IMC Networks 20 - Manual (Page 8)

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Installing the iMediaChassis/20
Install the chassis first before installing any modules into an iMediaChassis. When
installing the chassis, be sure to observe the following precautions to prevent
electrical or mechanical damage:
1. Stay within the chassis’ power rating to prevent overload of supply circuits or
damage to any overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
2. Maintain a reliable ground, especially when connecting to a power strip instead
of directly to a branch circuit.
3. Protect the chassis from exposure to sunlight and electrical or magnetic fields.
4. Ensure that the equipment rack remains stable, even with the addition of the
chassis and its associated cabling.
5. Have four #10 screws and four clip nuts available (hardware may vary
depending on rack type). The rest of the hardware is supplied with the unit.
6. Locate a suitable location in the rack for installation and secure the clip-nuts
onto the mounting rails. Use screws to attach the chassis to the rack.
7. Plug the chassis into a reliable, filtered power source.
8. Elevated Operating Ambient - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,
the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the
equipment in an environment compatible with the maximum ambient
temperature (Tma) specified by the manufacturer.
9. Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that
the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised.
10. Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such
that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
11. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the
equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits
might have on over current protection and supply wiring.
12. Reliable Grounding - Reliable grounding of Rackmounted equipment should be
maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other
than direct connections to the branch circuit (e.g., use of power strips).
13. Both AC and DC versions are intended for use in a Restricted Access Location
(RAL).