Cisco Systems Cisco uBR10012 manual Preparing for Installation, Safety

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Preparing for Installation

Before you install the Cisco uBR10012 universal broadband router, consider:

•The power and cabling requirements that must be in place at your installation sites

•The equipment required to install the router

•The environmental conditions your installation site must meet to maintain normal operation This chapter guides you through the process of preparing for your router installation.

Do not unpack the system until you are ready to install it. Keep the chassis in the shipping container to prevent accidental damage until you determine an installation site.

Note The Cisco uBR10012 router (using DC power supplies) is not shipped with wiring to connect to a DC power source. You must provide input, return, and earthing (grounding) wiring at the site, and install and protect the wiring in accordance with local and national wiring regulations (see Table 3-3).

Safety

When you install the Cisco uBR10012 router, observe all of the following caution and warning statements. For warning translations, refer to the regulatory compliance and safety documentation at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/cable/cmts/ubr10012/regulatory/compliance/ub10rcsi.html

The following guidelines will help ensure your safety and protect the equipment. However, these guidelines may not cover all potentially hazardous situations you may encounter during system installation, so be alert.

•The installation of your Cisco uBR10012 router must comply with national and local electrical codes. In the United States, this means the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States National Electrical Code. In Canada, Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CC22.1. In other countries, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 364, part 1 through part 7.

•Review the safety warnings listed in the regulatory compliance and safety documentation before installing, configuring, or performing maintenance on the product.

•Always disconnect power at the source before you install or remove a chassis.

•Never attempt to lift an object that might be too heavy to lift safely by yourself.

•Keep the chassis area clear and as dust free as possible during and after installation.

•Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.

Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Hardware Installation Guide

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