Allied Telesis BRKT-J23 User manual

613-003105 Rev. A
BRKT-J23
Wall Mount Kit for Switches
Installation Guide

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Contents
Preface ..................................................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ..........................................................................................................................6
Contacting Allied Telesis .................................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 1: Installation Using the BRKT-J23 Kit ................................................................................................................9
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................10
Unpacking the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit......................................................................................................................12
Installing a Switch Using the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit................................................................................................13
What to Prepare .....................................................................................................................................................13
Installing a Switch with the Front Panel Facing Sideways .....................................................................................13
Installing a Switch with the Front Panel Facing UP................................................................................................16
Installing a Switch Using the Four Brackets...........................................................................................................17
Appendix A: Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................19
Physical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................19

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Preface
This document contains the installation instructions for the BRKT-J23 wall
mount kit. These wall mount brackets are used to install an Allied Telesis
switch to a wall.
Note
Refer to the Installation Guide of your switch if it should be installed
using the BRKT-J23 wall mount kit.
The Preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 6
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 7

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions:
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Services & Support section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following resources on this page:
Helpdesk (Support Portal) - Log onto Allied Telesis interactive
support center to search for answers to your questions in our
knowledge database, check support tickets, learn about Return
Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs), and contact Allied Telesis
technical experts.
Software Downloads - Download the latest software releases for
your product.
Licensing - Register and obtain your License key to activate your
product.
Product Documents - View the most recent installation guides, user
guides, software release notes, white papers and data sheets for
your product.
Warranty - View a list of products to see if Allied Telesis warranty
applies to the product you purchased and register your warranty.
Allied Telesis Helpdesk - Contact a support representative.
For sales or corporate contact information, go to
www.alliedtelesis.com/contact and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Installation Using the BRKT-J23 Kit
This chapter explains the procedures how to install a switch on a wall
using the BRKT-J23 wall mount kit.
It contains the following sections:
“Introduction” on page 10
“Unpacking the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit” on page 12
“Installing a Switch Using the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit” on page 13

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Introduction
The BRKT-J23 wall mount kit allows you to install a switch to a wall.
Here are guidelines for installing a switch on a wall using the BRKT-J23
wall mount kit.
See the Installation Guide of your switch to find out if your switch
should be installed to a wall using the BRKT-J23 wall mount kit.
The height of the switch must be 38 mm (1.5 in).
If rubber feet are attached to the switch, remove them.
Review the safety precautions listed in the Installation Guide of
your switch before installing the switch.
Apply the BRKT-J23 brackets to the switch as shown in Figure 1.
See the Installation Guide of your switch for approved installation
orientations of the switch.
Figure 1. Orientations of the Brackets to a Switch

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Figure 2 shows the orientation of the brackets using two sets of the
BRKT-J23 wall mount kits.
Figure 2. Orientations of the Brackets to a Switch with Four Brackets
Figure 3 shows a wrong orientation of the brackets to a switch.
When you install a switch horizontally, the brackets must be on the
sides of the switch, instead of the top and bottom.
Figure 3. Wrong Orientation of the Brackets to a Switch

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Unpacking the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit
To unpack the BRKT-J23 wall mount kit, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove all components from the shipping package.
Note
Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the
original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied
Telesis.
2. Verify that two brackets are included in your wall mount package listed
in Table 1.
3. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assistance.
Table 1. Components in the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit
Components
Two brackets

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Installing a Switch Using the BRKT-J23 Wall Mount Kit
This section shows you steps to install a switch on a wall using the
BRKT-J23 brackets.
What to Prepare Before installing a switch on a wall, make sure that the following items are
ready.
One switch
One BRKT-J23 wall mount kit
Eight 4mm x 32mm wood screws for wall mounting (not included)
Eight plastic anchors for the wood screws (not included)
Phillips-head screwdriver
Pencil
Drill
Note
You must provide screws and plastic anchors to hold the brackets
securely to the wall, a Phillips-head screw driver, and a pencil, and a
drill.
Installing a
Switch with the
Front Panel
Facing Sideways
To install the switch on a wall with the front panel facing sideways, perform
the following procedure:
1. Review the Safety Precautions in the installation guide of the switch
you are installing.
2. If rubber feet were previously attached to the switch, remove them as
shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Removing Rubber Feet from the Switch
3. Orient two brackets against the side of the switch.

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4. Have another person hold the switch with the brackets at the location
where the switch is to be installed, while you use a pencil to mark the
wall at the locations of the four holes in the brackets. See Figure 5.
x
Figure 5. Marking the Screw Hole Locations
5. Pre-drill the marked locations on the wall marked in Step 4.
6. Install the four plastic anchors into the wall in the holes.
7. Position two brackets on the wall and screw the screws through the
holes to attach the brackets on the wall. See Figure 6.
x
Figure 6. Attaching the Brackets to the Wall

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8. Make sure that the two brackets are installed securely.
9. Slide the switch into the brackets on the wall as shown in Figure 7.
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Figure 7. Placing the Switch into the Brackets
10. Make sure that the brackets are installed securely.

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Installing a
Switch with the
Front Panel
Facing UP
To install the switch on a wall horizontally, install the brackets to support
the switch from the sides as shown in Figure 8.
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Figure 8. Installing the Brackets to Support the Switch
To install the switch on a wall horizontally, perform the following
procedure:
1. Review the Safety Precautions in the installation guide of the switch
you are installing.
2. If the rubber feet were previously attached to the switch, remove them
as shown in Figure 4 on page 13.
3. Orient the brackets against the bottom sides of the switch.
4. Have another person hold the switch with the brackets at the location
where the switch is to be installed, while you use a pencil to mark the
wall at the locations of the holes in the two brackets.
5. Pre-drill the marked locations on the wall marked in Step 4.
6. Install the plastic anchors into the wall in the holes for the two bottom
side brackets.
7. Position brackets on the wall and screw the screws through the holes
to attach the bottom brackets on the wall.
8. Make sure that the two brackets are installed securely.
9. Slide the switch into the brackets on the wall.

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Installing a
Switch Using the
Four Brackets
To install a switch on a wall with the four BRKT-J23 brackets, perform the
following procedure:
1. Install the switch using the two BRKT-J23 brackets, See “Installing a
Switch with the Front Panel Facing Sideways” on page 13 or “Installing
a Switch with the Front Panel Facing UP” on page 16.
2. Position the two brackets on top of the switch and use a pencil to mark
the wall with the locations of the four holes in the brackets. See
Figure 9 as an example.
Note
When installing the switch with the front panel facing up, position the
two brackets at the side of the top corners.
x
Figure 9. Marking the Screw Hole Locations for the Top Brackets
3. Remove the two brackets from the top of the switch.
4. Pre-drill the marked locations on the wall at the locations marked in
Step 2.

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5. Install the four plastic anchors into the holes of the wall.
6. Place the two brackets back on the top of the switch and screw the
screws through the holes to attach the brackets on the wall. See
Figure 10 as an example.
Note
When installing the switch with the front panel facing up, position the
two brackets at the side of the top corners.
x
Figure 10. Securing the Top Brackets to the Wall
7. Make sure that the brackets are installed securely.

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Appendix A
Specifications
Physical Specifications
Weight (One bracket): 57.6 g (2 oz)
Dimensions:
Figure 11. BRKT-J23 Height
Figure 12. BRKT-J23 Width and Depth

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