Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Unpacking, Moving and Securing Guide

Transferring the Chassis to a Mechanical Lifting Device

This section describes how to put the chassis on the lift and transfer the chassis to a lifting device. We recommend that at least two people perform this procedure.

Caution

Exercise extreme caution during this procedure. The chassis is unstable when not secured to the pallet or rack. The chassis should always remain upright and should not be bumped or dropped. Because of the high chassis weight, you should not attempt to move or lift it without a mechanical lifting device.

Prerequisites

Before moving the chassis from the shipping pallet to a lifting device, you must remove the front door.
Before moving the chassis from the shipping pallet to a lifting device, you must ensure that the filler cards, line cards, route processor cards, and fan trays are properly screwed.

Steps

SUMMARY STEPS

Place the mechanical lifting device on the side of the chassis on the pallet.
Prepare to use the mechanical lifting device by placing a piece of plywood or Masonite on the surface of the lift (to prevent damaging the lower air plenums).
With at least two people, move the chassis carefully from the pallet onto the lifting device as shown in th figure, below. The chassis has lifting handles at either side.

DETAILED STEPS

Step 1

Place the mechanical lifting device on the side of the chassis on the pallet.

Figure 1. Aligning the Lifting Device in Front of the Chassis on the Pallet

Step 2

Prepare to use the mechanical lifting device by placing a piece of plywood or Masonite on the surface of the lift (to prevent damaging the lower air plenums).

Step 3

With at least two people, move the chassis carefully from the pallet onto the lifting device as shown in th figure, below. The chassis has lifting handles at either side.


1	Chassis handle

Note

Other resources might be required to ensure a safe chassis transfer. We recommend using as many people as required to move the chassis at your site safely. Always follow safety precautions when moving a chassis.

Caution

When moving or mounting the chassis, be careful not to apply pressure to the horizontal fiber management areas on the chassis, or they may bend or break.

The figure below, shows the location of the fiber management areas on the chassis.

Figure 3. Location of Fiber Management Areas


1	Fiber management top area	2	Fiber management bottom area

What to do next

What to Do Next

After performing this task, move the chassis to its final location.

Moving the Cisco NCS 4016 Chassis

This section describes the procedures required to move the Cisco NCS 4016 chassis to its final location. This section contains the following topics:

Note

The installation of a Cisco NCS 4016 chassis may require space, floor loading, power, and cooling modifications to your facility. Site planning should have been performed well in advance of the scheduled delivery of your system. See the Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Site Planning Guide .

Moving Guidelines for the Cisco NCS 4016 Chassis

We recommend that at least two people move the as-shipped chassis from the shipping dock to the installation site. Make sure that you have at least three people to transport the chassis up and down a ramp. We also recommend that you leave the as-shipped chassis attached to its pallet for moving. Follow these guidelines:

Chassis installation location must be identified.
Packaging should be removed while leaving the chassis firmly secured to the pallet.

Note

To ensure that the chassis has proper access to the installation location, see the Cisco Network Convergence System 4000 Series Site Planning Guide .

Identify the type of suitable moving device that will be used to move the as-shipped chassis from the loading dock or staging area to the installation site.
Make certain all doorways and hallways are wide and tall enough for the moving the as-shipped chassis. The Cisco NCS 4016 chassis needs an aisle of approximately 60 inches in width.
Make sure that you have at least one person on each side of the chassis.
When transporting the as-shipped chassis on a ramp , follow these guidelines:
- Make sure that you have at least three people to transport the chassis up and down a ramp. One person in the rear pushing, one person at the front pulling, and one steering the chassis.
- Exercise extreme caution when moving chassis up an incline of any angle.

Caution

If the route to the installation site has any ramps, use a moving device other than a scissor lift to move the chassis over the ramps, and then transfer the chassis onto a suitable lifting device such as a scissor lift for installation. Leave the filler cards in place in empty card slots while you move or install the chassis in the rack. The filler cards provide support to keep the chassis square during movement and installation.

Moving the Chassis to the Final Location

This section describes how to move the as-shipped Cisco NCS 4016 chassis.

Caution

The chassis is shipped with filler cards per the configuration ordered. Leave these in place to maintain chassis stiffness and integrity during moving.

To move the Cisco NCS 4016 chassis to its installation location, follow these steps: