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Cisco CVA122/CVA122E Hardware Installation Guide
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Preparing for Installation
This chapter recommends general safety guidelines to follow and identifies requirements to meet before
going to a subscriber site to install a Cisco CVA122/CVA122E Cable Voice Adapter. For safety and
regulatory information, see Appendix C, “Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information.”
Warning
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this
equipment.
The chapter includes the following sections:
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Safety
This section describes the general, electrical, and electrostatic discharge guidelines that should be
followed when installing the Cisco CVA122/CVA122E Cable Voice Adapter.
Warnings and Cautions
Follow these guidelines to ensure general safety:
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Install the Cisco CVA122/CVA122E Cable Voice Adapter in compliance with national and local
electrical codes:
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In the United States: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, United States National
Electrical Code.
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In Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, part I, CC22.1.
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In other countries: International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) 364, part 1 through
part 7.
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Ensure the shield of the coaxial cable is connected to the grounding system of the residence or
building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. In the United States, the cable system must
be in accordance with Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code.
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Keep the work area clear and dust free during and after installation.
