Chapter 3: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack
Removing the Rubber Feet
The chassis comes with rubber feet on the base panel for tabletop installation, which is not recommended for this product. Allied Telesis recommends removing the feet before installing the chassis in the equipment rack. To remove the rubber feet, perform the following procedure:
Warning
The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when lifting the chassis.
Note
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until after the unit is installed in the equipment rack. You might bend the chassis and cause misalignment of the slots and card guides if you lift the chassis without the shipping brace.
1.Place the unit upside down on a level, secure surface, as shown in Figure 33.
Figure 33. Turning the Chassis Upside Down
2.Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the rubber feet from the bottom of the chassis, as shown in Figure 34 on page 79.
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