Unpack And Inspect The Cap L And Optional Accessories; Mount The Cap L - CommScope ION E Series Installation Manual

Installing CAP Ls

Unpack and Inspect the CAP L and Optional Accessories

Inspect the exterior of the shipping container(s) for evidence of rough handling that may have damaged
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the components in the container.
Unpack each container while carefully checking the contents for damage and verify with the packing slip.
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If damage is found or parts are missing, file a claim with the commercial carrier and notify CommScope
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Technical Support (see "DCCS Global Technical Support" on page 51). Save the damaged cartons for
inspection by the carrier.
Save all shipping containers for use if the equipment requires shipment at a future date.
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Mount the CAP L

The CAP L is suitable for indoor and outdoor installations as follows:
Indoors—All versions of the CAP L can be installed indoors.
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Outdoors—
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Only Optical Fiber CAP Ls with the optional Fan Kit can be installed outdoors.
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Do not install Copper CAP Ls (that is, have Cat6A cabling) outdoors as they are not designed for
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outdoor temperatures, nor do they have required lightning protection.
Mounting instructions are divided into the sections listed below.
The following sections apply to all installations.
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"General Mounting Cautions" on page 21
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"Mounting Orientation for Wall Mounts" on page 24.
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Follow the mounting instructions that are appropriate for this installation:
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"Flat-Surface Mount a CAP L" on page 23
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"Wall Mount a CAP L Using a Flat Mounting Bracket Kit" on page 26
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"Ceiling Mount a CAP L with a Fan Kit" on page 35
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"Wall Mount a CAP L Using a AC/DC Power Supply Kit" on page 32.
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