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NX5/NX3 INSTALLATION MANUAL UNPACKING AND POSITIONING
VERSION 3.1 2021-04-22 PAGE 2.2.1
SECTION 2.2: UNPACKING AND POSITIONING
To install an NX5/NX3 transmitter, perform the following tasks:
NOTE
: The NX5/NX3 is housed in a single cabinet, which includes the power transformer. The cabinet is
designed for installation with or without a forklift. Both methods of installation are described in this
section. Crated and uncrated cabinet weights are shown in
Table 2.2.1 .
Table 2.2.1: NX5/NX3 Weight
1. Ensure the NX5/NX3’s outer plywood shell has been removed.
2. Lift the transmitter off the pallet, using a forklift or sufficient manpower. If you are using a forklift,
lift the NX5/NX3 from the front or rear of the cabinet (see
Figure 2.2.1 on page 2.2.2 ).
NOTE:
If you are using a forklift, ensure the two forks will fit together in the space provided.
3. Move the NX5/NX3 into its final position, using one of the following methods:
 using a forklift, if available, and go to Step 5 .
 using a pallet jack, and go to Step 5 .
NOTE:
If you are using a pallet jack, ensure that one fork of the pallet jack is centered under
the transmitter cabinet and that an additional person is available to assist with stabilizing the
transmitter while it is being lifted and moved.
 installing the optional casters to roll the transmitter, as detailed in Step 4 .
WARNING! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE TRANSMITTER CABINET
UNLESS SUFFICIENT MANPOWER OR MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE IS
AVAILABLE TO MOVE IT INTO POSITION WITHOUT DAMAGING THE CABINET
OR CAUSING INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
CAUTION! THE NX5/NX3 CONTAINS ADJUSTABLE FEET THAT ALLOW
LEVELING OF THE CABINET IN ITS FINAL POSITION. ENSURE THE LEVELING
FEET ARE FULLY RETRACTED (UP) BEFORE MOVING THE NX5/NX3. FAILURE
TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LEVELING FEET AND ATTACHED
METALWORK.
CRATED WEIGHT UNCRATED WEIGHT
317 kg (696 lbs) 261 kg (573 lbs)
NOTE: Weights assume standard method of shipping, which includes power transformer in cabinet.