Datasheet

7.10 Safety

7.10.1 Underwriters Lab (UL) approval

All models of the drive comply with UL 1950.

7.10.2 Canadian Standards Authority (CSA) approval

All models of the drive comply with CSA C22.2 950-M1995.

7.10.3 IEC compliance

All models of the drive comply with IEC 950.

7.10.4 German Safety Mark

All models of the drive are approved by TUV on Test Requirement EN 60 950:1988/A1:1990, but the

GS mark has not been obtained.

7.10.5 Flammability

Printed circuit boards used in this product are made of material with a UL recognized flammability rating

of V-1 or better. The flammability rating is marked or etched on the board. All other parts not considered

electrical components except for minor mechanical parts are made of material with a UL recognized

flammability rating of V-1 or better.

7.10.6 Safe handling

The products are designed for safe handling with regards to sharp edges and corners.

7.10.7 Environment

The product does not contain any known or suspected carcinogens.

Environmental controls meet or exceed all applicable government regulations in the country of origin.

Safe chemical usage and manufacturing control are used to protect the environment. An environmental

impact assessment has been done on the manufacturing process used to build the drive, the drive itself,

and the disposal of the drive at the end of its life.

Production also meets the requirements of the international treaty on chloroflurocarbon (CFC) control

known as the United Nations Environment Program Montreal Protocol, and as ratified by the member

nations. Material to be controlled include CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, Halon 1211,

Halon 1301, and Halon 2402. Although not specified by the Protocol, CFC-112 is also controlled. In addi-

tion to the Protocol IBM requires the following:

y No packaging used for the shipment of the product uses controlled CFCs in the manufacturing pro-

cess.

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