Allied Telesis AT-220-28GS Series, Installation Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation
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Installing the switch on a wall
These instructions show you how to install the switch on a wall. The rack/
wall mount brackets and screws are provided along with the screws for
securing the switch to a wall with wooden studs. Concrete anchors are
also provided for concrete walls.
Review the procedure “Selecting a site for the switch” on page 21 to verify
that the selected site is suitable for your switch.
Before you start, ensure that the wall is sturdy enough to hold the switch’s
weight. You may need to position the switch so that it can be screwed into
the wall’s framing timber or an equivalent structural element. The wall
location for the switch must provide adequate space to the front and back
panels so that you can service the unit, and for ventilation.
Wall guidelines
Here are the guidelines to installing the switch on a wall:
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You may install the switch on a wall that has wooden studs
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You may install the switch on a concrete wall
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You should not install the switch on a metal stud. Metal studs may
not be strong enough to safely support the device.
Tools and
materials
Here are the required tools and material for installing the switch on a wall:
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Eight bracket screws (provided with the switch)
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Two wall or equipment rack brackets (provided with the switch)
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Four wall screws (provided with the switch for wood or concrete)
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Four concrete anchors (provided with the switch)
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Flat-head screwdriver (not provided)
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Cross-head screwdriver (not provided)
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Stud finder for a wooden wall, capable of identifying the middle of
wooden studs and hot electrical wiring (not provided)
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Drill and a 1/4’’ carbide drill for a concrete wall (not provided)
Caution
The supplied screws and anchors may not be appropriate for all
walls. A qualified building contractor should determine the hardware
requirements for your wall prior to installing the switch.