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6. Move the lift away from the rack.
7. Attach the chassis to the rack by installing a mounting screw through each open flange hole and rack
hole, starting from the bottom.
8. Visually inspect the alignment of the router. If the router is installed properly in the rack, all the mounting
screws on one side of the rack are aligned with the mounting screws on the opposite side and the
router is level.
9. After you ensure that the router is aligned properly, tighten the screws.
10. After you install the mounting screws and securely bolt the chassis to the rack, install the safety restraint.
See
"Install the Safety Restraint" on page
Manually Mount a PTX10004 in a Four-Post Rack
If you can't use a mechanical lift to install the router, which is the preferred method, you can install it
manually.
CAUTION:
controllers installed. Lifting the chassis and mounting it in a rack or cabinet requires
at least three people. Make sure the chassis is empty (contains only the backplane and
the fan tray controllers) before you lift it.
The chassis has two handles that are designed for subtle positioning of the chassis.
Do not lift the chassis by the handles.
CAUTION:
that the rack is strong enough to support the router's weight and is adequately
supported at the installation site.
Before you install the router:
1. Prepare the site for installation as described in
2. Ensure the site has adequate clearance for both airflow and hardware maintenance as described in
"PTX10004 Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance" on page
136.
The chassis weighs approximately 123 lb (56 kg) with only the fan tray
Before mounting the router in a rack, have a qualified technician verify
"PTX10004 Site Preparation Checklist" on page
132
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