Installation Guide

CommScope ERA
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CAP MX Medium Power Carrier Access Point Installation Guide M0203A5A_uc
Page 32 © November 2020 CommScope, Inc.
Installing CAP MXs
Mount the CAP MX to a Wall or Vertical Surface
There are two mounting options for the CAP MX; follow the procedure that is appropriate for this installation:
• "Mount a CAP MX Using a Single Mounting Bracket” on page 32
• "Mount Two CAP MXs Using a Dual Mounting Bracket” on page 38.
Mount a CAP MX Using a Single Mounting Bracket
1 Obtain the CAP MX Single Mounting Bracket (CommScope PN 7841793-xx).
2 Follow the steps in "Unpack and Inspect the CAP MX and Optional Accessories” on page 26. Table 9 lists
the parts that ship with the CAP MX Single Mounting Bracket.
3 Refer to "Determine the Mounting Site” on page 23 to determine the mounting location, which must be
able to support the weight and dimensions of the CAP MX.
4 Refer to "Mounting Orientation” on page 31 to determine the mounting orientation of the CAP MX.
5 Refer to and observe all cautions listed in "General Mounting Cautions” on page 30.
If this installation requires the optional Hybrid Fiber Splice Box to provide fiber and power to the CAP MX,
follow the steps in
Table 9. Parts List for CommScope PN 7841793-XX
Description Quantity
Single Wall-Mounting Bracket 1
Installer must verify that the mounting surface will safely support the combined load of the electronic
equipment and all attached hardware and components.