Install the Plastic Service Panel on the Access Point

About this task

A service panel must be installed when the access point is installed under-bench or on a riser.
When a service panel is installed on an access point that is mounted on a riser, the service panel bottom must be closed. Keeping the service panel bottom open will allow debris to fill up, that can shorten the life of the service panel.
Note

Note

The service panel bottom opening must be closed and glued in place when not needed. The openings can be covered with at least 0.050 inches thick plastic or metal coverings.
Tip

Tip

The best practice is to use one part clear super glue and two parts epoxy to hold the service panel cover in place. This helps provide some resistance during pressure washing.
Note

Note

When installing the access point flat against a surface in a location that uses ice melt, the best practice is to apply an anti-seize material to the screws before attaching them to the access point metal base.
Note

Note

When you mount the AP on a riser with the metal "L" bracket only and not with a large metal sloping bracket, it is recommended that you add a 3mm-thick stainless steel washer between the “L” brackets and the riser on all of the anchors. The washer provides proper drainage during storms.

Procedure

  1. Attach the plastic service panel base to the access point using four, 75 mm service panel shoulder screws.
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    Plastic service panel base views
    Service panel base side views.
    Callout Description
    A Plastic service panel base
    B Side view of plastic service panel base
  2. Torque the screws to 13 in-lbs.
  3. Place the service panel top over the service panel base and lock it into place using the captive screw.
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    Plastic service panel top captive screw
    Service panel top with one captive screw.
    Callout Description
    A Plastic service panel top captive screw
  4. Tighten the captive screw to 4.5 in-lbs by hand.
9036165-04 Rev AB