AMERICAN PRODUCTS AML-423018-22RU Padmount Fiber Distribution Hub Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- AMERICAN PRODUCTS
Table of Contents
- AML-423018-22RU Padmount Fiber Distribution Hub
- Contacting Us
- Safety First
- Important Labeling Information
- Product Overview
- Product Specifications
- Lifting Eyes
- Installation Procedure
- Installation Drawings
- Bonding and Grounding
- Quarter Turn 3-Point Locking Door Latches
- Cable Bushings (Armor Cable)
- Removable Rack Operation
- Appendix A
- Documents / Resources
AP LIBERTY®
Padmount Fiber Distribution Hub
Installation and Operation Manual
AML-303018-14RU
AML-363018-19RU
AML-423018-22RU
AML-423018-22RU Padmount Fiber Distribution Hub
597 Evergreen Road
Strafford MO 65757
417-736-2135
Toll Free: 855-736-2135
Web: www.amprod.us
Form 36-0061-01
Ver. 04/27/2022
Contacting Us
American Products can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied
product.
Technical assistance is available 9am to 4pm central standard time.
- Toll Free: 855-736-2135
- Phone: 417-736-2135
- Fax: 417-736-9535
- Email: Sales@amprod.us
- Web: www.amprod.us
When calling, please have available, or if faxing or emailing, be sure to provide:
- Part Number…………………..
- Serial Number…………………………..
- Date of Purchase…………………
- Date of Installation……………………….
Safety First
This publication provides a description of the American Products AP LIBERTY®
enclosure. The mechanical descriptions, typical applications, installation
instructions, safety guidelines, grounding and bonding are included. Five
types of messages may appear throughout this manual, identified by the
following icons and signal words:
Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material before using this
product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death
DANGER| Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations.
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WARNING| Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION| Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:| Indicates information considered important, but not
hazardrelated (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
The safety alert symbol shall not be used with this signal word.
When a signal word is used for messages relating to property damage,
NOTICE is the choice of signal word.
| WARNING: Never look directly into the end of a fiber that may be
carrying laser light. Laser light is invisible and can damage your eyes.
Viewing it directly does not close involuntarily as when viewing a bright
light.
Consequently, serious damage to the retina of the eye is possible. Should
accidental eye exposure to laser light be suspected, arrange for an eye
examination immediately.
Tools and Equipment Required
Installers should have the following tools and equipment available for this
installation:
Safety Equipment
Use approved safety equipment as required by local health and safety
regulations including (but not restricted to)
- Safety glasses
- Safety gloves
- Safety footwear
- Appropriate handling equipment for batteries and other heavy items
- Appropriate platform(s) and access for working at height (if required)
Important Labeling Information
AP LIBERTY®
Enclosure for Type 4
Tested to Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 94.1-2, UL 50, UL 50E
Product Overview
- The NEMA4 rated AP LIBERTY® enclosure is constructed of Aluminum with a Telcordia GR-487 powder coat painted finish for reduced weight and superior corrosion resistance. The front & rear doors are equipped with three point pad-lockable door latches. The top of the cabinet includes a solar shield to reduce the effects of solar radiation and for structural integrity.
- The equipment-mounting bay has a 16RU to 22RU of vertical 19” rack space in the front of the equipment bay. The 19” rack is also adjustable from front to rear.
- The cabinet utilizes stainless steel hardware, UL recognized EPDM edge gasketing (temp range of – 40F to +212 F.
- When installing cabling or equipment that enters the cabinet, Type 4 entrances, fittings or equipment is to be used to maintain the integrity of the enclosure.
- No live equipment or components are to be installed at any time.
- The enclosure is designed to allow various accessories to be mounted on the enclosure to meet customer requirements. For part number structure for parent enclosure and accessories see diagram below:
Product Specifications
Lifting Eyes
Drawing for Reference only!
NOTICE:
Due to the weight and size of the AP LIBERTY® Fiber Distribution Hub, moving
and handling will require proper hoisting equipment.
Installation Procedure
The AP LIBERTY® Fiber Distribution Hub should be mounted on a structural
mounting surface.
(Structural mounting surfaces include, but not limited too; Vault lids
concrete or polymer, and concrete pads.)
- See figures 1-3 for lifting and mounting specs.
- Instructions for structural surface mounting are listed below.
WARNING
Ensure that national – local electrical and building codes, OSHA and company
safety work rules are observed and provisions made for street flags,
barricades and cones. Secure permits as required by city and company.
Use the procedure below to mount the cabinet on an existing concrete pad.
Have the following equipment ready before beginning this procedure:
- Masonry drill
- 3/8” (9.525 mm) masonry drill bit
- Four Masonry expansion anchors (Recommended 3/8” Diameter)(Plinth holes are 1/2” dia.)
- Wrench
- A pencil
- Hammer
- Ensure that the pad where the cabinet is to be mounted is level from side to side front to back,and diagonally between corners.
- Place the cabinet in its final mounting position on the pad to be used as a template.
- Remove the access cover from front and/or rear of cabinet.
- Mark the location of the mounting holes and move the cabinet aside
- Drill 3/8” (9.525 mm) diameter holes at the locations marked in Step 3.
- Insert the anchor bolts into the holes in the slab and tap them firmly into the holes with a hammer.
- Remove the nuts and washers from the expansion anchor studs.
- Place cabinet over the studs and reinstall nuts and washers.
- Secure the cabinet to the slab by securely tightening all anchor bolts to the recommended expansion anchor manufacturers specifications.
NOTICE:
Use the above procedure to mount the cabinet on a vault lid. Replace the 3/8”
masonry expansion anchors with 1/2” hardened steel bolts, washers, and nuts
Installation Drawings
AML-30x30x18
AML-36x30x18
AML-42x30x18
Mounting Plinth 50-3069-00
Bonding and Grounding
Connections are located under the front side of the cabinet. The plinth door
is labeled “Locater Access”
NOTICE:
Bonding and grounding should be done in accordance with industry standard
procedures and comply with local electrical codes.
Quarter Turn 3-Point Locking Door Latches
The cabinet doors are equipped with quarter-turn 3-point padlock-able door
latches. The latches are secured by turning the handle a quarter turn
clockwise until the stop is reached.
Convenient security padlock hole to allow for a standard Master lock (or
equivalent) to be installed. With a padlock on the latch, access door cannot
be opened protecting the cabinet from undesired intrusion.
Cable Bushings (Armor Cable)
Bushings have been placed around the cables to protect them from the metal edge at the entry holes.
Removable Rack Operation
All AP LIBERTY® Fiber Cabinet models are equipped with our “Hot Slide”
removable rack system. By removing the bottom plate and the four bolts that
hold the rack in the cabinet, the rack and cables can be removed with out
interrupting service.
CAUTION
Ensure that at least two people perform this procedure.
Attempting with one person could result in injury and damage to the equipment.
Some heavy lifting is required.
- Remove the plinth door on the back side of the cabinet.
- Remove the lock nuts that secure the bottom plate.
- Gently lift the bottom plate out of the cabinet.
- Cut the cable ties off of the strain relief plates.
- Loosen the four bolts that connect the rack to the cabinet and slide the rack to the rear of the brackets.
- Remove the four rack bolts and carefully lift the rack out of the cabinet.
Appendix A
Technical Support
American Products can be contacted for any issues that arise with the supplied
product.
Technical assistance is available 9am to 4pm central standard time.
- Toll Free: 855-736-2135
- Phone: 417-736-2135
- Fax: 417-736-9535
- Email: Sales@amprod.us
- Web: www.amprod.us
When calling, please have available, or if faxing or emailing, be sure to provide:
- Part Number
- Serial Number
- Date of Purchase
- Date of Installation
Warranty Policy
Enclosures designed and manufactured by American Products shall be warranted
to be free of defects in material or workmanship for a period of 5 years (U.S.
& Canada) and 3 years for International deployments from the date of shipment.
Should the product be proven to be defective, American Products will have the
option to repair or replace the product. Items included with the enclosures,
not manufactured by American Products, will carry the original manufacturer’s
warranty.
It is the responsibility of the buyer to communicate any special environmental
concerns in which the enclosures will be utilized. Special materials may be
required to allow for proper corrosion resistance for harsh environments. The
warranty does not cover enclosures used in applications and environments for
which they were not designed. Warranty does not cover abuse, modifications by
others or reimbursement for unauthorized rework. At no time will American
Products reimburse purchaser for unauthorized rework on any product.
Under no circumstances is American Products liable for any consequential
damages, liquidated damages, loss in profits or revenues, costs of capital,
downtime costs or damages related to our product performance.
Warranty Claims
Enclosures found to be defective will be repaired or replaced with the same or
comparable product.
All warranty claims must be communicated to our customer service
855-736-2135 department to obtain an
RMA number. For warranty claims in the USA and Canada, freight will be managed
and paid by American Products. For warranty claims outside of the USA and
Canada, the customer will be responsible for managing the freight and freight
expenses. Products being returned from other than US or Canada are to be
returned to the factory in Strafford, MO to receive warranty resolution, once
approved with an RMA.
Except for the express warranty stated above, American Products makes no other
warranties with respect to the product, expressed or implied, including but
not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
597 Evergreen Road Straff ord, Missouri
65757
Phone:417-736-2135 Toll Free:
855-736-2135
www.amprod.us
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