AT&T 75 - Equipment Room Hardware and Cabling Installation; Hardware Installation; Installing the Cross-Connect Field

Z100-TYPE HARDWARE
EQUIPMENT ROOM HARDWARE AND CABLING INSTALLATION
Hardware Installation
The procedures provided in this manual for installing hardware are written so that one
System Technician can do the installation. Procedures are provided for installing the
following:
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Cross-Connect Field
Cable Slack Managers
Labels for Cross-Connect Field
Cable Access Panels
Labels for Cable Access Panels
Sneak Fuse Panels.
Installing the Cross-Connect Field
The preferred cross-connect field location is directly behind the switch cabinet. The first
connector module is aligned with the left side of the switch cabinet (see Figure 2-21). This
arrangement allows for growth on the right side of the cross-connect field.
When off-premises stations are required and you are installing a cross-connect
field using Z100A1 connector modules, Z100B1 connector modules provided for
off-premises stations are installed last in the field.
To install the cross-connect field, proceed as follows:
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Locate the position of the first connector module on the floor plan.
Position the bottom of the first connector module 35 inches (88.9 cm) above the
floor as shown in Figure 2-26 (see Note).
Note: The first module must be mounted accurately in a vertical position
(plumb) because all other modules are positioned from this one.
Mark the upper-left slotted mounting screw opening in the support.
Remove the module, drill a hole in the backboard for No. 10 wood screw, and start
the 1-1/4 inch (32-mm) screw.
Move the module back in place and carefully align with a level.
Mark the remaining five slotted openings located in the support and remove the
module.
Drill holes in the backboard for No. 10 wood screws and move connector module
back into place.
Using 1-1/4 inch (32-mm) No. 10 wood screws, fasten the cross-connect module into
place. Do not tighten the screws on the right side until the next connector module
is in place.
Using the positioning tabs, align the next connector module to the right of the
previously installed module.
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Push the supports together until the top and bottom interlocks snap together.
Tighten the screws on the left side for the previously installed connector module.
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