User's Manual

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DEC. 2011—EFT REVIEW DRAFT—CISCO CONFIDENTIAL
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Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation Safety and Site Preparation
This chapter contains safety and site preparation information that you must read before installing the
router, and includes these sections:
• Safety Recommendations, page 3-1
• Safety with Electricity, page 3-1
• Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 3-2
• Safety Warnings, page 3-2
• Site Requirements, page 3-3
• Power Guidelines and Requirements, page 3-4
• Preparing for Network Connections, page 3-5
• Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance, page 3-7
Safety Recommendations
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
• Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
• Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
• Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up
your sleeves.
• Wear safety glasses when working under conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• Do not perform any action that creates a hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
Safety with Electricity
Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity:
• Read all warnings in the section Safety Warnings, page 3-2.
• Locate the emergency power-off switch for you installation location. If an electrical accident occurs,
you can quickly turn off the power.
• Disconnect all power before doing the following:
– Installing or removing a chassis