1-10Observe the following precautions whenselecting a site to install the copier:• Avoid locations which are subject to lowtemperatures and low humidity, or hightemperatures and high humidity.For example, avoid installing the copier near water faucets,hot water heaters, humidifiers, air conditioners, heaters andstoves.• Do not install the copier in front of a windowwhich receives direct sunlight.(If unavoidable, shade the copier using curtains.)• Avoid locations where a considerable amountof dust accumulates.• Avoid locations where ammonia gas isemitted.• Avoid locations near volatile flammables, suchas alcohol or paint thinner.• Avoid locations which are subject to vibration.Avoid locations with an unstable floor or foundation.•Avoid rapid changes in temperature.If the room in which the copier is located is rapidly heatedfrom a low temperature, condensation may form inside thecopier. This can adversely affect copy quality or result in aninability to obtain copy images.• Do not install the copier near computers orother precision electronic equipment.Electrical interference and vibrations generated by the copierduring copying can adversely affect the operation of suchequipment.• Do not install the copier near televisions,radios or other similar electronic equipment.The copier might interfere with sound and picture signalreception, etc. Plug the copier into a dedicated power outletand maintain as much space as possible between the copierand other electronic equipment.Installation Precautions