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8. Route the cables or cords through the cabinet or along any other route that is
Using the lift tool, the 24–inch load plate, and the bridge tool
Step 1through step 9 on page 49 describe how to use the lift tool (PN 09P2481)
and the 24–inch load plate (PN 11P4369) to install a 2109 Model M12 in the
cabinet. Step 10 on page 49 through step 21 on page 52 describe how to install the
bridge tool (PN 18P5855) in the cabinet for the lower M12 or the upper M12. This
procedure uses parts from the 14U chassis mount kit. See Appendix B, "Model M12
Parts information," on page 95 for a list of these parts.
Attention:
does not exceed the cabinet's weight limits or unbalance the cabinet. When you
calculate the additional weight, include the cards or power supplies that partially
extend out of the chassis.
Perform the following steps to install an M12:
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a. Attach the lower clip nuts to the top of EIA unit 6. Attach the upper
clip nuts to the middle of EIA unit 17.
b. Attach the lower clip nuts to the top of EIA unit 23. Attach the upper
clip nuts to the middle of EIA unit 34.
difficult to reach after you install the chassis.
CAUTION:
A fully populated 2109 Model M12 weighs approximately 115 kg (250
lbs) and requires a minimum of two people and a lift tool to install
it. (C011)
Before you install it, verify that the additional weight of the chassis
CAUTION:
A pinch point exists between the load plate and the bridge tool.
P/N 18P5850-B
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1. Assemble the lift tool if it is not assembled. The assembly and disassembly
instructions are included with the lift tool.
2. Attach the 24–inch load plate to the lift tool.
3. Remove the power supplies and blower assemblies from the M12 to reduce
the weight.
4. Move the lift tool next to the pallet that contains the M12.
a. Adjust the load platform to the same height.
b. Slide the M12 from the pallet onto the load platform.
c. Center the switch on the load platform.
5. Attach the retention straps around the drawer.
6. If the load platform is not at its lowest position, lower the load platform to its
lowest position.
7. Move the lift tool to a position near the rear of the cabinet. See Figure 27 on
page 49.
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