Nortel Networks 1000M User Manual

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Bracing against earthquakes

Contents

This section contains information on the following topics:

"Method for earthquake bracing" (page 63)

Introduction

This chapter provides the recommended installation method for bracing
the Small System cabinets or chassis against earthquakes. This method
does not guarantee that the system will continue to operate during or after
an earthquake.

This chapter contains the following procedure:

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Procedure 1 "Earthquake bracing method" (page 63)

Method for earthquake bracing

To earthquake brace your Small System, fasten a 20 mm (3/4 in.) piece of
plywood securely to the wall. Then, place the system components on the
backboard. Do not attach the system components directly to the wall.

WARNING

To brace your Small System against earthquakes, you must install
the cabinet or chassis on a wall in a vertical position.

Procedure 1

Earthquake bracing method

Step

Action

Determine the size of the backboard.

Nortel Communication Server 1000

Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Small System Installation and Commissioning

NN43011-310

01.04

Standard

Release 5.0

13 May 2008