Chapter 2 . Site Requirements; Input Power Requirements; Site Considerations; Chapter 2 . Site Requirements (Continued) - Toshiba Strata DK 280 Installation Manual

Site Requirements
This chapter defines the installation site requirements
necessary to ensure a proper operating environment
for the Strata DK280. Also included are input power
requirements, cable lengthdnetwork requirements,
and grounding requirements.
2.1

Input Power Requirements

The Strata DK280 requires an input power source of
1 I7VAC nominal (85VAC
amps. The system requires one or two AC outlets that
must be dedicated to system use, fused, and
grounded. (Refer to Chapter 3-Cabinet Installation
for complete AC power cabling and ground wiring
installation instructions.)
Note:
To avoid accidental power turn-off, it is
recommended that an ON/OFF wall switch
not be used on AC circuits dedicated for the
use of Strata DK280.
A reserve power source (two or four customer-
supplied 12-volt batteries) may be connected to the
Strata DK280 to serve as a backup in case of power
failure. (Refer to Chapter 3-Cabinet Installation for
battery installation requirements.)
2.2

Site Considerations

2.2.1 Clearance and Location Requirements
The base and optional expansion cabinets may be
either floor or wall mounted. Figure 2-1 shows the
minimum clearance requirements.
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Notes:
1. Floor mounting requires the following
additional hardware that is not necessary
for wall mounting (see Chapter 3-
Cabinet Installation for details):
RFIF- floor mounting stands and
brackets.
more cabinets are installed.
Wall mounting may require a plywood
2.
3-Cabinet Installation for details).
The following conditions must be considered when
selecting a location for the cabinets:
The location MUST BE:
Dryandclean
Well-ventilated
Well-illuminated
Easily accessible
The location MUST NOT BE:
Subject to extreme heat or cold
Subject to corrosive fumes, dust, or other airborne
contaminants
Next to television, radio, office automation, or high
frequency equipment
Optional customer-supplied teserve batteries require a
well-ventilated location close (within nine feet) to the
KSU.
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