iPECS UCP
Hardware Description and Installation Manual Issue 1.3
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4. Installation overview
4.1 Pre-Installation Guidelines
Prior to installation, please read the following guidelines concerning installation and wiring. Be
sure to comply with applicable local regulations.
4.1.1 Safety Installation Instructions
When installing the telephone wiring, basic safety precautions, including those below, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury:
Never install the telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install the telephone jack in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Anti-static precautions should be taken during installation.
4.1.2 Installation precautions
The iPECS UCP mounting hardware options permit desktop, wall or a freestanding 19” rack
mounting. Avoid installing in the following places:
In direct sunlight and hot, cold, or humid places, Temperature range = 0
o
C to 40
o
C.
Places where shocks or vibrations are frequent or strong,
Dusty places or places where water or oil may come into contact with the hardware or
wiring,
Near strong RF generating devices such as sewing machines or electric welders,
On or near computers, fax machines, or other office equipment, as well as microwave
ovens or air conditioners, and
Do not obstruct the openings in cabinets or modules of the iPECS UCP.
4.1.3 Wiring Precautions
Be sure to follow these precautions when wiring:
Do not wire the telephone cable in parallel with an AC power source to a computer, fax
machine, etc. If the cables are run near such wires, shield the cables with metal tubing or
use shielded cables and ground the shields.
If the cables are run on the floor, use protectors to prevent the wires from being stepped
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