Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage; General Site Requirements - Cisco 1100 Series Hardware Installation Manual

General Site Requirements

There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the
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same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Statement 1015
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or replace this equipment Statement
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1030
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
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can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into
contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding
of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical
Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052
Do not use this product near water; for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub,
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in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. Statement 1035
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. It can occur if electronic
printed circuit cards are improperly handled and can cause complete or intermittent failures. Always follow
ESD prevention procedures when removing and replacing modules:
• Ensure that the router chassis is electrically connected to ground.
• Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the clip to an
• If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching a metal part of the chassis.
For the safety of your equipment, periodically check the resistance value of the anti-static strap. It should
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be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohm).
General Site Requirements
This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your router.
Ensure that the site is properly prepared before beginning installation. If you are experiencing shutdowns or
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unpainted surface of the chassis frame to channel unwanted ESD voltages safely to ground. To guard
against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively.
Preparing for Router Installation