Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
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• Have a second person help lift the equipment; avoid lifting the equipment
alone.
• Ensure that your footing is solid; balance the weight of the object between
your feet.
• Lift the equipment slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you
lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must
bend down to lift the equipment, bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce
the strain on your lower back muscles.
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the router.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to circuit boards can occur if proper
grounding is not established. The boards can produce intermittent or complete
failures if they are mishandled.
When handling circuit boards, observe the following guidelines to prevent ESD
damage:
• Always use an ESD-preventive ankle or wrist strap and ensure that the strap
makes adequate contact with your skin.
• The ankle or wrist strap protects equipment from ESD voltages on the body
only; ESD voltages on clothing can still cause damage to electronic
components.