DGS-3224TGR Gigabit Ethernet Switch User’s Guide 
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Safety Instructions (continued)
Always load the rack from the bottom up, and load the heaviest item in the rack first. 
Make sure that the rack is level and stable before extending a component from the rack. 
Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of a rack; the slide rails 
can pinch your fingers. 
After a component is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the component 
into the rack. 
Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack. The total rack load should not exceed 80 
percent of the branch circuit rating. 
Ensure that proper airflow is provided to components in the rack. 
Do not step on or stand on any component when servicing other components in a rack. 
NOTE:
A qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power 
and to safety grounds. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable 
local or national codes and practices. 
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
The system chassis must be positively grounded to the rack cabinet 
frame. Do not attempt to connect power to the system until grounding cables are 
connected. Completed power and safety ground wiring must be inspected by a 
qualified electrical inspector. An energy hazard will exist if the safety ground cable 
is omitted or disconnected.