Digital Equipment RW504-ZA, Service Manual

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Environmental/Installation/PM
2.1 Environmental Requirements
Note
The environmental requirements listed here apply when the RW504
/RW524 optical disk library is not connected to a system. When this
device is connected to a system, the more stringent environmental
specifications listed for any single device within the system are applicable
and supersede these specifications.
2.2 Operating Temperature/Clearance Requirements
The RW504/RW524 optical disk library is designed to operate with an ambient
air temperature range of 10° to 40° C (50° to 104° F) with a rate of temperature
change not to exceed 10° C (50° F) per hour.
A minimum 70-80 mm (3 in.) is required behind the RW504/RW524 optical disk
library rear panel to allow air circulation.
2.3 Location Requirements
Position the autochanger away from sources of particulate contamination such
as frequently-used doors and walkways, stacks of supplies that collect dust, and
smoke-filled rooms.
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