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Chapter 3: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation
3.1 Wiring Requirements
The following common safety precautions should be observed before installing any electronic
device:
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Strive to use separate, non-intersecting paths to route power and networking wires. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross make sure the wires are perpendicular at the
intersection point.
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Keep the wires separated according to interface. The rule of thumb is that wiring that
shares similar electrical characteristics may be bundled together.
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Do not bundle input wiring with output wiring. Keep them separate.
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When necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system.
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Do not run signal or communication wiring and power wiring in the same conduit. To avoid
interference, wires with different signal characteristics (i.e., different interfaces) should be
routed separately.
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Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or wiring your device.
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Verify the maximum possible current for each wire gauge, especially for the power cords.
Observe all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire gauge.
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If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious
damage to your equipment.
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Be careful when handling the unit. When the unit is plugged in, the internal components
generate a lot of heat which may leave the outer casing too hot to touch.
