• Do not work alone when potentially hazardous conditions exist.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit; always check.
• Do not perform any action that creates a potential hazard to people or makes the equipment unsafe. Never
install equipment that appears damaged.
• Carefully examine your work area for possible hazards such as moist floors, ungrounded power extension
cables, and missing safety grounds.
In addition, use the following guidelines when working with any equipment that is disconnected from a power
source, but is still connected to telephone wiring or other network cabling:
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected
at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Statement 1001—
Work During Lightning Activity
Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity.
Warning
Chassis-Lifting Guidelines
The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the system, ensure that your site is
properly prepared so that you can avoid having to move the chassis later to accommodate power sources and
network connections.
Each time you lift the chassis or any heavy object, follow these guidelines:
• Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chassis between your feet.
• Lift the chassis slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must bend down to lift the chassis,
bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the strain on your back muscles.
• Do not remove installed components from the chassis.
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the chassis.
Tools and Equipment
The following tools and equipment are recommended as the minimum necessary equipment to install the
Cisco Catalyst 8500 Series Edge Platforms. You may need additional tools and equipment to install associated
equipment and cables. You may also require test equipment to check electronic and optical signal levels,
power levels, and communications links.
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Preparing Your Site for Installation
Chassis-Lifting Guidelines
