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SCP-PGCAB001-010-01H
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IELD
ABINET
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VERVIEW
The procedures for handling, storing, placing and grounding of the PG-FlexPlus field cabinet are covered in this
section. Complete the operations in this section before proceeding with cable splicing and equipment turn-up.
H
ANDLING
Field cabinets are usually shipped to the customer via truck and delivered to a staging area (for example, a garage
or warehouse). Ensure that the proper equipment is available to unload the delivery truck and to transport the field
cabinet to the job site.
At the staging area, a forklift truck may lift the packed field cabinet from front or rear side. The field cabinet is
equipped with lifting eyes that may be used for handling the packed field cabinet.
The field cabinet is shipped from the factory with protective packaging. This packaging includes a pallet and
multilayer cardboard sides and top. The field cabinet is secured to the bottom pallet with four bolts. The cardboard
sides are stapled to the pallet and to the top.
The protective packaging should not be removed until the field cabinet is at the job site. However, the cardboard
sides and top may be removed to allow inspection in the staging area prior to shipping to the job site. The field
cabinet may be damaged during shipping to the job site if the field cabinet is improperly secured to the factory-
provided pallet or if the pallet is not used.
When transporting the field cabinet to the job site, properly secure the field cabinet to the truck or trailer to prevent
shifting.
Figure 4 on page 11
page 11
illustrates the recommended method of securing a field cabinet that has the cardboard sides and top
removed.
S
TORAGE
A substantial portion of the field cabinet's protection against humidity is obtained from the normal heat dissipated by
the electronic circuits. A desiccant material protects the field cabinet during shipment and outdoor storage. This
material is located at the bottom of the equipment rack and should not be removed until the circuit packs are ready
to be installed. Circuit packs should be powered up immediately after installation.
If for some reason the circuit packs cannot be powered up immediately after installation (within a few days of
installation), the bay fans should be activated to provide adequate humidity protection. A low-power heat source,
such as an incandescent light bulb, located in the rack can also be used to provide humidity protection. A heat
source should provide approximately 100 watts of heat.
10
NSTALLATION
illustrates the recommended method of securing a packaged field cabinet.
July 19, 2004
Figure 5 on
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.
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