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Preparing the Site, Site Selection Criteria, Rack Mounting

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3 Preparing the Site Site Selection Criteria Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your C300 meets the following safety requirements: • It is in a restricted access area. • It is in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled room, that is away from heat sources such as hot air vents or direct sunlight. • It is away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise. • It is near an adequate source. • Connect the C300 System to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local electrical codes. WARNING: The C300 does not have a main disconnect device installed. It is the responsibility of the installer to provide a suitable disconnecting device in the building installation and ensure that it is located/ installed near the equipment and is easily accessible. • It is positioned in a rack with adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper ventilation, access to cables, and maintenance access. • Allow at least six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and exhaust vents. • Allow at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) between two C300s or an C300 and another side airflow chassis. • Allow at least 18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack. NOTE: The C-Series does not have an air filter, so take special care in making sure that the installation site and the chassis itself are cleaned regularly. Rack Mounting When you prepare your equipment rack: • Make sure that the rack is bolted to the floor and braced to a wall or ceiling. Installing and Maintaining the C150 System 13

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Installing and Maintaining the C150 System
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3
Preparing the Site
Site Selection Criteria
Before beginning the installation process, make sure that the area where you intend to install your C300
meets the following safety requirements:
•
It is in a restricted access area.
•
It is in a dry, clean, well-ventilated, temperature-controlled room, that is away from heat sources such as
hot air vents or direct sunlight.
•
It is away from sources of severe electromagnetic noise.
•
It is near an adequate source.
•
Connect the C300 System to the appropriate branch circuit protection as defined by local
electrical codes.
WARNING:
The C300 does not have a main disconnect device installed. It is the responsibility of the
installer to provide a suitable disconnecting device in the building installation and ensure that it is located/
installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.
•
It is positioned in a rack with adequate space in the front, rear, and sides of the unit for proper
ventilation, access to cables, and maintenance access.
•
Allow
at least
six inches (16 cm) of clearance around the side intake and exhaust vents.
•
Allow
at least
12 inches (30.5 cm) between two C300s or an C300 and another side airflow
chassis.
•
Allow
at least
18 inches in the front and 20 inches in the rear of the rack.
NOTE:
The C-Series does not have an air filter, so take special care in making sure that the installation site
and the chassis itself are cleaned regularly.
Rack Mounting
When you prepare your equipment rack:
•
Make sure that the rack is bolted to the floor and braced to a wall or ceiling.