Cisco Systems ISR4451XK9 manual Preparing for Router Installation Safety Recommendations

Chapter 2 Preparing for Router Installation

Safety Recommendations

Warning Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001

Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004

Warning The covers are an integral part of the safety design of the product. Do not operate the unit without the covers installed. Statement 1077

Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity:

•Locate the emergency power-off switch in the room in which you are working. If an electrical accident occurs, you can quickly turn off the power.

•Disconnect all power before doing the following:

–Installing or removing a chassis

–Working near power supplies

•Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension cables, frayed power cords, and missing safety grounds.

•Do not work alone if hazardous conditions exist.

•Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit. Always check.

•Never open the enclosure of the internal power supply.

•If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:

–Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.

–Turn off power to the device.

–If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition of the victim and then call for help.

–Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take appropriate action.

In addition, use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power source but still connected to telephone wiring or other network cabling:

•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

•Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for it.

•Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line is disconnected at the network interface.

•Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

•Remove power cables from all installed power supplies before opening the chassis.

Hardware Installation Guide for the Cisco 4451-X Integrated Services Router

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