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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Site Preparation Checklist
Tab l e 2-2 Site Planning Checklist
Task N o. Planning Activity Verified By Time Date
1Space evaluation:
• Spac e and layout
• Floor covering
• Impa ct and vibration
• Lighting
• Maintenance access
2Environmental evaluation:
• Ambient temperature
• Humidity
• Altitude
• Atmospheric contamination
• Ai rflow
3Power evaluation:
• Input power type
• Power recept acles (depends on power supply)1
• Receptacle proximity to the equipment
• Ded icated (separate) circuits for redundant
power supplies
• Prope r gauge wire and lugs
1. Verify that each power supply installed in the chassis has a dedicated AC source or DC source circuit.
4Grounding evaluation:
• Circui t breaker size
• CO g round
5Cable and interface equipment evaluation:
• Cable typ e
• Connector type
• Cable distance limitations
• Interface equipment (transceivers)
6EMI evaluation:
• Distance limitations for signaling
• Site wiring
• RFI levels