Tagsys S.A. MEDIOP101ETHER User Manual
Medio P101-Ethernet
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Revision 2.2
April 2008
1.3 Important Safety Information
1.3.1 Operating Environment
When connecting the device or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
To avoid contact with electrical current:
• Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm.
• Never install an ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is specifically
• Never install an ethernet connection in wet locations unless that connector is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Use caution when installing or modifying ethernet lines.
• Use a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles.
• You and those around you should wear safety glasses or goggles.
• Do not place ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box containing
• Use a screwdriver and other tools with insulated handles.
• You and those around you should wear safety glasses or goggles.
• Do not place ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box containing
electrical wiring.
• Installation of inside wire may bring you close to electrical wire, conduit, terminals and other
electrical facilities. Extreme caution must be used to avoid electrical shock from such
facilities. You must avoid contact with all such facilities.
facilities. You must avoid contact with all such facilities.
• Ethernet wiring must be at least 6 feet from bare power wiring or lightning rods and
associated wires, and at least 6 inches from other wire (antenna wires, doorbell wires, wires
from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts.
from transformers to neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts.
• Do not place an ethernet connection where it would allow a person to use an ethernet
device while in a bathtub, shower, swimming pool, or similar hazardous location.
• Protectors and grounding wire placed by the service provider must not be connected to,
removed, or modified by the customer.
• Do not touch non-insulated ethernet wiring if lightning is likely!
Any external communications wiring you may install needs to be constructed to all relevant
electrical codes. In the United States this is the National Electrical Code Article 800. Contact a
licensed electrician for details.
electrical codes. In the United States this is the National Electrical Code Article 800. Contact a
licensed electrician for details.
As with all RF equipment, users are advised that the equipment should only be used in its normal
operating position.
operating position.