Chapter 1
Safety requirements
The ARRIS Data Gateway complies with the applicable requirements for performance,
construction, labeling, and information when used as outlined below:
CAUTION:
Risk of shock.
Mains voltages inside this unit. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer service to
qualified personnel only!
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Do not use product near water (i.e. wet basement, bathtub, sink or near a swimming
pool, etc.), to avoid risk of electrocution.
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The product shall be cleaned using only a damp, lint-free, cloth. No solvents or cleaning
agents shall be used.
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Do not use spray cleaners or aerosols on the gateway.
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Avoid using and/or connecting the equipment during an electrical storm, to avoid risk of
electrocution.
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Do not locate the equipment within 6 feet (1.9 m) of a flame or ignition source (i.e. heat
registers, space heaters, fireplaces, etc.).
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Use only the external AC power adapter (if provided) and power cord included with the
equipment.
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Equipment should be installed near the power outlet and should be easily accessible.
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The shield of the coaxial cable must be connected to earth (grounded) at the entrance
to the building in accordance with applicable national electrical installation codes.
In the U.S., this is required by NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code) Article 820. In the
European Union and in certain other countries, CATV installation equipotential bonding
requirements are specified in IEC 60728-11, Cable networks for television signals,
sound signals and interactive services, Part 11: Safety. This equipment is intended to be
installed in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60728-11 for safe operation.
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If the equipment is to be installed in an area serviced by an IT power line network, as is
found in many areas of Norway, special attention should be given that the installation is
in accordance with IEC 60728-11, in particular Annex B and Figure B.4.
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In areas of high surge events or poor grounding situations and areas prone to lightning
strikes, additional surge protection may be required (i.e. PF11VNT3 from American
Power Conversion) on the AC, RF, and Ethernet lines.
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When the Data Gateway is connected to a local computer through Ethernet cables, the
computer must be properly grounded to the building/residence AC ground network.
All plug-in cards within the computer must be properly installed and grounded to the
computer frame per the manufacturer’s specifications.
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