Incorporate a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring.

S025

S025
Tip hazard
CAUTION
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices.

S026

S026
Attention
CAUTION
Hazardous moving parts are nearby.

S027

S027
shock hazard
CAUTION
This equipment is designed to permit the connection of the earthed conductor of the dc supply circuit to the earthing conductor at the equipment. If this connection is made, all of the following conditions must be met:
  • This equipment shall be connected directly to the dc supply system earthing electrode conductor or to a bonding jumper from an earthing terminal bar or bus to which the dc supply system earthing electrode conductor is connected.
  • This equipment shall be located in the same immediate area (such as, adjacent cabinets) as any other equipment that has a connection between the earthed conductor of the same dc supply circuit and the earthing conductor, and also the point of earthing of the dc system. The dc system shall not be earthed elsewhere.
  • The dc supply source shall be located within the same premises as this equipment.
  • Switching or disconnecting devices shall not be in the earthed circuit conductor between the dc source and the point of connection of the earthing electrode conductor.

S028

S028

CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:
  • This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology.
  • Connect the equipment to a reliably grounded safety extra low voltage (SELV) source. An SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
  • The branch circuit overcurrent protection must be rated 20 A.
  • Use 12 American Wire Gauge (AWG) or 2.5 mm2 copper conductor only, not exceeding 4.5 meters in length.
  • Incorporate a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring.

S029

S029

DANGER
danger
For -48V dc power supply, electrical current from power cords is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

  • To connect or disconnect -48V dc power cords when you need to remove/install redundancy power supply unit(s).
To Connect:To Disconnect:
  1. Turn OFF subject dc power source(s) and equipment(s) that are attached to this product.
  2. Install the power supply unit(s) into the system housing.
  3. Attach dc power cord(s) to the product.
    • Ensure correct polarity of -48 V dc connections: RTN is + and -Vin (typical -48 V) dc is -. Earth ground should be connected very well.
  4. Connect dc power cord(s) to subject power source(s).
  5. Turn ON all the power source(s).
  1. Disconnect or turn off the subject dc power source(s) (at the breaker panel) before removing the power supply unit(s).
  2. Remove the subject dc cord(s) and make sure the wire terminal of power cord(s) is insulated.
  3. Unplug the subject power supply unit(s) from the system housing.

S030

S030
Attention
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, before lifting the unit, remove all the blades, power modules, and other removable modules to reduce the weight.

S031

S031
Disconnect power
CAUTION
This product does not provide a power-control button. Turning off blades or removing power modules and I/O modules does not turn off electrical current supplied to the product. The product also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the product, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.

S032

S032
shock hazard
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of electric shock or energy hazards:
  • This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel in a restricted-access location, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology.
  • Connect the equipment to a properly grounded safety extra low voltage (SELV) source. A SELV source is a secondary circuit that is designed so that normal and single fault conditions do not cause the voltages to exceed a safe level (60 V direct current).
  • See the specifications in the product documentation for the required circuit-breaker rating for branch circuit overcurrent protection.
  • Use copper wire conductors only. See the specifications in the product documentation for the required wire size.
  • See the specifications in the product documentation for the required torque values for the wiring-terminal screws.
  • Incorporate a readily available approved and rated disconnect device in the field wiring.

S033

S033
240VA shock hazard
CAUTION

Hazardous energy present. Voltages with hazardous energy might cause heating when shorted with metal, which might result in spattered metal, burns, or both.

S034

S034
Attention
CAUTION

Always install the slide retention screw.

S035

S035
shock hazard
CAUTION

Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.

S036

S036




18 - 32 kg (39 - 70 lb)32 - 55 kg (70 - 121 lb)
CAUTION
Use safe practices when lifting.

S037

S037
mechanical lift required
CAUTION
The weight of this part or unit is more than 55 kg (121.2 lb). It takes specially trained persons, a lifting device, or both to safely lift this part or unit.

S038

S038
Use eye protection
CAUTION
Eye protection should be worn for this procedure.

S039

S039
Use hearing protection
CAUTION
Hearing protection should be worn for this procedure.

S040

S040
use protective gloves
CAUTION
Protective gloves should be worn for this procedure.

S041

S041
Attention
CAUTION
  • This equipment must be installed or serviced by trained personnel, as defined by the NEC, IEC 62368-1 and IEC 60950-1, the standard for Safety of Electronic Equipment within the Field of Audio/Video, Information Technology and Communication Technology.
  • Access to the equipment is by the use of a tool, lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location.

S042

S042
Danger
DANGER
danger
Risk of electric shock due to water or a water solution which is present in this product. Avoid working on or near energized equipment with wet hands or when spilled water is present.