Chassis-Lifting Guidelines; Tools And Equipment - Cisco ASR 903 Hardware Installation Manual

Preparing for Installation
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Chassis-Lifting Guidelines

The chassis is not intended to be moved frequently. Before you install the system, ensure that your site is
properly prepared so that you can avoid having to move the chassis later to accommodate power sources and
network connections.
Each time you lift the chassis, follow these guidelines:
• Ensure that your footing is solid, and balance the weight of the chassis between your feet.
• Lift the chassis slowly; never move suddenly or twist your body as you lift.
• Keep your back straight and lift with your legs, not your back. If you must bend down to lift the chassis,
• Do not remove installed components from the chassis.
• Always disconnect all external cables before lifting or moving the chassis.
• Do not carry the chassis in any other packaging except as provided by Cisco packaging. Usage of other
• If the equipment is opened for testing purposes, and has to be re-packaged for movement, package it
• Always use ESD cover to wrap the hardware before packing it into packaging carton.
• If faulty hardware has to be shipped to RMA depot, use same Cisco packaging which was provided at
To prevent personal injury or damage to the chassis, never attempt to lift or tilt the chassis using the
Warning
handles on modules (such as power supplies, fans, or cards); these types of handles are not designed to
support the weight of the unit. Lift the unit only by using handles that are an integral part of the chassis,
or by grasping the chassis underneath its lower edge. Statement 163

Tools and Equipment

You need the following tools and equipment to install and upgrade the router and its components:
• ESD-preventive cord and wrist strap
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
• Number 1 and Number 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
• Flat-blade screwdrivers: Small 3/16-inch (0.476 cm) and medium 1/4-inch (0.625 cm):
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bend at the knees, not at the waist, to reduce the strain on your back muscles.
inferior packaging for equipment movement may cause severe damage to the product.
exactly the same way (orientation) as it was previously packaged at the time of product delivery by
including all the packaging counter parts. Wrong orientation may cause damage to the product during
transportation.
the time of product delivery.
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