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Chapter 3 Preparing Your Site for Installation
Site Planning
Warning
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed
to support the weight of the unit.
Statement 1032
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40 degrees C.
Statement 1047
Warning
This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is
applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain
that suitable grounding is available.
Statement 366
Warning
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to
hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI)
that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not
operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Site Planning
This section contains site planning information, and will help you plan for the installation of the
Cisco ASR 1000 Series routers. It contains the following sections:
• General Precautions, page 3-7
• Site Selection Guidelines, page 3-8
• Floor Loading Considerations, page 3-10
• Site Power Guidelines, page 3-10
• Site Cabling Guidelines, page 3-12
• Rack-Mounting and Location Guidelines, page 3-14
• Site Planning Checklist, page 3-17
General Precautions
Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your Cisco ASR1000 Series
system.
• Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources and do not block cooling vents.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components and never operate the product in a wet
environment.
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your system compone nts. Doing so can cause fire or
electric shock by shorting out interior components.