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GS980M Series Installation Guide
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Installation Guidelines
Here are guidelines to installing the switch on a wall:
 You can install the switch on a wall with 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” on page 61. A plywood base
is not required for a concrete wall.
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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 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 a 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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Note
Before starting, verify that the wall is sturdy enough to hold the
switch’s weight. You should position the switch so that it can be
screwed into the wall’s framing timber or equivalent structural
element. The wall location must provide adequate space to the front
and back panels so that you can service the unit, and for ventilation.
Tools and
Material
Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a wall:
 Four wall/equipment rack brackets and sixteen screws (included
with the switch)
 Four wood or concrete wall screws (included with the switch)
 Four concrete wall anchors (included with the switch)
 Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
 Flat-head screwdriver (not provided)
 Stud finder for a wooden wall, capable of identifying the middle of