General Site Requirements
Cisco 2600 Series Hardware Installation Guide
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If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
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Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
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Turn OFF power to the system.
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If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition of
the victim and then call for help.
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Determine if the victim needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then
take appropriate action.
Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It
occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in complete or
intermittent failures.
Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components.
Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground. Wear an ESD-preventive
wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to an unpainted
surface of the chassis frame to safely channel unwanted ESD voltages to ground. To
properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must be used
effectively. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the
chassis.
General Site Requirements
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and
operation of your system. Ensure that your site is properly prepared before beginning
installation.
Caution
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which
should be between 1 to 10 megohms (Mohm).
