Service manual

Installation: Mechanical Installation 2-9
2.2 Mechanical Installation
This section describes the procedures to unpack and mechanically install the base station/repeater
equipment. A variety of mounting methods are possible, depending on whether a cabinet or rack (if
any) has been selected to house the base station(s)/repeater(s). Installation procedures are
provided for each of the cabinet and rack types, as well as the slide rail.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to observe proper electrostatic discharge precautions if modules
must be removed from the base station/repeater.
2.2.1 Unpacking Equipment
2.2.1.1 Introduction
Base station/repeater equipment packing methods vary depending upon the type of rack or cabinet
selected by the customer. Unpacking procedures for these various methods are provided in the
following paragraphs.
IMPORTANT: The equipment must be immediately inspected for damage after
unpacking, and a report of the extent of any damage made to the
transportation company and to Motorola.
2.2.1.2 Unpacking Base Stations/Repeaters
The base station/repeater is shipped in a carton, cushioned by four plastic inserts at the corners of
the carton.
2.2.1.3 Front Bezel – Removal and Replacement
Remove the station front bezel from its chassis locking clip by carefully pulling it forward.
Replace the station front bezel by inserting one of the front bezel locking clips into corresponding
latch on the station housing, and carefully pressing the panel on the opposite side until the second
locking clip snaps into place.
Figure 2-3 Removal and Replacement of Front Bezel
Improper handling of the base station/repeater may cause personal injury
or damage to the base station/repeater. DO NOT pick up the base station/
repeater by holding the Preselector (if so equipped). Use the handles on
the front of the base station/repeater, or the Power Supply and Power
Amplifier casings when picking up the base station/repeater.
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