Chapter 2 Preparing to Install the VG248
Preventing ESD
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Cisco VG248 Analog Phone Gateway Hardware Installation Guide
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Preventing ESD
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when electronic cards or
components are mishandled and can result in complete or intermittent failures.
Note the following guidelines before you install or service the system:
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Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist or ankle strap when handling
electronic components. Connect one end of the strap to an ESD jack or an
unpainted metal component on the system (such as a captive installation
screw).
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Handle cards by the faceplates and edges only; avoid touching the printed
circuit board and connector pins.
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Place any removed component on an antistatic surface or in a static shielding
bag.
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Avoid contact between the cards and clothing. The wrist strap only protects
the card from ESD voltages on the body; ESD voltages on clothing can still
cause damage.
Note
For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap. The
measurement should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).
Installing, Servicing, or Disposing the System
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Disconnect all power and external cables before installing the system.
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Install the system in compliance with your local and national electrical codes:
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United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70; United
States National Electrical Code.
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Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1.
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Other countries: If local and national electrical codes are not available,
refer to IEC 364, Part 1 through Part 7.
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Do not work alone under potentially hazardous conditions.
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Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes
the equipment unsafe.
