Installing the Replacement Chassis

About this task

Complete the following steps to install the replacement chassis:

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Use safe lifting practices when moving the product.
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A completely empty chassis weighs approximately 35.61 kg (78.5 lb) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
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A completely empty chassis weighs approximately 35.61 kg (78.5 lb) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
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A completely empty chassis weighs approximately 24.49 kg (54 lb) and requires a hydraulic or assisted lift to install it.
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Make sure the rack housing the device is adequately secured to prevent it from becoming unstable or falling over.

Procedure

  1. If the chassis is in a rack, remove it from the rack.
  2. Place the chassis on a lift or on the shipping pallet provided with the original chassis and transport it to a storage location.
  3. Unpack the new chassis.
    1. Cut the bands that encircle the packaging.
    2. Open the top of the shipping box and remove the accessory kit, the rack mount kits, and the foam from the top of the chassis.
    3. Lift the cardboard shipping container and inner cardboard sleeve off the chassis.
    4. Remove the antistatic plastic off the chassis.
    5. Save the packing materials for use when returning the old chassis.
    6. Leave the chassis on top of the foam shipping tray and wood pallet if the chassis must be transported to the installation location.
    7. Verify the contents of the shipping carton by referring to Shipped Items.
    8. Save the foam packing material and the wooden pallet for reuse.
  4. Use a pallet jack or other assisted lift to transport the new chassis to the installation area. Doorways must be wider than 91 cm (36 in.) to accommodate the chassis on the pallet.
  5. Use a lift to raise the chassis to the correct level. If installing the chassis in a rack, follow the instructions provided by the rack kit manufacturer.