Handling Precautions - Cisco Prisma II Installation Manual

Important Safety Instructions
Rack Mounting Safety Precautions
Mechanical Loading
Make sure that the rack is placed on a stable surface. If the rack has stabilizing
devices, install these stabilizing devices before mounting any equipment in the rack.
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment. Mounting this
equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not caused
due to uneven mechanical loading.
Reduced Airflow
When mounting this equipment in the rack, do not obstruct the cooling airflow
through the rack. Be sure to mount the blanking plates to cover unused rack space.
Additional components such as combiners and net strips should be mounted at the
back of the rack, so that the free airflow is not restricted.
CAUTION:
Installation of this equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of
airflow required for safe operation of this equipment is not compromised.
Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature
Only install this equipment in a humidity- and temperature-controlled environment
that meets the requirements given in this equipment's technical specifications.
CAUTION:
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient
temperature. Therefore, install this equipment in an environment
compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature.

Handling Precautions

When moving a cart that contains this equipment, check for any of the following
possible hazards:
WARNING:
Avoid personal injury and damage to this equipment! Move any equipment
and cart combination with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause this equipment and cart to overturn.
Use caution when moving this equipment/cart combination to avoid injury from
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