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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