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Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 5 Mounting the Router
General Safety Information for Mounting
General Safety Information for Mounting
Before performing any of the tasks in this chapter, read the safety warnings in this section and in the
“Installation Safety and Site Preparation” section on page 2-1
.
One person is required to properly and safely mount the router.
Caution
All mounting methods at any location are subject to the acceptance of local jurisdiction.
Caution
The mounting surface, attaching screws, and optional wall anchors must be able to support a
50 pound (22.7 kg) static weight.
Caution
Personnel mounting the router must understand grounding methods.
Warning
Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or
where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care
not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper
installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example,
U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada: Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).
Statement 1052
Contents of the Mounting Kits
This section describes the contents of the mounting kits available for the router and when you should use
each kit.
Pole Mount Kit
When to Use
Use the Cisco pole mount kit to install the mounting plate on any pole or streetlight. The kit supports
poles that meet the following criteria:
•
Size
—2 to 16 inch diameter poles
CGR-PMK-BAND
Band Strap Kit,
page 5-5
This kit includes two steel straps for mounting the router
on poles larger than 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter. This
kit is used together with the
Pole Mount Kit
. A BAND-IT
Tool is required to install the steel straps on a pole.
AIR-BAND-INST-TL=
Strap Tool Kit,
page 5-6
This kit includes a BAND-IT tool that is required when
using steel straps to install the router on poles larger than
4.5 inches (11.4 cm) in diameter.
Cisco Product ID (PID)
Name
Description