
• Temperature: Because the temperature within a rack assembly may be higher than the ambient
room temperature, check that the rack-environment temperature is within the specified operating
temperature range.
• Airflow: Be sure that the airflow direction for all equipment in a rack is the same or consistent.
• Mechanical loading: Do not place any equipment on top of a rack-mounted device.
• Circuit overloading: Be sure that the supply circuit to the rack assembly is not overloaded.
• Grounding: Rack-mounted equipment should be properly grounded.
Installing the device
You can install the device on a desktop or in an equipment rack.
DANGER
Mount the devices you install in a rack as low as possible. Place the heaviest device at the
bottom and progressively place lighter devices above.
NOTE
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not open the enclosure.
Desktop installation
Complete the following steps to install on a desktop or other flat surface.
1. Attach the four adhesive feet to the bottom of the device.
NOTE
The device shown may not be the exact device you are setting up. The process is the same for
multiple devices.
Installing the device
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