Avocent MERGEPOINT 53XX SP MANAGER, Installer/User Manual

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Chapter 1: Product Overview
5
Safety Precautions
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to equipment, please observe the
following precautions:
• Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any Avocent product configuration.
• Test AC outlets at the target device and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.
• Use only with grounded outlets.
NOTE: The AC inlet is the main power disconnect.
Failure to observe the precautions in this section may result in personal injury or damage
to equipment.
Observe the following general safety precautions when setting up and using Avocent equipment.
• Follow all cautions and instructions marked on the equipment.
• Follow all cautions and instructions in the installation documentation or on any cautionary
cards shipped with the product.
• Do not push objects through the openings in the equipment. Dangerous voltages may be
present. Objects with conductive properties can cause fire, electric shock or damage to
the equipment.
• Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment.
• Do not block or cover openings on the equipment.
• Choose a location that avoids excessive heat, direct sunlight, dust or chemical exposure, all of
which can cause the product to fail. For example, do not place an Avocent product near a
radiator or heat register, which can cause overheating.
• Connect products that have dual power supplies to two separate power sources, for example,
one commercial circuit and one uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The power sources must
be independent of each other and must be controlled by separate circuit breakers.
• For products that have AC power supplies, ensure that the voltage and frequency of the power
source match the voltage and frequency on the label on the equipment.
• Products with AC power supplies have grounding
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type three
-
wire power cords. Make sure the
power cords are plugged into single
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phase power systems that have a neutral ground.
• Do not use household extension power cords with Avocent equipment because household
extension cords are not designed for use with computer systems and do not have
overload protection.
• Make sure to connect DC power supplies to a grounded return.
• Ensure that air flow is sufficient to prevent extreme operating temperatures. Provide a
minimum space of 6 inches (15 cm) in front and back for adequate airflow.
• Keep power and interface cables clear of foot traffic. Route cables inside walls, under the floor,
through the ceiling or in protective channels or raceways.