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Quick Start Guide: Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Lightweight Outdoor Mesh Access Point
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Chapter 2 Installation Overview
Warnings
Warnings
Translated versions of the following safety warnings are provided in Appendix A, “Translated Safety
Warnings.”
Warning
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before
you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be
familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. (To see translations of the warnings
that appear in this publication, refer to the appendix “Translated Safety Warnings.”)
Warning
You can be killed when installing the outdoor access point. To avoid this, locate the external antennas
away from electric power lines or other power circuits, or where they can come into contact with
such circuits. Make sure you follow all of the instructions and pay attention to all the Warning notes
in this manual.
For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g.
U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).
Warning
When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they
may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer
to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada:
Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment.
Warning
The outdoor access point is a sealed unit, and may not be opened in the field, or the outdoor access
point can become a hazard. Should the seal be broken on an outdoor access point, return it to Cisco
for a replacement.
Warning
This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is
applied. Refer to the mounting instructions in the Rooftop Installations, page 3-14 or Pole-Top
Installations, page 3-15 sections for more information. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection
authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available.
Warning
Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power source.
Warning
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Warning
Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.