Safety requirements – ARRIS WBM750 User Guide User Manual

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Safety Requirements

ARRIS Wideband Cable Modems comply with the applicable requirements for per-

formance, 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!

CAUTION

Risk of damage
To prevent overheating your Wideband Cable Modem, do not block the

ventilation holes on the unit.

Do not locate the equipment within 6 feet (1.9m) of a flame or ignition source (e.g.

heat registers, space heaters, fireplaces, etc.).

• Do not use product near water (i.e. wet basement, bathtub, sink or near a

swimming pool, etc.), to avoid risk of electrocution.

• Avoid using and/or connecting the equipment during an electrical storm, to

avoid risk of electrocution.

• Use only power supply and power cord included with the equipment.
• Equipment should be installed near the power outlet and should be easily

accessible.

• The shield of the coaxial cable must be connected to earth (grounded) at the

entrance to the building in accordance with applicable national electrical in-

stallation 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 interac-

tive 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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