1.
Safety Procedures
1.1. General Precautions
General – Please read the following precautions carefully before installing and connecting the system
to a power source.
Note – Only qualified and trained service personnel (in accordance with IEC 60950 and AS/NZS
3260) should install, replace, or service the equipment. Install the system in accordance with Coun-
try, National or to the U.S. National Electric Code if you are in the United States.
Precautions:
1. The building facilities in which the product will be used requires a fuse or circuit breaker no larger
than 15A for 120Vac (U.S.A.) or 10A, 230Vac (international). The building facilities must protect the
Midspan from over current and short-circuits.
2. Before connecting the Midspan to a power source (including power cord requirements), read
the Midspan Hardware Setup procedure in Section 2. This procedure as with all procedures and
instructions can be found in the Midspan User Manual. To download a copy of the Manual, visit
www.phihong.com or www.midspans.com.
3. To prevent the Midspan from overheating, do not operate the product in an area that exceeds the
maximum recommended ambient temperature of 40oC. Allow at least 3 to 4 inches of clearance
around all ventilation openings.
4. In order to support the midspan’s weight, do not stack the chassis on any other equipment. Shelf
mounted equipment requires a stable and durable surface. When installed, do not push or pull on
the Midspan when the equipment is installed.
5. The Midspan consists of two rows of “Data” and “Data & Power” ports. The ports use RJ-45
data sockets. Do not connect telephone cables into these ports. Only RJ-45 data cables may be
connect to these sockets.
6. Do not work on the Midspan system or connect or disconnect the cables, during periods of lightning
activity.
7. The AC plug/socket combination must be accessible at all times, as it serves as the main disconnect
device to the product.
8. Before servicing the product, always disconnect the products from its AC and DC source.
9. Disposal of this product should abide by all appropriate National laws and regulations.
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