Chapter 2
Installing the Access Point
This equipment is to be installed by trained and qualified personnel, as per these installation
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instructions. The installer is responsible for obtaining any required local or national safety
inspections of the structural integrity of the installation by the local authority/inspection department.
Do not operate the unit near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the
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device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use. Statement 364
The cables specified in this installation guide that are used with the specified liquid-tight adapters
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provide protection against ingress of moisture for a Type 4/IP67 classified enclosure. If substitute
cable are used, the installer must ensure that the size (OD) of the cable meets the acceptable range
allowed by the liquid-type adaptor.
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This equipment must be externally grounded using a customer-supplied ground wire before power is
applied. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain
that suitable grounding is available. Statement 366
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Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004
Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.
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Statement 1040
Safety Information
Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the access point.
FCC Safety Compliance Statement
The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. When used with approved Cisco Aironet
antennas, Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI
C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication results
in user exposure substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
Safety Precautions
In order to comply with FCC radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas with less than 8 dBi gain
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should be located at a minimum of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons and 20
inches (50 cm) for antennas with up to 13 dBi gain. Statement 332
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