Extreme Networks ALTITUDE 4700 - Manual (Page 23)

Altitude 4700 Series Access Point Installation Guide 23
NOTE
Both the Altitude 4710 Access Point and the Altitude 4750 Access Point are Plenum rated to
UL2043 and NEC1999 to support above the ceiling installations. To ensure UL compliance and
proper access point operation within the Air Handling Plenum, the access point must be installed
with the bottom surface of the unit in contact with the un-finished surface of the ceiling tile. This
will facilitate the positioning of the light pipe (described in the following pages) through the
ceiling tile.
CAUTION
Extreme Networks does not recommend mounting the access point directly to any suspended
ceiling tile with a thickness less than 12.7mm (0.5in.) or a suspended ceiling tile with an
unsupported span greater than 660mm (26in.). Extreme Networks strongly recommends fitting the
access point with a safety wire suitable for supporting the weight of the device. The safety wire
should be a standard ceiling suspension cable or equivalent steel wire between 1.59mm (.062in.)
and 2.5mm (.10in.) in diameter.
The mounting hardware required to install the access point above a ceiling consists of:
● Light pipe
● Badge for light pipe
● Decal for badge
● Safety wire (strongly recommended)
● Security cable (optional)
To install the access point above a ceiling:
NOTE
Remove the access point’s facade and antennas before installing in an above the ceiling
orientation. The access point is not certified for an above the ceiling installation with its
accessories installed.
1 If possible, remove the adjacent ceiling tile from its frame and place it aside.
2 If required, install a safety wire, between 1.5mm (.06in.) and 2.5mm (.10in.) in
diameter, in the ceiling space.
3 If required, install and attach a security cable to the access point’s lock port.