Installing The Mx480 Chassis In The Rack Manually - Juniper MX480 Hardware Manual

Installing the MX480 Chassis in the Rack Manually

To install the router in the rack (see
CAUTION:
first. Installing a router in an upper position in a rack or cabinet requires a lift.
CAUTION:
verify that the rack is strong enough to support the router's weight and is adequately
supported at the installation site.
CAUTION:
chassis weighs approximately 65.5 lb (29.7 kg).
1. Ensure that the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the building. Ensure that the installation
site allows adequate clearance for both airflow and maintenance.
2. Position the router in front of the rack or cabinet, centering it in front of the mounting shelf. Use a
pallet jack if one is available.
3. With one person on each side, hold onto the bottom of the chassis and carefully lift it onto the mounting
shelf.
WARNING:
not your back. Avoid twisting your body as you lift. Balance the load evenly,
and be sure that your footing is solid.
4. Slide the router onto the mounting shelf until the mounting brackets contact the rack rails. The shelf
ensures that the holes in the mounting brackets of the chassis align with the holes in the rack rails.
Figure 67 on page
If you are installing more than one router in a rack, install the lowest one
Before front mounting the router in a rack, have a qualified technician
Lifting the chassis and mounting it in a rack requires two people. The empty
To prevent injury, keep your back straight and lift with your legs,
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