User's Manual

Remote Fiber Node (RFN) User Manual

9. Installation

9.1. Mounting

The wall or ceiling bolts securing unit must be sufficiently able to carry the weight of the RFN

which must be aligned properly balancing weight throughout the supports. While mounting the

RFN a platform underneath must sustained all its weight until all the mounting bolts are tighten

and secured. See outline section in this manual for bracket hole dimensions and recommended

bolt size.

Fully populated unit nearly weighs 200 lbs; therefore proper lifting equipment is required to

bear its weight during installation. Do not attempt to install equipment on your own.

For proper air flow, keep a minimum clearance of 8 inches in front, underneath and top of the

black heat-sink section of the RFN.

Allow at least 14 inches in front of the unit for removal and installation of the Plug-ins. Each

plug-in comes out independently of the other. Remove all the screws around the perimeter of

the plug-in, then to remove the plug-in, hold both handles and pull horizontally straight out

from its housing slot.

9.2. Optical Connections

Travelling from the outside 4 External 9/125 um single mode fiber strands (2- SC/APC, 2- LC

connectors) can either be inserted through the side (left or right) access panels.

See Figure 14 Side Access Panel.