Site Planning; General Precautions - Cisco ASR 1013 Hardware Installation Manual

Site Planning

To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
Warning
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to
support the weight of the unit. Statement 1032
Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40 degrees C. Statement 1047
Warning 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
Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous
Warning
voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt
other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system
unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place. Statement 1029

Site Planning

This section contains site planning information, and will help you plan for the installation of the Cisco ASR
1000 Series Routers.

General Precautions

Observe the following general precautions when using and working with your Cisco ASR 1000 Series Routers.
• Keep your system components away from radiators and heat sources and do not block cooling vents.
• Do not spill food or liquids on your system components and never operate the product in a wet
• Do not push any objects into the openings of your system components. Doing so can cause fire or electric
• Position system cables and power supply cables carefully. Route system cables and the power supply
• Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site
• If you turn off your system, wait at least 30 seconds before turning it on again to avoid system component
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environment.
shock by shorting out interior components.
cable and plug so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing else rests on your
system component cables or power cable.
modifications. Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
damage.
Preparing Your Site for Installation