User's Manual

ES2440 Hardware Guide: Installation
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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Preparation
Before proceeding with installation, review the safety
information in Section 2.1.1 below.
2.1.1 Safety Requirements
To prevent damage to the product and ensure your personal
safety, operate the Mesh Point only within the operating
specifications given in Section 4.1.2, and carefully follow these
guidelines:
NOTE: See addi-
tional
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
on page iii at the front of
this guide.
 General: This equipment must be installed by qualified
service personnel according to the applicable installation
codes. Do not locate the Mesh Point or antennas near
power lines or power circuits. When installing an external
antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with
such circuits as they can cause serious injury or death.
Avoid metal ladders wherever possible. For proper
installation and grounding, refer to national and/or local
codes (WSNFPA 70 or, Canadian Electrical Code 54).
 Indoor/Outdoor Siting: All interconnected equipment
connected to the Mesh Point must be contained within the
same building, including the interconnected equipment's
associated LAN connections.
 Ambient Temperature: The temperature of the environment
in which the Mesh Point operates should not exceed the
maximum (158º F/70º C) or drop below the minimum (-40º
F/-40º C) operating temperatures.
CAUTION: Use
only a DC power
adapter or specialized
PoE+ injector supplied
by Fortress specifically
for use with the ES2440.
 Circuit Overloading: The ES2440 version Mesh Point
includes an internal 48V resettable fuse.
 Powering: The Mesh Point can be direct powered by
18 VDC or by 802.3at POE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus).