Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP
Installing an Indoor MP
Installing and Connecting an Indoor MP
2 – 5
Figure 2–2
shows the universal mounting bracket.
Figure 2–2. Universal Mounting Bracket
Suspended Ceiling Installation—Flush Ceiling Tiles
(For required mounting hardware and tools, see
Table
2– 1 on page
2-4
.)
1. Select an installation location centered over a T-bar in the ceiling.
2. Cut a hole as follows in the ceiling tile for the Cat 5 cable(s):
a. Place the mounting template over the area where you plan to install the MP.
b. Use the box cutter to cut along the line marking the opening for the port connectors.
c. Remove the mounting template and the material you cut from the ceiling panel.
3. Determine whether to install a T-bar clamp onto the ceiling T-bar:
❑
If the T-bar width is 9/16 inches (14.2 mm), you need to install the 9/16 inches (14.2-mm)
T-bar clamp. Go to step 4.
❑
If the T-bar width is 15/16 inches (23.9 mm), the universal mounting bracket fits directly
onto the T-bar. Go to step 5.
4. Install the 9/16-inch (14.2-mm) T-bar clamp onto the ceiling T-bar as shown in
Figure 2–3
.
a. Slide each half of the clamp onto the T-bar so that the clamp lip is fully on the T-bar.
b. Slide the two halves of the clamp toward each other until the tabs are inserted completely
into the holes and the clamp fits snugly on the T-bar.
Note:
Indoor MPs are UL2043 plenum rated, so it also can be installed in the space above
the ceiling if preferred.
Port connector
opening
T-bar flanges
Screw holes
