Install the Access Point on a T-Bar Using ACC-BKT-AX-TBW Accessory

Before you begin

The following hardware is required for installing the ACC-BKT-AX-TBW accessory on a T-bar:

An indoor access point
One ACC-BKT-AX-TBW Accessory
Two M3.5 screws (included in the -TBW accessory)

Note

The screws come with the accessory and are partially attached in place.

About this task

You can use the ACC-BKT-AX-TBW accessory for T-bar installation. The -TBW bracket is used for 1.5 inch wide T-bars with varying thickness from 3.175 mm to 6.350 mm, with flush ceiling tiles.

The following ceiling tile protrusions are accommodated by the -TBW mounting bracket:

If the T-bar is 0.25 inches thick, the -TBW bracket will only accommodate flush ceiling tiles
If the T-bar is 0.1875 inches thick, the -TBW bracket will accommodate flush ceiling tiles as well as ceiling tiles with 0.062 inches protrusion
If the T-bar is 0.125 inches thick, the -TBW bracket will accommodate flush ceiling tiles as well as ceiling tiles up to 0.125 inches protrusion

-TBW bracket T-bar side highlighting the various parts


Callout	Description
1	-TBW bracket plastic parts
2	-TBW bracket metal parts
3	Red on the bracket to align against the access point

Procedure

Turn the -TBW accessory screws in such a way that they do not extend past the plastic on the T-bar side.
Align the -TBW accessory metal clips on a T-bar and rotate the metal clip about 1/6^th turn clockwise to attach the bracket to the T-bar.

Tighten the screws until either resistance is noticed or the screw head bottoms on the -TBW accessory plastic part.

Note

Torque the screws to 1.0 in-lbs, and turn each screw 1 more complete turn clockwise.

Plastic circular bracket with T-bar attachment and red dot information


Callout	Description
1	Screws for tightening to T-bar

Attach the access point to the -TBW bracket by aligning the red dot on the bracket and the access point.

Note
The bracket has a circular tip that fits into the circular depression on the back of the access point.
Press and rotate the access point 1/6^th turn clockwise until it clicks into place on the bracket.
Attach the Cat5e RJ45 cable to the ETH0 port on AP305C/CX or the Cat6 RJ45 cable to the ETH0 or ETH1 port on all other indoor access points.
If desired for aesthetics, place the cable cover over the Ethernet cable.