Safety Recommendations
Cisco 12008 Gigabit Switch Router Installation and Configuration Guide
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•Checking the Contents of the Shipping Container
•Using a Site Log
Before attempting to install your router, consider the power and cabling requirements that
must be satisfied, the equipment that you will need to install the router, and the
environmental conditions that your site must meet.
Safety Recommendations
The following guidelines are provided to help ensure your safety and to protect the
equipment. This list may not identify all potentially hazardous situations in your working
environment, so be alert and exercise good judgment at all times.
•Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy for one person to handle.
•Always disconnect the power source and unplug all the power cables before working on
the router.
•Keep the work area free of obstructions before, during, and after router installation.
•Keep tools and router components away from walk areas.
•Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry (such as rings, bracelets, or chains), or other items
that could get caught in the router during handling and use.
•Use the router in accordance with its marked electrical ratings and product usage
instructions.
•Do not work alone if potentially hazardous conditions exist anywhere in your
workplace.
•Install the router in compliance with the following local and national electrical codes:
—United States—National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; United States
National Electrical Code.
—Canada—Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CSA C22.1.
—Other countries—International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, part 1
through part 7.