Installation Guidelines; Tools And Material - Allied Telesis AT-x550-18XTQ Installation Manual

Installation Guidelines

Tools and
Material
Here are the guidelines to installing the switch on a wall:
 You may install the switch on a wall that has wooden studs or on a
concrete wall.
 If you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden studs, you
should use a plywood base to support the switch. For more
information, refer to "Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs"
on page 75. A plywood base is not required for a concrete wall.

You should not install the switch on a wall that has metal studs.
Metal studs may not be strong enough to safely support the device.
 You should not install the switch only on sheetrock or similar
material. Sheetrock is not strong enough to safely support the
device.
Warning
The device is heavy. Always ask for assistance before moving or
lifting it to avoid injuring yourself or damaging the equipment.
Warning
The device should be installed on the wall by a qualified building
contractor. Serious injury to yourself or others or damage to the
equipment may result if it is not properly fastened to the wall. 
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Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a wall:

Four AT-BRKT-J24 wall brackets (included with the switch)

Sixteen screws (included with the switch) to attach the AT-BRKT-
J24 brackets to the switch.
 Four wall screws (included with the switch)
 Four anchors for a concrete wall (included with the switch)
 Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
 Stud finder for a wooden wall, capable of identifying the middle of
wall studs and hot electrical wiring (not provided)

Drill and 1/4" carbide drill bit for a concrete wall (not provided)
 Plywood base if you are installing the switch on a wall with wooden
studs (not provided.) Refer to "Plywood Base for a Wall with
Wooden Studs" on page 75 for illustrations.

Four screws for attaching the plywood base to the wall (not
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