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Unpacking the Office Cross-connect Panel
The office cross-connect panel is shipped with a plastic cabinet and a packet of
mounting screws. If the panel has not been installed prior to installation day,
proceed as follows:
(1) Locate the shipping carton containing the panel, and move it to its intended
(2) Open the shipping carton and remove the panel and its plastic cover. Inspect the
(3) Check all items against the packing list. Report any discrepencies or damaged
How to Install the Office Cross-connect Panel
The panel is 460 mm (18 inches) in height, 200 mm (8 inches) in width, and 76 mm
(3 inches) in depth. It requires no external power or grounding. However, it is
strongly recommended that the panel be installed on a plywood backboard.
EQUIPMENT:
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MATERIALS:
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The panel is installed as follows:
(1) Secure a plywood backboard (1/2-inch plywood is suitable) to the wall where
installation location. This location is identified on the floor plan, which is stored
in the Site Records, 450-1011-152.
items for:
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damaged cabling
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foreign material in the BIX connectors and plugs
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defects in the molded plastic connectors or cover
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any obvious signs of damage to the panel.
equipment to the transportation company immediately.
Flat-blade screwdriver
Pencil
Measuring tape.
1/2-inch plywood backboard
Fasteners for securing the backboard to the wall.
the panel is to be installed.
Note: Additional cross-connect panels can be mounted above, below, or to
either side of the first panel, but all cross-connect panels should have at least
200 mm (8 inches) clearance on all sides. A single backboard can be used for all
the panels. (Refer to the floor plan and provisioning tables for details for your
site.)
Installing the Cross-Connect Panel 5
Practice 450-1011-201
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