Avaya G700 Home Theater Server User Manual


 
Hardware installation for the G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media Server
116 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server
Attaching Ground Conductors
To assure safe installation and operation, carefully read all requirements, recommendations and
instructions. Pay special attention to all CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements.
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WARNING:
WARNING: Make sure that the G700 has a reliable earth ground connection, whether it is
connected directly to a branch circuit or to a power distribution strip.
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WARNING:
WARNING: Installation in a Restricted Access Location and secure access are required in
FInland and Norway.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION: System grounding must comply with the general rules for grounding provided in
Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection
Agency (NFPA) 70, or the applicable electrical code in the country of installation.
What are general grounding requirements
For AC Input: - Two safety grounds are required to ensure safe operation of the G700 Media
Gateway:
Ground conductor — part of the AC power cord
Field-installed green/yellow conductor, referred to as the Supplementary Ground
Conductor
Both safety grounds must be connected to an approved ground. If a power cord accompanies
the G700, use that cord whenever possible.
For DC Input: - The +48Vdc lead provided for DC power input to the G700 Media Gateway
must be grounded at the source to an approved ground. The -48Vdc is the active lead. Both
leads must be floating at the input to the G700. In addition, the Supplementary Ground
Conductor must be installed on the G700 and connected to an approved ground.
The customer must select a location for the G700 Media Gateway installation that is no more
than 25 feet (7.6 m) from an approved ground. If this location requirement is not met, the
customer must contact a licensed electrician to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor per
Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
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WARNING:
WARNING: If the installation location is greater than 25 feet (7.6 m) from an approved
ground, do not install the Avaya G700 Media Gateway until a licensed electrician
is present to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor.