6 
Warnings and Cautions 
Before installation 
Warning: Before installation, TURN OFF the external circuit breaker which supplies 
power to the device. 
Before connecting the device to the power supply, verify that the output voltage is within 
specifications of the power supply. (See “Technical specifications” on page 37.) 
Do not apply power to the device until after the installation has been completed.  
The equipment can be damaged if this precaution is not observed. 
Fire Safety and Liability Notice 
Warning: Never connect card readers to any critical entry, exit door, barrier, elevator or 
gate without providing an alternative exit in accordance with all the fire and life safety 
codes pertinent to the installation. 
These fire and safety codes vary from city to city and you must get approval from local 
fire officials whenever using an electronic product to control a door or other barrier. Use 
of egress buttons, for example, may be illegal in some cities. In most applications, single 
action exit without prior knowledge of what to do is a life safety requirement. Always 
make certain that any required approvals are obtained in writing.  
DO NOT ACCEPT VERBAL APPROVALS SINCE THEY ARE NOT VALID. 
Damage during shipment 
Caution: IF ANY DAMAGE TO THE SHIPMENT IS NOTICED, A CLAIM MUST BE 
FILED WITH THE COMMERCIAL CARRIER RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. 
Electrostatic discharge 
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage integrated circuits and modules. To 
prevent damage always follow these procedures. 
Use static shield packaging and containers to transport all electronic components, 
including completed reader assemblies. 
Handle all ESD sensitive components at an approved static controlled workstation. These 
workstations consist of a desk mat, floor mat and an ESD wrist strap. Workstations are 
available from various vendors. 
 
Note: This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the installation and user guides, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is 
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the 
interference at his own expense. 
Disclaimer – Product Liability; Mutual Indemnification 
If a Customer receives a claim that a Product or any component thereof has caused 
personal injury or damage to the property of others, Customer shall immediately notify 
Honeywell S.r.l. Italy in writing of all such claims. Honeywell S.r.l. Italy shall defend or 
settle such claims and shall indemnify and hold Customer harmless for any costs or 
damages including reasonable attorneys’ fees which Customer may be required to pay as a 
result of the defective Product or the negligence of Honeywell S.r.l. Italy, its agents, or its 
employees.