Sun Enterprise 3500 System Reference Manual

Safety Precautions

For your protection, observe the following safety precautions when setting up your equipment:

To protect both yourself and the equipment, observe the following precautions:

Table 2-1 Safety Precautions

Item 

Problem 

Precaution 

Wrist or  

foot strap 

 

ESD 

Wear a conductive wrist strap or foot strap when handling printed circuit boards.  

ESD mat 

ESD 

An approved ESD mat provides protection from static damage when used with a wrist strap or foot strap. The mat also cushions and protects small parts that are attached to printed circuit boards.  

Cover panels 

System damage and overheating 

Re-install all cabinet cover panels after performing any service work on the system.  

Card cage slot filler panels 

System damage and overheating 

Make sure all empty board slots have a filler panel installed.