Step 4: Install The Ptx3000 Packet Transport Router; Install The Packet Transport Router By Using A Lift - Juniper PTX3000 Quick Start Manual

Step 4: Install the PTX3000 Packet Transport Router

Install the Packet Transport Router By Using a Lift

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Because of the size and weight of the device, we recommend that you install the packet
transport router by using a mechanical lift.
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CAUTION: Before installing the PTX3000 Packet Transport Router:
Verify that a mechanical lift is available for the installation.
Have a qualified technician verify that the rack is strong enough to support
the chassis weight and is adequately supported at the installation site.
Ensure that the rack is in its permanent location and is secured to the
building.
Ensure that the installation site allows adequate clearance for both airflow
and maintenance.
NOTE: A mounting shelf is not required to install the packet transport router.
To install the packet transport router using a lift (see
Figure 4 on page 10):
Load the packet transport router onto the lift, making sure the packet transport router
1.
rests securely on the mechanical lift.
CAUTION: Do not lift the packet transport router by using the handles on
the front-mounting flanges. Use these handles only to help position the
packet transport router.
Using the lift, position the packet transport router in front of the rack. Lift the chassis
2.
slightly above the position you plan to install it, and position it as close as possible to
the rack.
With two people in front, push the front-mounting flanges to slide the packet transport
3.
router into the rack until the front-mounting flanges contact the rack rails. The
front-mounting flanges of the chassis align with the holes in the rack rails.
Install a mounting screw into each of the mounting holes aligned with the rack, starting
4.
from the bottom (Table 3 on page
the screws completely.
Visually inspect the alignment of the packet transport router. If the packet transport
router is installed properly in the rack, all the mounting screws on one side of the rack
Step 4: Install the PTX3000 Packet Transport Router
Figure 3 on page 9
8). Use an appropriate screwdriver to tighten all
and
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