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Chapter 7
Installing the Router
This chapter discusses the following router installation topics:
■ Safety Requirements, Warnings, and Guidelines on page 45
■ Installing the Router Using a Mechanical Lift on page 45
Safety Requirements, Warnings, and Guidelines
To avoid harm to yourself or the router as you install and maintain it, follow the
guidelines for working with and near electrical equipment, as well as the safety
procedures for working with Internet routers. For a discussion of how to make the
installation site a safe environment, see “Preparing the Site for Router
Installation” on page 29. For a list of safety warnings, see “Safety and Regulatory
Compliance Information” on page 125 and particularly “Electrical Safety Guidelines
and Warnings” on page 144. However, providing an exhaustive set of guidelines for
working with electrical equipment is beyond the scope of this manual.
Installing the Router Using a Mechanical Lift
Because of the router's size and weight—up to 128 lb (58.1 kg) depending on the
configuration—we strongly recommend that you install the router using a mechanical
lift as described in “Installing the Router Using a Lift” on page 46. If you do not use
a lift to install the router, see “Installing the Router Without a Mechanical Lift” on page
187 for complete instructions to install the router safely.
Before installing the router, prepare your site and review the guidelines in “Preparing
the Site for Router Installation” on page 29. The “Site Preparation Checklist” on page
29 summarizes the tasks you must perform when preparing a site for router
installation. You also need to unpack the router from the shipping container, as
described in “Unpacking the Router” on page 37.
This section is divided into the following topics:
■ Tools Required on page 46
■ Installing the Router Using a Lift on page 46
Safety Requirements, Warnings, and Guidelines ■ 45