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Racked FXT Series Nodes
3.3. Racked FXT Series Nodes
To avoid the potential of serious injury and equipment damage, observe the following precautions before
installing nodes into racks or before removing them from racks:
• Ensure that the node’s weight is fully supported by two people at all times while it is being installed into
or removed from a rack.
• The rack installation must be designed to remain stable while supporting the full weight of the installed
equipment in its maximum extended position.
• Follow the rack manufacturer’s recommendations and use the appropriate load calculator if available
when designing and installing rack systems.
• Contact the rack manufacturer or an engineering consultant if you require assistance determining the
stability of the rack for its intended purpose.
• For single-rack installations, specify and install stability options such as ballast kits, bolt-down kits, and
extensible or permanent stabilizing mechanisms.
• In multiple-rack installations, specify and install a multirack tie-kit option. If the multirack tie kit is not
sufficient to guarantee stability, then install ballast kits, bolt-down kits, and extensible or permanent
stabilizing mechanisms.
• Unless the rack installation is designed otherwise, extend only one piece of equipment from the rack at a
time.
• Install the first piece of equipment into the bottom of the rack, with future equipment installed above
that.
• For installing multiple pieces of equipment at the same time, first install the heavier equipment at the
bottom, then install the lighter equipment sequentially above that.
