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Installation and BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to install, configure, and use the RMC-8356. Read this chapter
before connecting the RMC-8356 to a power source.
Safety Information
Caution
Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance, or exploratory
procedure, carefully read the following caution notices.
Caution
To prevent damage, you must employ industry-standard ESD prevention
measures during installation, maintenance, and operation.
Caution
Overloading the circuits may damage supply wiring. Do not exceed the
ratings on the equipment nameplate when connecting equipment to the supply circuit.
Caution
There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside
down (which reverses its polarities). This battery must be replaced only with the same
or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting
personal injury.
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Chassis Grounding
—The RMC-8356 requires a connection from the premise wire safety
ground to the RMC-8356 chassis ground. The earth safety ground
must
be connected during
use of this equipment to minimize shock hazards. Refer to the
section for instructions on connecting safety ground.
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Mechanical Loading
—To avoid a hazardous load condition, be sure the mechanical load
is even when rack mounting the equipment.
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Live Circuits
—Operating personnel and service personnel must
not
remove protective
covers when operating or servicing the RMC-8356. Adjustments and service to internal
components must be undertaken by qualified service technicians. During service of
this product, the main connector to the premise wiring must be disconnected. Dangerous
voltages may be present under certain conditions; use extreme caution.
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Explosive Atmosphere
—Do
not
operate the chassis in conditions where flammable gases
are present. Under such conditions, this equipment is unsafe and may ignite the gases or gas
fumes.