
Traverse Installation and Commissioning Guide, Section 7: Hardware Installation Procedures
Install the Rack Adapters
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Install the Rack
Adapters
Use standard rack adapters to install Traverse system components into a 23-inch
(584 mm) telco rack. Rack adapters come with thread-forming mounting screws and in
various lengths depending on your installation requirements.
Install the Traverse system in the central office bay and rack designated by your
engineering work order using a minimum of six 12-24 thread-forming screws.
Table 7-2 Install the Rack Adapters
Step
Procedure
1
Install conductive plated rack adapters on both sides of the rack for the
relevant Traverse system component. Align and position the rack adapter
slots with the holes in the rack.
2
Place and tighten thread-forming screws through the rack adapter slots and
into the rack. Thread-forming screws are used to ground the rack adapters
and Traverse system component to the rack. Torque screws to 65 lbs/in.
3
Within the procedures shown in the next step, you will place and tighten
screws on each side of the Traverse system component to secure it to the
rack adapters and thus the rack.
4
The Install the Rack Adapters procedure is complete.
Continue to the installation procedure for the specific Traverse system
component.
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