INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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9.2 Installing supports
• First install a suffi
cient number of supports to establish the location of all the horizontal segments of
the system and to confi rm the planned routing.
• Proceed to install the remaining supports where needed.
• If the system includes 2-inch components, install aluminum extrusions in those segments
of the system where track support kits are specifi ed. Loosely secure aluminum extrusions to
support kit brackets using the cap screws provided. Tighten the cap screws fi nger-tight only to permit
adjustments in location of extrusions.
9.3 Installing horizontal components
• Starting with the largest segments of the system, place several guideway components (fi ttings and
straight sections) in position for mounting on the support kits. Determine the required location of
various components by fi tting them together on a trial basis.
• Working at fl oor level, assemble the system in segments by joining together a number of fi ttings and
straight sections into assemblies of such length as can be handled by the available personnel. Cut
whatever lengths of straight section are needed for assembly from the 1,83 meter (6-foot) sections.
• Secure the various assembled segments of the guideway system to the support kits, but tighten all
fasteners fi nger-tight only. Adjust location of mounting brackets as needed.
• Level and square the complete system to insure that all runs are straight and adequately supported.
Verify that each segment of system is mounted at the correct height.
• When the system is correctly adjusted, tighten all support kit fasteners. If aluminum extrusions were
mounted, secure the extrusions to support brackets using the cap screws provided. Be careful not to
over-tighten extrusion cap screws; overtightening could strip the aluminum threads.
9.4 Installing vertical components
• Connect the fl exible tubing systems or vertical straight sections to downspouts.
• Route
the
fl exible tubing or vertical straight section to its interface point with the vertical duct kit or
specifi ed termination point. Cut the tubing or straight section to required length.
• Install vertical duct kits on the fi bre bay equipment racks. Cut straight sections of duct to required
length. Adjust depth of 2-inch vertical ducts to facilitate routing of patch cords into equipment.
9.5 Installing covers, end caps, and accessories
• Install snap-on covers on all 2-inch fi ttings and straight sections.
• Install
fi xed covers on all 4-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch “up” elbows.
• Install optional hinged covers and snap-on covers on all 4-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch fi ttings and
straight sections.
• Install end caps.
