P/2 DA8 and P/2 DA12 • Installation and Operation
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overloading might have on overcurrent protection and
supply wiring. Give appropriate consideration to the
equipment nameplate ratings when addressing this
concern.
5. Reliable earthing (grounding) — Maintain reliable
grounding of rack-mounted equipment. Pay particular
attention to supply connections other than direct
connections to the branch circuit (such as the use of power
strips).
Rack mounting procedures
The units can be rack mounted, using the MBD 149 mounting kit
(part #70-077-03) provided with the unit.
1. Remove rubber feet if these have been installed on the
bottom of the unit.
2. Secure one bracket to each side of the distribution amplifier
with the provided bracket mounting screws (four #8 screws
for each bracket — see figure 1 below).
Rack mounting screws
Bracket mounting screws
FRONT
MBD 149 Bracket
Figure 2-1 — Installing a full rack unit on a shelf rack
3. Align the holes in the mounting brackets with holes in the
rack and secure the unit with brackets to the rack using the
four rack-mounting screws and four washers provided with
the mounting kit.
