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Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Installation Safety and Site Preparation
This chapter contains safety and site preparation information that you must read before installing the
router, and includes these sections:
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Safety Recommendations, page 2-1
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Safety with Electricity, page 2-1
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, page 2-2
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Safety Warnings, page 2-2
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Site Requirements, page 2-3
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Power Guidelines and Requirements, page 2-5
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Preparing for Network Connections, page 2-5
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Required Tools and Equipment for Installation and Maintenance, page 2-6
Safety Recommendations
To ensure general safety, follow these guidelines:
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Keep the chassis area clear and dust-free during and after installation.
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Keep tools and chassis components away from walk areas.
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Do not wear loose clothing that could get caught in the chassis. Fasten your tie or scarf and roll up
your sleeves.
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Wear safety glasses when working under conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
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Do not perform any action that creates a hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe.
Safety with Electricity
Follow these guidelines when working on equipment powered by electricity:
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Read all warnings in the
“Safety Warnings” section on page 2-2
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Locate the emergency power-off switch for your installation location. If an electrical accident
occurs, you can quickly turn off the power.
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Disconnect all power before doing the following:
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Installing or removing a chassis
