Shipping and Handling Rules Follow these general shipping and handling rules to avoid potentially hazardous situations or damage to the equipment: • do not unpack TIBCO Messaging Appliance P-7500 systems until you are ready to install them. Keep the chassis in the shipping container to prevent accidental damage until you have determined where you want it installed. • verify that all site preparations are complete prior to installation • allow the equipment to sit for a minimum of one hour before proceeding with installation. Blades and subassemblies must be conditioned to room temperature for a minimum period of one hour prior to installation. • never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for one person • maintain a solid footing and ensure that equipment is situated between feet before lifting • remove packing material from the area prior to handling • secure any loose cabling to the equipment prior to handling • never install equipment that appears damaged • ensure that Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions are taken when handling blades and subassemblies • always keep the equipment in its original packing until ready to install. Install blades and subassemblies immediately after removal from the protective packaging. • do not place blades on their top or bottom surfaces • always handle blades by the faceplate