H3C SR6608/6604 Routers Installation Manual Chapter 4 Preparing for Installation4-3Make sure thatz There is a minimum clearance of 10 cm (3.9 in.) around the inlet vents andexhaust vents for heat dissipation of the router chassis.z A ventilation system is available at the installation site.4.1.4 Electrostatic Discharge PreventionI. Generation and damage of static electricityIn the communication network to which the router is connected, static induction mainlyresults from:z External electrical fields such as outdoor high voltage power line or lightningz Indoor environment, flooring materials, and the router structureAlthough many antistatic considerations have been given to the device, damage toboard circuits or even the router may still happen when the static electricity exceeds acertain limit.II. Measures against ESDTo prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD),z Make sure that the router and the floor are well grounded.z Take dust-proof measures for the equipment room.z Maintain the humidity and temperature at a proper level, respectively.z Always wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap or antistatic clothing when touching acircuit board.z Place the removed memory module, CF card, or HIM/MIM on an antistaticworkbench, with the face upward, or put it into an antistatic bag.z Touch only the edges, instead of electronic components when observing ormoving a removed memory module, CF card, or HIM/MIM.III. Connection of the ESD-preventive wrist strapFollow these steps to connect the ESD-preventive wrist strap:1) Put on the ESD-preventive wrist strap, making sure that the strap makes good skincontact.2) Plug the ESD-preventive wrist strap connector into the ESD socket on the chassis.3) Make sure that chassis is well grounded.