Positioning Your Switch; Safety Information; Wall Mounting - 3Com OfficeConnect 3C16790C User Manual

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Safety Information

WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety
Information' section in the Support and Safety
Information sheet before you start.
VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige
Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das
Gerät einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la
section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de
mettre en route.
When positioning your Switch, ensure:
• It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
• Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fix-
tures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, trans-
mitters and broadband amplifiers.
• Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
• Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side
of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you pro-
vide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.
Using the Rubber Feet
Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Switch
from moving around on your desk, or when stacking with flat
top OfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked
areas at each corner on the underside of your Switch.
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Wall Mounting

There are two slots on the underside of the Switch that can
be used for wall mounting. The Switch must be mounted
with the LEDs facing upwards.
When wall mounting the unit, ensure it is within reach
of the power outlet
When wall mounting the unit, ensure that the rubber
feet are not fixed
Mounting Instructions for Cement Walls
1 Make two holes 67mm apart for 5 port, and 100mm apart
for 8 port and insert two nylon or similar screw anchors
that are suitable for the wall construction.
2 Fix two suitable screws into the anchors, leaving their
heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface. The screws
should be at least 30 mm (1.2 in.) long.
3 Remove any connections in the Switch and locate it over
the screw heads. When in line, gently push the Switch on
to the wall and move it downwards to secure.
Mounting Instructions for Wood Walls
1 Make two holes 67mm apart for 5 port, and 100mm apart
for 8 port.
2 Fix two suitable screws directly into the wall, leaving their
heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface. The screws
should be at least 20 mm (0.75 in.) long.
3 Remove any connections in the Switch and locate it over
the screw heads. When in line, gently push the Switch on
to the wall and move it downwards to secure.
CAUTION: When making connections, be careful not
to push the Switch up and off the wall.
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