2. From the inside of the rack mounting flange, insert one edge of the cage nut
into the hole.
3. Push the tool through the hole and hook the other edge of the cage nut.
4. Pull the tool and the cage nut back through the hole to complete the installation
of the cage nut.
Using a flat-blade screwdriver
Use the following procedure to install a cage nut with a flat-blade screwdriver:
1. Determine the hole in which you want to install the cage nut.
2. Hold the cage nut in one hand and compress the cage nut clip with a flat-blade
screwdriver.
3. With the clip compressed, push the edge of the cage nut fully into the hole from
the inside of the rack mounting flange.
4. Release the screwdriver pressure on the clip to lock the cage nut into place.
Clip Nuts
Use clip nuts if your rack has circular holes. If your rack has square holes, you can
use the rack-insertion tool or a flat-blade screwdriver to install cage nuts.
Figure 27. Installing cage nuts with a flat-blade screwdriver
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