6.
Mechan
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l Installati
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Mounting the OPT on a Post
If a post is part of the installation, the post must be securely attached to the ground using
appropriate fastenings.
NOTE:
Due to the variability in sites, Compac does not supply ground fastenings with the
post. The base plate has 4 x 19mm holes for fastenings, select appropriate fastenings
according to the surface and location where the OPT is to be mounted.
CAUTION:
Take care when opening the OPT cabinet door before the cabinet is securely
mounted. The door holds several heavy components that will cause the cabinet to tip when
opened.
To mount the post onto the base:
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Place the post over the base with the opening facing away from where the front of
the OPT will be.
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If the OPT has been supplied with the extra security upgrade, place the powder
coated stainless steel bolt covers over the base mounting nuts (trim the bolts if
needed). Secure using the supplied stainless steel bolts passing through the bolt
cover, post and base plate. (The bolts may need trimming.)The rounded head faces
out and place a flat washer under the nut on the inside of the post.
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Standard OPTs do not have the bolt covers. Fasten using the supplied galvanised
bolts with the rounded head facing out and a flat washer under the nut.
To mount the OPT onto the post:
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OPTs with the extra security upgrade use special keyed machine screws. The head
of the bolts face out. Standard OPTs use four M10 bolts, nuts, flat and spring
washers.
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Place the OPT cabinet on top of the post and securely fasten the cabinet to the post
using a flat washer and spring washer under the nut.
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Feed the wiring into the base of the OPT using vapour resistant glands and block
any unused holes.
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Coil and secure all loose wiring inside the post. Neatly cable-tie the wiring inside
cabinet to existing cable routings. Ensure wiring will not contact any equipment
when the door is closed and ensure it is not under tension.
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Fit the cover plate on the back of the post using the supplied M6 Security Torx head
screws or security keyed M6 machine screws for the extra security models.
NOTE:
Use only the Compac supplied 4 bolt mounting plate to secure the OPT to the post.
NOTE:
Security Torx or Security Keyed head screws must be used on the cover plate of the
post to prevent unauthorised access to the wiring.
CAUTION:
Any unused holes in the bottom of the OPT cabinet must be blanked. No open
holes in the base of the OPT cabinet are permitted.
