Motorola CompactPCI CPX2000 Series, Installation And Reference Manual

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Preparing the Site for Installation
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Preparing the Site for Installation
This section gives you guidelines for site preparation before you install
your system.
Placement Recommendations
Following are some suggestions for placing the chassis. Refer to Appendix
A, “System Specifications” for more information about site requirements.
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Place the system in a stable area on a firm surface. Use the correct
mounting hardware and shims to eliminate chassis movement.
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Install the system safely. Use strain relief when installing and
positioning cables and cords to help assure that no interruption of
service occurs.
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Make sure there is room for proper air flow for cooling. Make sure
there is at least three inches of space at the front and rear of the
system. The components of the system require an input air
temperature of 5º C to 40º C (41º F to 104º F). Internal DC powered
fans cool the system’s power supply and module enclosure.
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Place the system where it can be easily serviced. Service requires
access to the front and rear of the system
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Place the system in an area free of heat, dust, smoke and Electro-
Static Discharge (ESD).
Weight Distribution Within a Rack
Uneven mechanical loading of a rack may cause the rack to topple.
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Caution
To avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment, plan
your installation so that (within the limitations of equipment
and cabling) you:
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evenly distribute the weight of the equipment in the rack
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mount the heaviest units towards the bottom of the rack