User Manual

Chapter 4 ● Installing the cabinet, power, and ground
50 Release 2.0, 910056 Rev01d
Understanding the cabinet installation process
This process explains all steps and procedures to follow when installing the IP-RN 8000 cabinet at the cell
site, connecting the main ground rods, and connecting power. Two people are required for cabinet
installation.
1. Understanding outdoor and indoor installation
Read these sections to understand outdoor and indoor installation requirements.
• See Understanding outdoor installation
on page 51.
• See Understanding indoor installation
on page 52.
2. Planning conduit and grounding installation order
Plan the order in which you install conduit and connect the grounding wires.
See Planning conduit and grounding installation
on page 53
3. Preparing for cabinet installation
Unpack the cabinet, remove two access panels, and unbolt the cabinet from its shipping palette.
a. See Unpacking the cabinet from its shipping container
on page 54.
b. See Removing access panels
on page 56.
c. See Unbolting the cabinet from its palette
on page 57.
4. Anchoring the cabinet
Place the cabinet onto its concrete pad, bolt it in place, and reinstall the left side cable access panel.
a. See Placing the cabinet on the concrete pad
on page 58.
b. See Bolting the cabinet in place
on page 62.
c. See Re-installing the left side access panel
on page 63
5. Removing the power terminal access panel
See Removing the power terminal access panel
on page 204.
6. Installing power and backhaul cables/conduit and closing right side access panel
This section provides general instructions for routing power and backhaul cables into the cabinet and
installing external conduit. Cable and conduit installation methods and materials vary from site to site
and must be performed according to all local codes and practises.
See Routing power and backhaul cables into cabinet and closing right side access panel
on page 64
7. Connecting power and grounding
Connect site power to the IP-RN 8000, grounding the IP-RN 8000, and testing power flow to the
IP-RN 8000 and to its internal components.
a. See Connecting the power supply
on page 65
b. See Grounding the cabinet
on page 67
c. See Testing primary power
on page 69
This process is complete. You must connect the backhaul link(s). Go to Understanding the backhaul
installation process on page 74.