STANDARD RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE 003-873 | ISSUE 2 | APRIl 2016 | PAGE 3 OF 18
2 . Tools and Materials
2 .1 Tools
The following tools may be required:
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Hoist or lifting device capable of lifting at least 400 pounds (largest cabinet’s weight,
including packaging)
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Forklift or handtruck
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216B tool or a 7/16-inch nut driver (for entry into the interior of the cabinet)
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Crescent wrench
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9/16-inch nut driver or socket
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3/4-inch nut driver or socket
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Phillips-head screwdriver
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Dry-process connector cleaning supplies
Depending upon the fiber and splicing configurations, the following tools may also be required:
• Drill and drill bits
• lint-free wipes
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Appropriate hardware for wall, if wall-mounting
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Isopropyl alcohol
• Flat-tipped screwdriver
• Fiber stripping tools
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Splicing equipment and supplies
2 .2 Materials
Mounting hardware to attach the cabinet to the wall is not provided. The hardware needed is
dependent upon the surface to which the cabinet is being installed.
3 . Storage and Transportation
The shipping container and its contents must be stored
indoors in a vertical position in the original packaging. A
forklift or handtruck capable of lifting approximately 150
pounds is required to unload or transport the product in
its shipping container prior to unpacking. Observe all local
safety precautions when moving the container. Do not
double-stack shipping containers.
4 . Unpackaging the Cabinet and
Components
Step 1:
Place the container near the site prepared
for installation of the cabinet. Remove the
installation instruction.
Step 2:
Remove the shrinkwrapping from around the
cabinet (Figure 2).
Step 3:
Cut the bands holding the cabinet to the pallet.
Figure 2
— Remove Exterior Packaging
TPA-3694
Lifting
Eye
Cut
Bands
Here
