
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Preparation Checklist
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 | Space evaluation: | 
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 | Space and layout | 
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 | Floor covering | 
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 | Impact and vibration | 
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 | Lighting | 
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 | Maintenance access | 
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| 2 | 
 | Environmental evaluation: | 
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 | Ambient temperature | 
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 | Humidity | 
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 | Altitude | 
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 | Atmospheric contamination | 
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 | Airflow | 
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 | Power evaluation: | 
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 | Input power type | 
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 | Power receptacles | 
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 | Receptacle proximity to the equipment | 
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 | Dedicated (separate) circuits for redundant | 
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 | Power supplies | 
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 | UPS for power failures | 
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 | DC systems: Proper gauge wire and lugs | 
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 | Grounding evaluation: | 
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 | Circuit breaker size | 
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 | CO ground (AC- and  | 
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 | Cable and interface equipment evaluation: | 
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 | Cable type | 
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 | Connector type | 
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 | Cable distance limitations | 
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 | Interface equipment (transceivers) | 
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 | EMI evaluation: | 
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 | Distance limitations for signaling | 
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 | Site wiring | 
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 | RFI levels | 
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