Earthquake Resistance
All Tekelec system configurations are designed to assure that the system remains operational during
and after an earthquake, even when the system is located on the upper floors of a zone 4 central office.
Space Requirements
Provide space as described in
. These space requirements provide for Tekelec
equipment installed in a 23-inch heavy-duty frame, which measures 7 feet high. Separator panels and
end panels add to the width of multiple frame systems.
Table 5: Space Requirements
Notes
Dimensions
Building Area
To provide a clear, uncluttered
route for moving equipment
4.5 feet wide by 8 feet tall
(1.4 meters wide by 2.4 meters
tall)
Halls
between the loading/receiving
dock and the planned system
location
Floor area recommended for one
Tekelec frame (multiply by the
30 inches wide by 24 inches deep
(76.2 cm wide by 60.96 cm deep)
Frame location
number of frames listed on the
Initial Sales Order)
Total area per frame = 720
square inches (5.0 square feet)
(0.465 square meters)
To allow maneuvering frames
into place and provide ample
4 feet (1.2 meters)
Side aisles
work space around the
equipment
From walls or other frames
3 feet 6 inches (107 cm)
Front and rear access
From walls or other frames
12 inches (31 cm)
Side access
In addition, when planning the installation, be sure to take into account spare hardware storage,
modems, terminals, printers, cross connect panels, and all other items that might require space in a
system.
Floor Loading
Tekelec products installed in heavy-duty control or extension frames are designed for installation on
raised or solid floors, which are recommended to have a distributed load capacity of no less than 100
pounds per square foot (504 kg/m2) and a maximum weight of EAGLE 5 ISS 850 lbs (386 kg).
Use the following equation to calculate the floor loading:
Distributed floor capacity = Total equipment weight/floor area
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Safety and Pre-Installation Requirements
Hardware and Installation Manual
