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Ensure that the rack is stable and secured to the building.
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Ensure there is enough space to place the uninstalled router in its new location and along the path to
the new location (see “Clearance Requirements for Airflow and Hardware Maintenance for an MX10016”
on page 95).
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Review “General Safety Guidelines and Warnings” on page 273.
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Review the chassis lifting guidelines described in “MX10016 Chassis Lifting Guidelines” on page 279.
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Ensure that the router has been safely powered off (see “Powering Off an MX10016 Router” on page 238).
CAUTION: When removing more than one router chassis from a rack, remove the routers
in order from top to bottom.
Ensure that you have the following parts and tools available to remove the router:
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A mechanical lift rated for 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
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A Phillips (+) screwdriver, number 2 or number 3, depending on the size of your rack-mounting screws
To removethe router using a mechanical lift (see Figure 118 on page 242):
1. Use the appropriate Phillips (+) screwdriver to remove the 14 mounting screws that attach the chassis
flange to the rack.
2. Move the lift to the rack and position the lift so that its platform is centered about 0.5 in. (1.27 cm)
below the bottom of the router chassis and as close to the chassis as possible.
3. Carefully slide the router from the adjustable base brackets attached to the rack onto the lift.
4. Move the lift away from the rack and lower the lift.
5. Use the lift to transport the router to its new location.
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