Allied Telesis AT-SBx8, Installation Manual

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Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack
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Removing the Rubber Feet
The chassis comes with rubber feet on the base panel for tabletop
installation, which is not recommended for this product. Allied Telesis
recommends removing the feet before installing the chassis in the
equipment rack. To remove the rubber feet, perform the following
procedure:
Warning
The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis
recommends that you get assistance when lifting the chassis.
Note
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until
after the unit is installed in the equipment rack. You might bend the
chassis and cause misalignment of the slots and card guides if you
lift the chassis without the shipping brace.
1. Place the unit upside down on a level, secure surface, as shown in
Figure 29.
Figure 29. Turning the Chassis Upside Down
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the rubber feet from the bottom of
the chassis, as shown in Figure 30 on page 89.