Electrical and mechanical safety information – Symbols on equipment

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Safety & Comfort Guide

Symbols on equipment

The following table contains safety icons that may appear on HP equipment. Refer to this table for an explanation of the icons, and heed the warnings that accompany them.

This symbol, when used alone or in conjunction with any of the following icons, indicates the need to consult the operating instructions provided with the product.
WARNING: A potential risk exists if the operating instructions are not followed.

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. Enclosures marked with these symbols should only be opened by an HP authorized service provider.
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury from electric shock, do not open this enclosure.

An RJ-45 receptacle marked with this symbol indicates a Network Interface Connection (NIC).
WARNING: To avoid risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into this receptacle.

This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or component. Touching this surface could result in bodily injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the surface to cool before touching.

This symbol indicates that the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.
WARNING: To avoid risk of injury from electric shock, remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from the system.

Any product or assembly marked with these symbols indicates that the component exceeds the recommended weight for one individual to handle safely.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and guidelines for manual material handling.

This symbol indicates the presence of a sharp edge or object that can cause cuts or other bodily injury.
WARNING: To prevent cuts or other bodily injury, do not contact sharp edge or object.

These symbols indicate the presence of mechanical parts that can result in pinching, crushing or other bodily injury.
WARNING: To avoid risk of bodily injury, keep away from moving parts.

This symbol indicates the presence of a potential tip over hazard that can result in bodily injury.
WARNING: To avoid risk of bodily injury, follow all instructions for maintaining stability of the equipment during transport, installation and maintenance.