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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Wiring Requirements
The following common safety precautions should be observed before
installing any electronic device:
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.
Keep the wires separated according to interface. The rule of
thumb is that wiring that shares similar electrical characteristics
may be bundled together.
Do not bundle input wiring with output wiring. Keep them
separate.
When necessary, it is strongly advised that you label wiring to
all devices in the system.
CAUTION
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.
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing and/or
wiring your device.
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.
If the current goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could
overheat, causing serious damage to your equipment.
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.
