Safety Requirements - Arris Touchstone CM900 User Manual

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Safety Requirements

ARRIS Cable Modems comply with the applicable requirements for performance,
construction, labeling, and information when used as outlined below:
CAUTION
Risk of shock
Mains voltages inside this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
service to qualified personnel only!
• Do not use product near water (i.e. wet basement, bathtub, sink or near a
swimming pool, etc.), to avoid risk of electrocution.
• Avoid using and/or connecting the equipment during an electrical storm, to
avoid risk of electrocution.
• Do not locate the equipment within 6 feet (1.9 m) of a flame or ignition
source (i.e. heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, etc.).
• Use only power supply and power cord included with the equipment.
• Equipment should be installed near the power outlet and should be easily
accessible.
• The shield of the coaxial cable must be connected to earth (grounded) at the
entrance to the building in accordance with applicable national electrical in-
stallation codes. In the U.S., this is required by NFPA 70 (National Electrical
Code) Article 820. In the European Union and in certain other countries,
CATV installation equipotential bonding requirements are specified in IEC
60728-11, Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interac-
tive services, Part 11: Safety. This equipment is intended to be installed in
accordance with the requirements of IEC 60728-11 for safe operation.
If the equipment is to be installed in an area serviced by an IT power line
network, as is found in many areas of Norway, special attention should be
given that the installation is in accordance with IEC 60728-11, in particular
Annex B and Figure B.4.
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