Figure 52: Steps To Installing Gs970Emx Switches On A Plywood Base - Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS970EMX Series Installation Manual

Wall Studs
Wall
Step 1: Install the plywood
base on the wall.
The plywood base should be mounted on two studs in the wall. The
recommended minimum dimensions of a plywood base for GS970EMX/20
and GS970EMX/28 Switches are listed here:
Width: 55.9 centimeters (22 inches)
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Height: 50 centimeters (20 inches)
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Thickness: 2.5 centimeters (1 inch)
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The dimensions assume the wall studs are 41 centimeters (16 inches)
apart. You might need to adjust the width of the base if the distance
between the studs in your wall is different than the industry standard.
You should install the plywood base on the wall and then install the switch
on the base. Refer to Figure 52.
Figure 52. Steps to Installing GS970EMX Switches on a Plywood Base
Consult a qualified building contractor for installation instructions for the
plywood base. The installation guidelines are listed here:
Use a stud finder to identify the middle of studs and hot electrical
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wiring in the wall.
Attach the base to two wall studs with a minimum of four screws.
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The selected wall location for the base should provide sufficient
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space from other devices or walls so that you can access the front
and back panels, and for adequate air flow for ventilation.
CentreCOM GS970EMX Series Installation Guide for Standalone Switches
Plywood
Base
Step 2: Install the switch
on the plywood base.
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