Specifications

Chapter 5: Installation
Pre-Installation Checklist
Mitel
®
5000 Installation Manual – Issue 3.0, October 2008 Page 5-9
Pre-Installation Checklist
Use the following checklist when preparing to install the system. System specifications,
including capacities are included in the Specifications chapter. System descriptions appear in
the Product Description chapter.
Establishing Suitable Environmental Conditions for the System
Follow these guidelines to establish suitable environmental conditions for the system:
• Locate the chassis within 5 ft (1.5 m) of an isolated, dedicated, 105–125 VAC, 57–63 Hz,
15 A, single-phase commercial power source. Also, use an uninterruptible power supply
(UPS) with the Inter-Tel 5000 Base Server chassis.
• Select the chassis location to minimize cable run length.
• Do not expose the chassis to direct sunlight, high humidity, heat, dust, or strong magnetic
fields (such as those generated by heavy motors and large copy machines).
• The MDF requires a ¾-inch (2 cm) plywood backboard for mounting system equipment,
peripherals, and distribution blocks. Usually, a board measuring 4 ft × 6 ft (1.2 m × 1.8 m)
provides sufficient space. However, a larger backboard may be required for mounting
multiple AC transformers, IP SLAs, or other system-related devices.
• Provide ample air space around the chassis. Do not place or store items on top of the
chassis.
• The SMDR/error message output device must not have cables longer than 50 ft (15 m).
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard. The following list is from UL 1459, a product safety
specification governing telephone equipment:
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has
been disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Not following these suggestions could result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE
The system must be connected to an isolated, dedicated AC circuit. Power, neutral, and
ground wires must run separately from the outlet to the breaker panel without being
bonded to any other wire or circuit.
• Do not plug any other equipment into this outlet. To maintain the protection
provided by the isolated, dedicated circuit, the AC power cord length limits the
distance between the power supply and the outlet.
• Do not use an extension cord.
Do not defeat (or leave floating) the ground wire in the AC power cord. To protect the
system from AC voltage surges, install a surge/spike protector having the specifications
cited on page 4-7.