ADCP-96-015 • Issue 1 • July 2004

2 BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION

This section provides general installation considerations, unpacking and inspection procedures, and lists the tools and materials required for cabinet installation.

2.1Installation Overview

Installation of the ACE-142S/142V cabinet involves the following main tasks:

Installing a Support Base–The cabinet must be mounted on a suitable support base. The following two mounting options are available:

•Fiberglass Mounting Sleeve (FMS)–The FMS provides a stable mounting platform plus storage space under the cabinet for OSP cable slack. The FMS may also be used as a splicing vault for the OSP feeder and distribution cables.

•Poured Concrete Pad–Concrete slab with Pad Mounting Frame (PMF). The PMF provides a stainless-steel frame for mounting the cabinet. The PMF ensures that the cabinet will be securely anchored to the concrete slab.

Mounting the Cabinet–After the support base is installed, the cabinet is secured to the support base.

Feeder and Distribution Cable Installation–The cabinet OSP feeder and distribution cables are routed into the cabinet and spliced.

Connector Panel Installation-Additional connector panels are installed in the cabinet if needed.

Splitter installation–Additional splitters are installed in the cabinet if needed.

2.2Unpacking and Inspection

This section provides instructions for opening the shipping boxes, verifying that all parts have been received, and verifying that no shipping damage has occurred.

Use the following procedure to unpack and inspect the cabinet and all accessories:

1.Open the shipping carton(s) and carefully unpack the cabinet and any accessories from the protective packing material.

2.Open the cabinet doors (requires 216B key tool) and check for broken or missing parts. If there are damages, contact ADC (see Section 13) for an RMA (Return Material Authorization) and to reorder if replacement is required.

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