Choosing The Right Location - DEC VAXstation 3100 Owner's Manual

2.1 Choosing the Right Location
Use the following checklist to ensure that your VAXstation 3100
Model 48 operates at its best:
• Keep the temperature between 15.5® and 32®C (60° and 90°F).
• Keep the relative humidity between 40% and 80%. Store tape
cartridges at this himiidity.
• Keep the air well circulated to prevent excess heat and dust
from accumulating.
• Keep yom* equipment away from heaters, photocopiers, direct
simlight, and abrasive particles.
• Select a surface that is large enough to hold a monitor, a
system unit, and a keyboard and mouse. Your desk or work
table is a good choice. It is important that your system unit
be positioned at least three feet away from other operating
equipment.
• Place the monitor so that the top Hne of the monitor display is
at eye level.
Choose a place where bright light will not reflect off the
monitor, to eliminate screen glare.
Keep the area clean. Do not place food or liquid on or near
your equipment, and do not place your system unit directly on
the floor. Dust and dirt damage system components.
Keep air vents clear on each side of the system unit for proper
ventilation.
Do not place the system unit on its side. Blocking the air
vents can cause the system imit to overheat.
Connect your system to an isolated groxmded circuit. Do not
exceed the voltage requirement of the circuit.
Let equipment warm to room temperature before you turn it
on. This avoids the possibility of damaging equipment that
has been moved in from the cold. Let tape cartridges stabilize
for 24 hours.
Finally, carefully read and follow all installation instructions
before you turn on the power.
2-2 Installing System Hardware