RadioFrame Networks Inc DH2 User Manual
Method of Procedure
Pre-Installation
Pre-Installation
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Ladders and other large objects shall be secured to a wall or removed from
the equipment room when not in use. These items have been known to fall
into “live” equipment during earthquakes.
the equipment room when not in use. These items have been known to fall
into “live” equipment during earthquakes.
3.3.2 Clearances
Proper spacing of equipment is essential for efficient use of the room area, ease
of maintenance, and safety of personnel. The following specifications have been
established to meet the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) Code, and
the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) standards. Any local regulations, as applicable, shall also be adhered
to.
of maintenance, and safety of personnel. The following specifications have been
established to meet the National Fire Protection Associations (NFPA) Code, and
the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE) standards. Any local regulations, as applicable, shall also be adhered
to.
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To provide adequate working space, a 576 sq. in. (0.37 m
2
) footprint (as
measured from facing equipment surfaces) shall be used for combining
equipment.
NOTE: Local codes may require additional clearance. In such cases, the
local code shall prevail.
equipment.
NOTE: Local codes may require additional clearance. In such cases, the
local code shall prevail.
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36 in. (91 cm) front and side aisles shall be maintained around electrical
panel boards (NPPA 70, Article 110-26).
panel boards (NPPA 70, Article 110-26).
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36 to 48 in. (91 to 123 cm) front, side, and (where applicable) rear aisles are
required for servicing equipment.
required for servicing equipment.
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36 in. (91 cm) aisle shall be maintained in front of all equipment.
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36 in. (91 cm) aisle shall be maintained between at least one end of an
equipment row and building wall or other obstruction; longer aisles may
require additional access breaks. Larger aisles and additional access breaks
in a row may be require as the row becomes longer, such that a fire in the
aisle does not prevent egress. Comply with any codes regarding fire egress
specifications.
equipment row and building wall or other obstruction; longer aisles may
require additional access breaks. Larger aisles and additional access breaks
in a row may be require as the row becomes longer, such that a fire in the
aisle does not prevent egress. Comply with any codes regarding fire egress
specifications.
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Ingress and egress to equipment rooms shall conform to NFPA 70, Article
111 and local building and fire codes.
111 and local building and fire codes.
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In US installations where a facility is to be normally occupied, American with
Disabilities Act (ADA) shall be complied with. Some general requirements of
ADA are 91.5 cm (36 in.) wide doors, ramps and safety rails, 36 in. (91.5 cm)
can turn around clearance for wheelchairs, and specific placement of
telephones, fire extinguishers, light switches, etc.
NOTE: ADA compliance in architectural plans may be required in obtaining a
construction permit in some localities.
Disabilities Act (ADA) shall be complied with. Some general requirements of
ADA are 91.5 cm (36 in.) wide doors, ramps and safety rails, 36 in. (91.5 cm)
can turn around clearance for wheelchairs, and specific placement of
telephones, fire extinguishers, light switches, etc.
NOTE: ADA compliance in architectural plans may be required in obtaining a
construction permit in some localities.