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HD Flex Zone Raised Floor Enclosure and Accessories
Part Numbers: FLEX-ZRFEG, FLEX-ZRFECG, FLEX-ZRFEDCG, FLEX-ZRFEWPG
Required
Tools
1.0 Enclosure Installation:
Mounting Depth Table
*10mm Socket
(4) Support Brackets, with
Washers and Nuts
1. Select the installation location ensuring there are no obstacles to interfere with the installation.
2. Mount the four support brackets under the enclosure by placing one on each pedestal mount bracket by attaching the U-bolt and nut
around the pedestal (See Figure 2.1). Refer to Figures 3.1 through 3.3 for adjustment to various pedestal sizes. Use the magnetic ruler to
measure the correct mounting location for each support bracket. Point them towards the center making a cross from the corners (See Fig-
ure 2.2). Ensure that the plate is allowed to pivot from side-to-side. NOTE: If Grid Runner is placed above pedestal plate, then the mount-
ing assembly must be removed from plate and reconnected with the mounting assembly under the pedestal plate (See Figure 2.3).
FLEX-ZRFEG
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.4
(1) Lockable Enclosure Cover
(1) Set of Keys
Distance from bottom of pedestal head
plate to top of mounting brackets.
(4) Bonding
Bolts
Optional Component 1: FLEX-ZRFECG
(1) Magnetic Ruler
(+ .25” Tolerance)
Mounting assembly connected
under pedestal mount plate.
Figure 2.3
*7/16” Socket
Part Number FLEX-ZRFEG
Mounting Bracket Depth Below Floor 12”
With Optional Cover 14”
Enclosure Load Rating 54 lb
(1) Enclosure
The following items are included with FLEX-ZRFEG.
FIgure 1
(2) Sets of Keys
(2) Lockable
Enclosure Covers
(8) Screws (2) Partiton
Walls
Optional Component 2:
FLEX-ZRFEDCG
Optional Component 3:
FLEX-ZRFEWPG
(4) 4RU Cable
Managers

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Installation of Pedestal Mount Assembly to Various Pedestal Sizes:
3. The FLEX-ZRFEG may be mounted to 7/8” square or up to 2” diameter round pedestals by adjusting the engagement of the U-Bolt.
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
7/8” square pedestal
1 1/2” diameter pedestal
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4. Angle one side of the enclosure lower than the other to engage two pedestal mounting brackets. Then rock the enclosure clockwise and
counter clockwise while lowering the opposite side on the pedestal mounting brackets to manually align the four corners and mounting hole
locations (See Figure 4.1 and 4.2).
5. Once all four corners and mounting holes are aligned in the correct orientation (See Figure 5.1), fasten the enclosure to the pedestal mount-
ing brackets using the supplied M6 X 12mm bonding bolts (See Figure 5.2).
Installation continued:
Figure 4.1 Figure 4.2
Figure 5.2 M6 X 12mm Bonding Bolts
(4) Places
Top View
Figure 5.1

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2.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. SAFETY GLASSES
WARNING: IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT SAFETY GLASSES BE WORN WHEN
HANDLING BARE OPTICAL FIBER. THE BARE FIBER IS VERY SHARP AND CAN EASILY
DAMAGE THE EYE.
2. ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
WARNING: ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE. CONTACT WITH THE ALCOHOL CAN
CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES, FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. ALWAYS USE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL WITH PROPER
LEVELS OF VENTILATION. IN CASE OF INGESTION, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
3. DISPOSAL OF BARE FIBERS
WARNING: PICK UP AND DISCARD ALL PIECES OF BARE FIBER WITH STICKY TABS. DO NOT
LET CUT PIECES OF FIBER STICK TO CLOTHING OR DROP IN THE WORK AREA WHERE
THEY ARE HARD TO SEE AND CAN CAUSE INJURY.
4. LASER LIGHT PROTECTION
USE OF CONTROLS OR PERFORMANCE OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. THE POWER OF EMISSION OF THE LASER
BEAM EXCEEDS 1MW IN CLASS II AND IS LESS THAN 5MW IN CLASS IIIA/3R, SO THE
FOLLOWING WARNINGS MUST BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID INJURY:
• NEVER POINT THE LASER INTO THE EYES OF OTHERS.
• DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE LASER BEAM.
• DO NOT SET UP TOOL TO WORK AT EYE LEVEL OR OPERATE THE TOOL ON A
REFLECTIVE SURFACE AS THE LASER COULD BE PROJECTED INTO YOUR EYES OR
THE EYES OF OTHERS.
ALWAYS TURN THE LASER OFF WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE OR IS LEFT UNATTENDED FOR A
PERIOD OF TIME. REMOVE THE BATTERIES WHEN STORING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF
TIME TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE TOOL SHOULD THE BATTERIES DETERIORATE.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE PATH OF THE VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR OR ANY OTHER LASER
BEAM.
NEVER LOOK INTO THE END OF A FIBER WHICH MAY HAVE ANY VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR,
OR ANY OTHER LASER, COUPLED TO IT.
NEVER LAUNCH ANY VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR INTO ACTIVE EQUIPMENT OR MICROSCOPE.
MAKE SURE THAT THE END OPPOSITE THE VISUAL FAULT LOCATOR IS NOT CONNECTED
TO ANY ELECTRONICS OR ACTIVE EQUIPMENT DURING TERMINATION.
5. CABLE HANDLING
WARNING: FIBER OPTIC CABLE CAN BE DAMAGED BY EXCESSIVE PULLING, TWISTING,
CRUSHING OR BENDING STRESSES. CONSULT THE APPROPRIATE SPECIFICATION SHEETS
AS PROVIDED BY YOUR CABLE VENDOR. ANY DAMAGE MAY DECREASE OPTICAL
PERFORMANCE.
6. SHEATH REMOVAL
CONSULT CABLE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER SHEATH REMOVAL
METHOD FOR THE CABLE IN USE. CONSULT SPLICE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
FOR RECOMMENDED PRECAUTIONS,
WARNING: UNMATED CONNECTORS MAY EMIT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION. DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY INTO THE END OF THE
CONNECTOR. DO NOT INSPECT WITH MAGNIFYING DEVICES. MAINTAIN DUST CAPS ON UNMATED CONNECTORS.
CAUTION:
Fiber optic cable is sensitive to excessive pulling, bending, and crushing forces. Consult the manufacturer’s cable specification sheet for the
specific cable in use.
Follow TIA/EIA-568-A, 569, 606, and 607 installation guidelines where applicable.
Care should be taken when opening or closing a fully loaded drawer in order to protect the fiber components.

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3.0 Cassette/Cable Installation (without FLEX-ZRFEDCG Partition Walls):
1. Remove hook n loop from patch panels. Retain this as you will use it
in the installation process.
2. Lift one patch panel upwards with handle and tilt forward. (See
Figure 6).
3. Install HD Flex 12-port cassettes into patch panel starting at the
bottom-most slots and working upwards. To install cassettes, insert
into the slots from the rear as shown and push forward until they
snap into place. Note the polarity label of EACH cassette and orient
properly as needed. (See Figure 7).
NOTE: The enclosure patch panels are set up by default for use with
12-port cassettes. (See Figures 37 through 39 for installation of 4-port
and 6-port rails for use with 4-port and 6-port cassettes).
Figure 8
Figure 9
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Figure 6
Table 1: MAXIMUM MODULE POPULATION PER
ENCLOSURE
4-PORT
MODULES
6-PORT
MODULES
12-PORT
MODULES
FLEX-ZRFEG 72 48 24
5. Patch Panel REAR Connector Installation:
a. Route fiber bundle of 72 fibers cable through brushes in adjacent
opening. Loop fiber bundle of 72 fiber cables around 4 cable
managers and secure with hook-n-loop. (See Figure 9).
4. Repeat the process until all desired slots are filled with cassettes.
NOTE: if installing 4-port or 6-port cassettes, populate the entire row
from right to left before moving to the next row above.
NOTE: If installing an MPO Fiber Adapter (FAP), first attach cabling to
the rear of the FAP. This will make for an easier installation. (See Fig-
ures 31 though 33 for wiring FAPs).
Polarity Label
Figure 7
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b. Mate MPO connectors from fiber cable to rear of cassettes
starting from the bottom. Bundle strands together with
hook-n-loop. (See Figure 10).
Figure 10
hook-n-loop
Figure 12
Figure 11
c. Install remaining MPO connectors into rear of cassettes,
working from the bottom upwards.(See Figures 11
through 12).
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Figure 13
4 RU Cable Manager
6. Patch Panel FRONT Connector Installation:
a. Install 4RU cable manager to the leg as shown.
(See Figure 13).
Figure 14 Figure 15
b. Route 1st fiber bundle of 72 fibers cable through brushes in
opening as shown. Bring fiber cable up toward patch panel.
Route cables through 1st bottom position in 4RU cable
canager. Secure cables to 4RU manager 1st position with
hook-n-loop. (See Figures 14 through 15).
Figure 16 Figure 17
1st bundle of 72
fiber cables
2nd bundle of
72 fiber cables
3rd bundle of 72
fiber cables
4th bundle of 72
fiber cables
c. Route 2nd fiber bundle of 72 fiber cables through brushes in opening as shown. Bring fiber bundle up towards the patch panel.
Route bundle through 2nd bottom position in 4RU cable manager. Secure bundle to 4RU 2nd position with hook-n-loop.
(See Figures 16 through 17).
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bundle 4
bundle 3
bundle 2
bundle 1
Attach all bundles
together with (1)
hook-n-loop Figure 21
middle rail
FIgure 22
middle
rail Figure 18 Figure 19
1st bundle of 72
fiber cables
2nd bundle of
72 fiber cables
3rd bundle of 72
fiber cables
4th bundle of 72
fiber cables
d. Route the remaining fiber bundles of 72 cables through brushes in opening as shown. Bring fiber cable up by bundles towards patch
panel. Route bundle 3 through 4RU cable manager position 3. Route bundle 4 through top position 4 in 4RU cable manager. Secure fiber
cable bundles with hook-n-loop. (See Figures 17 through 19).
slots on both
sides of the
middle rail
Figure 20
e. Secure bundle 4 to slots on the middle rail (see Figure 20)
using hook-n-loop.
f. Attach all of the fiber cables to each other with one large hook-n-loop.
(as shown in Figures 21 through 24).
The intent is to bundle all fiber cables together so that the patch
panel does not touch the fiber cables when the patch panel
is rotated and set back into place after it is populated.
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Figure 23 Figure 24
Fasten all fiber
cable bundles
together with
one hook-n-
loop
g. Grab handle and rotate patch panel downward, ensuring that no fiber cables are pinched. (See Figure 25).
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h. Populate patch panel on the opposite side in the same manner described in steps 5.a through 5.g
Figure 25

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Labeling options for the Zone Raised Floor Enclosure allows for identification to follow the EIA 606-B labeling standards. PANDUIT labels,
used in conjunction with PANDUIT Easy-Mark Labeling Software, simplifies label creation and allows for ease of editing and label
replacement when necessary. The labeling location on top is PANDUIT Part # 00053EEF (which is removable).
Labeling
See Figure 27
The labeling layout for the patch panel (see Figure 27 below) for typical application PANDUIT label part # C061X030FJJ can be used for single
port identification. PANDUIT label part # C125X030FJJ for 2-port applications.PANDUIT label part # C252X030FJJ for 4-port applications.
PANDUIT label part # C379X030FJJ for 6-port applications.
This part is removable
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Part Number Description
C061X030FJJ White, adhesive polyolefin label, 1-port identifier
C125X030FJJ White, adhesive polyolefin label, 2-port identifier
C252X030FJJ White, adhesive polyolefin label, 4-port identifier
C379X030FJJ White, adhesive polyolefin label, 6-port identifier
PROG-EMCCD3 Easy-Mark Labeling Software (CD-ROM)
PROG-EM2GO Easy-Mark Labeling Software (USB Flash Drive)
Panduit Label Part Numbers
00053EEF
123456789101112
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72
73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84
85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96
97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120
121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132
133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144
Figure 28
00053EEF
Panduit part #
C061X030FJJ
Panduit part #
C125X030FJJ
Panduit part #
C379X030FJJ Figure 27
Panduit part #
C252X030FJJ
See Figure 28 above for an example of port numbering.
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(optional slack plate removed for clarity) Figure 29
Figure 30
Cassettes can be removed from the front of the patch panel as
needed for replacement or migration. Disconnect patch cords
from the front of the cassette. Press the latch away from the
module and pull the module forward. Once the module is pulled
past the latch, the module can be completely removed. (See
Figure 29).
Disconnect trunk cable from the rear of the cassette and con-
nect it to the rear of the replacement cassette. Re-install cas-
sette or MPO FAP opposite the way it was removed. Align the
rear of the cassette or MPO FAP in the opening and push inward
until the cassette snaps into position near the front/center, until it
clicks into place. Re-attach patch cords (for cassette changes).
(See Figure 30).
Figure 31
MPO FAP
Port 1
1 6
If migrating to an MPO FAP, connect the MPO trunk
cable to the left most position, port 1 (as shown in
Figure 31).
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4-Port / 6-Port Cassette Rail Removal Installation
HD Flex MPO Fiber Adapter Panel (FAP) Usage

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Installing Additional MPO Trunks
Figure 32
1. Insert diagonally until
rear of boot is just
past the rear post.
2. Lift cable over post.
Figure 33
2. Insert the second
connector between
the left two posts.
4. Insert the third
connector between
the left two posts.
6. Remove dust caps
and attach connectors
to the MPO ports.
1. Insert first connector
as shown in Figure 8
above.
3. Once the rear of the
boot passes the post,
lift cable over the post
to "hold" connector.
5. Once the rear of the
boot passes the post,
lift cable over the post
to "hold" connector.
(images shown in top view for clarity)
From the rear of the patch panel, select the FAP to add
additional MPO trunk cables to. Insert the MPO
connector into the rear of the FAP diagonally between
the posts (Step 1 in Figure 32). Push connector in until
the rear of the boot just passes the rear post and lift
the cable over the post to “hold” the connector in place
(Step 2 in Figure 32).
Move to the front of the patch panel and pull out the
FAP with the “held” MPO trunk cable. Remove the dust
cap and connect the MPO to the appropriate port on
the FAP.
FAP can accommodate “holding” up to 3 MPO
connectors at a time. (Follow the steps in Figure 33.)
Once all connectors are held in place, move to the
front of the patch panel and pull out the FAP. Remove
dust caps and attach the MPO connectors to the
appropriate ports (Step 6 in Figure 33).
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Reconfiguring patch panel to accept 6-Port or 4-Port Modules
Figure 36
Figure 35
Figure 34
triangular cutout
To install rail onto tray, align rail between triangular cutouts
(shown in Figure 34). The posts on the bottom of the rail will
drop into the cutouts in the tray. As the rail is pushed toward the
back of the tray, the posts will engage the tray. Once the rail is
fully re-inserted the front of the rail will snap into position. Pull
forward on the rail to ensure it is properly installed.
While continuing to apply downward pressure on the rail being
installed, push the rail backward (shown in Figure 35). As the
rail begins to move it will engage with the tray.
The posts on the bottom of the rail will drop into the cutouts in
the tray. As the rail is pushed toward the back of the tray, the
posts will engage the tray. Apply pressure downward, (shown in
Figure 36) to make posts engage with tray. Once the rail is fully
inserted the front of the rail will snap into position.
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Optional Tray Configurations (Only patch panel trays are shown for clarity)
12-Port Configuration: no removable
rails installed on tray (See Figure 37).
6-Port Configuration: 1 black
removable rail per tray.
(See Figure 38).
4-Port Configuration: 2 white
removable rails per on tray
(See Figure 39).
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FIgure 37
Figure 38
Figure 39

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Figure 41 Figure 42
Once the seal has been suc-
cessfully attached, drop the
cover into the enclosure as
shown. (See Figures 41
through 42).
Option 1: HD Flex Zone Raised Floor Enclosure Cover FLEX-ZRFECG
Enclosure’s Cover Installation:
Attach Adhesive Foam Seal to the top of the enclosure (shown in Figure 40).
Foam Seal
Figure 40
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Option 2: HD Flex Zone Raised Floor Enclosure Dual Cover FLEX-ZRFEDCG
No seal needed. Drop each cover into the enclosure (See Figures 43 through 44). Engage both locks to lock each cover.
Figure 43 Figure 44
Option 3: Enclosure Wall Partition FLEX-ZRFEWPG
Lift up and remove both patch panels. Secure partition walls with a total of 8 screws provided in the circled
locations shown below (in Figure 45), Install 4RU cable managers into sides of enclosure. Re-install patch
panels (per FIgure 46). Ensure patch panels are in the proper orientation shown.
Figure 45
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Front of Patch Panel 1
Front of Patch Panel 2 Figure 46
Install (8) Screws
Partition
Wall
Partition
Wall
4 RU Cable Manager
4 RU Cable
Manager
3.A Partition Wall Installation

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Fasten Hook-n-Loop
through mounting hole in
side of partition wall to
cable at rear of cassette
Figure 47
Figure 48
Bundle 1
Bundle 2
Bundle 3
Bundle 4
Install and route cables though 4RU
cable manager at each side of enclo-
sure toward the front of each cas-
sette, starting with the lowest cable
bundle 1 and working upward to
cable bundle 4. Secure each bundle
to the 4RU cable manager with hook-
n-loop (as shown in Figure 48).
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Secure cables at rear of cassette through mounting holes in side of wall (shown in Figure 47) with hook-n-loop.
BUNDLE
INSTALLATION
SEQUENCE OF
CABLES AT
FRONT OF
CASSETTE
3.C Cable Installation at Front of Cassette
Install cassettes and cables at rear of cassette (as depicted in Figures 7 through 8).
Then route cassettes and fiber cable following directions 3 through 5.C from Section 3.0
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Route cables and install con-
nectors first from the bottom
row of cassettes and work
upward toward the top row of
the cassette (as depicted in
Figure 49).
Ensure that cables exit from
the front of each cassette
routed to the left, down, and
then to the right through the
4RU cable manager (as shown
in Figure 49).
Rotate the patch panel, mak-
ing sure that the fiber cables
do not interfere with/hit the
enclosure.
Figure 50
Grab patch panel handle and
rotate patch panel downward,
ensuring that no fiber cables
are pinched.
Final Assembly shown with par-
tition walls and one dual cover
installed. (See Figure 50).
Front of Patch Panel Rear Patch Panel cables
with hook-n-loop installed
in mounting hole of Parti-
tion Wall
Figure 49
Bundle 1
Bundle 2
Bundle 3
Bundle 4
Handle
(1) of (2) installed
Dual Covers with
Keys