PowerDsine PD-6006, PD-6012, PD-6024 manual Safety Information, General Guidelines

PD-6006/12/24

1 Safety Information

1.1General Guidelines

You must read the following safety information before carrying out any installation, removal or any maintenance procedure on the Power over LAN Midspan. Warnings contain directions that must be followed for personal and product safety. Follow all directions carefully.

WARNINGS

•Read the Installation Instructions in Section 3 before connecting the Power over LAN Midspan to its power source.

•The Midspan must use a grounded power cord, as defined in paragraph 1.2.

•This product relies on the building installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 15 A for 120 VAC, (U.S.) 10 A for 230 VAC (international) is used.

•Do not work on the system, connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.

•A voltage mismatch can cause equipment damage and may pose a fire hazard. If the voltage indicated on the label is different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect the Power over LAN Midspan to this outlet.

•For shelf-mounted equipment, be certain that the surface is stable and strong enough to support the equipment. Do not stack more than four the Power over LAN Midspans.

•Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all local laws and regulations.

•The Power over LAN Midspan "Data" and "Data + Power" ports are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) telephone sockets. Only RJ-45 data connectors may be connected to these sockets.

Power over LAN Solutions 5 Cat. No.: 06-6800-056