Warnings; Site Preparation - Motorola EX-3524 Installation Manual

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1.3 Warnings

• Read all installation instructions and site survey reports, and verify correct equipment installation before
connecting the system to its power source.
• Remove jewelry and watches before installing this equipment.
• Verify any device connected to this unit is properly wired and grounded.
• Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical circuit.
• Verify the electrical circuits have appropriate overload protection.
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery supplied with this product is replaced with an incorrect type of
battery. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• Use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) that supports the EX-3524/EX-3548 switch power rating. Not
using a UPS can result in data loss or equipment damage due to a power surge or power failure.
• Verify that the power connector and socket are accessible at all times during the operation of the
equipment.
• Do not work with power circuits in dimly lit spaces.
• Do not install this equipment or work with its power circuits during thunderstorms or other weather
conditions that could cause a power surge.
• Verify there is adequate ventilation around the device, and ambient temperatures meet equipment
operation specifications.
• This product is designed for in building installation only and is not intended to be connected to exposed
(outside plant) networks.
• This product uses lasers to transmit signals over fiber optic cable. The lasers are compliant with the
requirements of a Class 1 Laser Product and are inherently eye safe in normal operation. However, you
should never look directly at a transmit port when it is powered on.
• When selecting a fiber SFP device, considering safety, please make sure that it can function at a
temperature that is not less than the recommended maximum operational temperature of the product.
You must also use an approved Laser Class 1 SFP transceiver.
• Use only twisted-pair cables that conform to FCC standards with RJ-45 connectors.

1.4 Site Preparation

• Consult your site survey and network analysis reports to determine specific equipment placement, power
drops, and so on.
• Assign installation responsibility to the appropriate personnel.
• Identify where all installed components are located.
• Verify appropriate rack mounting requirements, as required.
• Provide a sufficient number of power drops for your equipment.
• Ensure adequate, dust-free ventilation to all installed equipment.
• Identify and prepare Ethernet and console port connections.
• Verify that cable lengths are within the maximum allowable distances for optimal signal transmission.
• Verify that the device is powered through an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
EX-3524/EX-3548 Layer 2 Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+ Switch