Other Hazards

Along with the electrical hazard, there is an associated fire hazard, due to the power usage of the electronics. There are heat sensors above the racks and a fire protection system underneath. The power to the racks is automatically shut off by water flowing thru the sprinklers or by the heat sensors. Many of the crates and power supplies are also quite heavy, posing a hazard when moving or installing them. All power supplies that attach to their associated crates are bolted securely to the crates to prevent them from falling. Rails have been installed for all crates, to allow easier installation of the crates. The front plate of each crate is attached to rails in the racks by four screws. The rails provide additional support, but the front plate screws are adequate to support each of the modules.