Westell Boxer BXM1019-NHE5 User manual

Equipment Issue A
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WestellrBoxerrBXM1019‐NHE5
Outdoor Cabinet with ‐48/+24VDC Heat Exchanger
CONTENTS PAGE #
1. GENERAL 1....................................
2. FEATURES 2..................................
3. INSTALLATION 6..............................
4. MAINTENANCE 14.............................
5. SERVICE & REPAIRS 14........................
6. CUSTOMER & TECHNICAL SERVICES 16........
7. WARRANTY & RETURNS 16.....................
8. SPECIFICATIONS 17...........................
9. APPENDIX A ‐ Product Views 19..................
1. GENERAL
1.1 Document Purpose
This document provides general, installation, and specifica
tion information for the Westell BoxerrBXM1019‐NHE5
Outdoor Cabinet with ‐48/+24VDC Heat Exchanger (shown
in Figure 1). This product is designed to provide Network
equipment protection in outdoor environments while provid
ing a quick and easy customer hand‐off. The intended audience
for this document is engineering, operations, and installation
personnel of MSO, Telco, and utility companies. See Table 4
for product ordering information and available options, as well
as information on the companion but optional battery box or
skirt that can be mounted under the Boxer cabinet.
‐ NOTE ‐
Hereafter, the BXM1019‐NHE5 Boxer cabinet may be referred
to as the “Boxer” or “cabinet.”
1.2 Document Status
Whenever this practice is updated, the reason will be stated in this
paragraph.
1.3 Product Purpose and Description
Boxer is a compact, actively‐cooled, NEMA 4 outdoor cabinet
that can house and protect a wide range of electronic equipment.
Up to 10 vertical RUs (17.5”) of 19‐inch wide internal rack space
is available to house Network equipment such as (but not limited
to) multiplexers, copper bonding solutions, Ethernet switches and
media converters, xDSL boxes, and DS3 hand‐offs.
Protectively mounted on the Boxer front door, separate from
the interior rack space, is a heat exchanger and fan unit. Also
mounted on the door, a controller card features internal fact
ory‐installed wiring for the fans, temperature alarm, door
alarm, and a 5A fan fuse. External wiring from the card to the
power source and alarm monitoring equipment is accom
plished using “Euro‐connector” snap‐in terminal blocks which
Figure 1. Isometric Closed View of Boxer Cabinet
can be quickly disconnected from the controller card, and later
re‐attached for easy connections.
Boxer supports rapid equipment installation and wiring through
the use of adjustable and removable 19” rack channels. To ensure
easy access for input and out cabling, Boxer includes ample room
below the rack space as well as various sized conduit knock‐outs.
1.4 Product Mounting
The Boxer cabinet is typically mounted outdoors, above
ground, on an H‐frame, or wall. Optional mounting kits are
available to support a round pole (from 8” to 20” in diameter)
or a square pedestal or post (minimum 8” wide). Concrete pad
mounting is supported when used with the optional Boxer bat
tery box or skirt. All mounting hardware must be capable of
supporting the weight of the Boxer cabinet (approximately 70
pounds) plus the weight of any equipment mounted in it. The
Boxer cabinet is typically located at the customer premises but
can be located anywhere a compact, weather‐tight, outdoor
cabinet is required.
1.5 Product Features
Each Boxer cabinet comes fully assembled, pre‐wired, tested,
and ready for field‐provided customer equipment installation,
and includes the following features and capabilities.
SNEMA 4 compliant
SConforms to ANSI/UL 60950‐1 and certified to CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 60950‐1
SConforms to ANSI/UL 60950‐22 and certified to CAN/
CSA C22.2 No. 60950‐22
SFCC Part 15
SActively cooled with heat exchanger
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Figure 2. Isometric Open View of Boxer Cabinet
(hex cup‐washer screw)
Door latch
Door open
alarm switch
(left)
Top mounting bracket
Door sealing gasket
ESD jack
Predrilled, threaded, rack‐mounting
holes in rack channel
Controller Card*
(for fan, +24V / ‐48VDC connections,
see Figure 9)
Door lock
Network door padlock hole
Fins of Heat
Exchanger
Interior Fans
(Fan B connector) Ground Posts
Slotted
groove in channel
adjustment bracket
Outside air fans in
heat exchanger
compartment (see
Figure 5 & Figure 19,
uses Fan A connector)
* Factory pre‐wiring not shown
Door open fan cut‐off switch (right)
Vent
alignment
Compartment Cover
(see INSERT A above)
holes
Cover
17” of internal
mounting depth
Compartment cover
inside view
INSERT A
SField‐replaceable door‐mounted fans
S‐48VDC or +24VDC powered
SLow noise level
STemperature‐controlled heat exchanger fans
SDoor open heat exchanger fan shut‐off
SFan test button
SCompact size (24” W x 22.5” H x 27.75” D, approx.)
SWeather‐tight cabinet
SInterior area provides 10 RUs of 19” rack mounting space
SRemovable/adjustable rack channels
SAmple space for tie‐downs and cable management
SNumerous ground/bond posts on interior ground plate
SKnock‐outs at cabinet bottom accept a variety of cable, con
duit, and connector sizes and types
SDoor security via:
Slocking, hex, cup‐washer screws
Sa hole for a padlock
SVents in fan compartment cover for air circulation
SInterior sliding wind latch
SDoor open alarm switch & door open fan cut‐off switch
SBuilt‐in mounting brackets allow H‐frame, wall, pole, or
post mounting
SPole or pedestal mounting via optional pole‐mount kit
SPad mount using the optional battery box or skirt
SOptional battery backup box available (knock‐out hole pat
terns match in both units)
SBagged parts: vent cap, cable ties, and this document
SLight‐weight aluminum construction (0.125” thick wall, 70
pounds) with powder‐coat finish
2. FEATURES
This section describes the exterior and interior features of the
Westell Boxerroutdoor cabinet in more detail. Refer to
Figure 2 through Figure 7 as needed while reading this section.

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Figure 3. Interior View of Cabinet Door and Left Wall
Door opens to 95_
Knock-outs at
cabinet bottom Mounting slots
at bottom
Hex bolt (loosen to adjust channel)
Channel bracket
(slotted for ease of use)
Additional
vents at bottom Screw to remove
exterior fan cover
(Phillips head)
2.1 Exterior Features
The features located outside the large main cabinet are de
scribed hereunder. See Paragraph 2.2 for the interior features.
2.1.1 Construction and Materials
The Boxer cabinet is designed to be weather‐tight for above‐
ground applications. As such, the powder‐coat painted alumi
num cabinet withstands many harsh weather conditions such as
rain, snow, and sleet.
2.1.2 Cabinet
The cabinet utilizes an “in‐the‐door” heat exchanger design.
Cabinet cooling is accomplished through the front‐door‐
mounted heat exchanger, fans, and vents. Security is provided
via cup‐washer screws. Mounting flanges (Paragraph 2.1.2.2) are
attached at the top and bottom of the back wall for permanent
mounting. The bottom floor of the cabinet contains numerous,
differently‐sized, intact knock‐outs (Paragraph 2.1.2.4) to ac
commodate a variety of cable, fitting, or conduit sizes and types.
2.1.2.1 Large Cabinet Door
A full‐size locking door provides ample technician and equip
ment access to the interior of the cabinet and also helps protect
the cabinet from tampering and vandalism. A full‐length hinge
supports the door in the open position. When the cabinet is
mounted and the door is open, the minimum clearance or dis
tance from the back of the mounting brackets to the outer edge
of the door's lock flange is 43.4” (as shown in Figure 23). At the
inside bottom of the door, near the hinge, a wind‐latch, shown
in Figure 2 and Figure 3, protects the door (and technician)
from possible wind damage. The wind latch restricts the door's
swing‐out angle to a safe but functional opening (105 degrees).
When the door is closed, an automotive‐grade sealing gasket
installed around the interior perimeter of the cabinet door
provides a weather‐tight seal to protect all equipment installed
in the cabinet. Both hex cup‐washer screws (door locks, see
Figure 2) can be loosened or tightened with a standard telco
can wrench or 216 tool. Additional door security is offered via
holes in the door flanges which accept a field‐provided lock or
padlock. The door sensors are described in Paragraph 2.2.1.
2.1.2.2 Mounting Brackets
Full‐width mounting brackets are provided at the back wall of
the Boxer cabinet, one at the top and one at the bottom. Each
bracket has nine mounting holes (top bracket) or slots (bottom
bracket). Use mounting fasteners with a diameter of up to 3/8”.
The horizontal distance between holes is shown in Figure 10.
The vertical distance between the top and bottom mounting
bracket hole centers is 25.2”.
2.1.2.3 Heat Exchanger Compartment
The cabinet's cooling system is based in the door, in a heat ex
changer compartment (see Figure 5). The compartment has
vent holes, a heat exchanger, and fans. To access the heat ex
changer compartment, loosen the hex nut that secures it which
is located at the bottom, center, interior surface of the door
(shown in Figure 3), then lift up the compartment cover to
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Figure 4. Rear Isometric View of BXM1019‐NHE5
Top
mounting
bracket
(with
keyholes)
Bottom
mounting
bracket
(note the
mounting
slots)
Figure 5. Heat Exchanger Compartment, Cover Off
Fans for circulating
external air
Hex nut
(remove to
replace fans)
(Fan A connector)
Compartment cover
(to lift off, first remove the Phillips
screw at bottom of interior door,
see Figure 3, then lift up)
Cover-alignment Posts
(to align & secure the top of the
cover, see Figure 2 for matching
holes in cover)
2.1.2.4 Bottom Floor Knock‐outs
Multiple knock‐outs are provided on the floor of the cabinet.
One near the center rear of the floor is for cable ingress and
egress for an optional battery cabinet that can be mounted be
low the Boxer cabinet (or for Network cables). Provided on the
right side of the cabinet floor are multiple intact knock‐outs,
for easy Network and Customer cable access. The front ones
are typically for customer cable access, and the rear‐most
knock‐outs are typically for Network cable access. The knock‐
out sizes and quantities are shown in Table 1 and Figure 6. Do
not remove a knock‐out unless it is absolutely necessary to do
so for cable ingress and egress, and use either tight‐fitting rub
ber grommets or liquid‐tight fittings, or other proper and
approved knock‐out hole sealants, to assure the best internal
air quality and weather‐resistance. Always use proper and com
pany‐approved tools to remove knock‐outs.
Battery Box Knock‐outs. There are five, small, 0.575” diameter
knock‐outs in the floor of the Boxer cabinet where an optional
battery box attaches to the cabinet (hole patterns of both units
match).
Figure 6. Knock‐out Layout (“See‐Through” Top View of Cabinet)
5” in
12”
Customer
Knock-outs
3 Network
Knock-outs
Ground
rack
channel
of rack
channel*
TOP VIEW
Rack Channel *
Plate
2”
2”
* Factory default position.
2”
(adjustable,
reversible)
2”
Channel is adjustable to
Knock‐out for cables from optional battery box, or for AC power, or Network cables
*
behind
front
Door Switch
Assembly
(see
Figure 7)
7 positions.
5 small knock‐outs align
with optional Boxer
battery box holes
‐ KNOCK‐OUT REMOVAL NOTE ‐
Always remove knock‐outs where holes are desired before
mounting the cabinet or the optional battery box, regardless of
the type of knock‐out and the order of the mounting steps.
Function Qty Description
Customer 22.5” knock‐out for 2” conduit
31.125” knock‐out, for 1/2” or 3/4” conduit
Network 22.5” knock‐out for 2” conduit
21.125” knock‐out, for 1/2” or 3/4” conduit
Battery
Box
50.585” knock‐outs for attaching an optional
battery box below the cabinet
Table 1. Knock‐out Sizes and Quantities
2.2 Interior Features
The interior cabinet features are described hereunder.
2.2.1 Door Sensor Switches
Two door sensor switches are located at the bottom right corner
of the cabinet door opening (Figure 7). The switches are fact
ory‐prewired to the Controller Card. The left door switch will
trigger a door open alarm when the door is opened. The right
door switch will turn off the fans when the door is opened. To
temporarily disable a sensor, pull out the cylindrical door
switch actuator until it clicks. To re‐activate a sensor, either
gently push the actuator back in until a click is heard, or simply
close the cabinet door.
2.2.2 Internal 19” Rack Channels
Two removable/adjustable rack channels inside the cabinet
provide 19” relay rack mounting for equipment that is to be
mounted in the cabinet. Each channel is installed so approxi
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Figure 7. Location/Function of Door Sensor Switches
Door open
alarm switch
Door open
fan cut-off
switch
Door Switches
(prewired to controller card)
FRONT VIEW
10 RUs of
Vertical
Rack
Space
Figure 8. Front View, Door Off, Showing Rack Channels
closed front door to the channel (for up to a 5” equipment pro
jection), and approximately 12” of equipment space is
available behind the channel to the rear cabinet wall. The slot
ted channel bracket allows both channels to be easily moved
forward 2” or backward 3”, if a few additional inches of equip
ment depth is needed at either the front or back of the channel.
Six channel positions are provided in the channel bracket.
Simply loosen the hex nut, lift and slide the channel backward
or forward the next slot position, then tighten the nut. Both ver
tical rack channels contain predrilled holes, with standard hole
spacings (either 1”, 1.75”, or 2” rack hole patterns), for mount
ing customer‐supplied equipment in the cabinet. Network
equipment up to 10 Rack Units (10 RUs = 17.5”) high can be
mounted on the rack inside the cabinet, either as a single piece
or as multiple pieces of equipment.
2.2.3 Cooling System
The Boxer cabinet features an active heat‐exchange system
that compensates for the effects of internal equipment heat
and external solar and temperature loading inside the cabinet.
The heat exchanger fans are temperature activated. The fans
turn on when the interior of the cabinet reaches 35° C (95° F)
and turn off when the internal cabinet temperature cools to
25° C (77° F). At the core of the heat exchange system are nu
merous aluminum fins (best seen in Figure 2) on each “side” of
a sealed divider wall within the heat exchanger. The dual air‐
Figure 9. Controller Card (Showing Euro‐connectors)
Isometric
View
Side View
Manual fan
test switch
path exchanger uses one set of fans (shown in Figure 5) to blow
cool outside air past the “exterior air side” fins of the heat ex
changer and to direct the heated air out the vent on the sides
of the fan cover. Conversely, a second set of fans (shown in
Figure 2 andFigure 7) circulates warm inside air down past the
“interior air side” fins of the heat exchanger and blows cooled
air back through the main cabinet compartment. Both sets of
fans are field‐replaceable (see Paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3,
Figure 19, and Table 4 for part numbers).
2.2.4 External‐Air Fans (“FAN A” Connector)
Two, factory‐installed, temperature‐controlled fans (shown in
Figure 5) to circulate cooler exterior air up through the heat ex
changer are located under the cover for the heat exchanger
compartment. These fans are factory‐wired to the “FAN‐A”
connector on the Controller Card mounted on the inside of the
cabinet door, and are powered from either a field‐provided
‐48VDC power source or a +24VDC power source. To access
or view the fans, loosen the Phillips‐head screw at the interior
bottom of the main door (see Figure 3), then lift the cover off
the two alignment posts (Figure 5) near the top of the cover.
‐ DOOR SENSOR NOTE ‐
The door sensor will turn off the fans when the door is opened.
2.2.5 Internal‐Air Fans (“FAN B” Connector)
Two, factory‐installed, temperature‐controlled fans (shown in
Figure 2) to circulate warm interior air down through the heat ex
changer and back into the cabinet are are located on the inside of
the cabinet door. These fans are factory‐wired to the “FAN‐B”
connector on the Controller Card mounted on the inside of the
cabinet door, and are powered from either a field‐provided
‐48VDC power source or a +24VDC power source.
2.2.6 Controller Card
Boxer includes a factory‐wired controller card (Figure 9) lo
cated on the inside of the cabinet door. The card includes
connections for the fans, door alarm, temperature alarm, a 5A
fan fuse, and a fan test button. Internal wiring for the fans and
door alarm has been factory‐wired. External wiring to the pow
er source and alarm monitoring equipment is done using
“Euro‐connector” snap‐in terminal blocks which can be dis
connected from the controller card, and later re‐attached for
quick and easy connections. Table 2 lists all of the connectors
and positions on the controller card. The only installer connec

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tions are the TEMP ALARM, DOOR ALARM, and power
connections (BLK ‐V and RED +V). To make the power con
nections, uncoil the wires attached at the left interior wall of the
cabinet to expose the stub ends (the other end is factory‐wired
to the controller card). To make the TEMP/DOOR ALARM
connections to the Euro‐connector, pull‐off the Euro‐connec
tor, strip approximately 3/8” off the end of each field‐provided
wire, insert wire(s) into hole(s), tighten screws, and push‐on
the Euro‐connector.
Name # of
Positions
Position
Name Description
TEMP ALARM 2
NO
Normally Open.
(Installer connects to field‐
provided equipment.)
COM
Common.
(Installer connects to field‐
provided equipment.)
DOOR
ALARM 2
NO
Normally open.
(Installer connects to field‐
provided equipment.)
COM
Common.
(Installer connects to field‐
provided equipment.)
FAN −A*
(2 External Air Fans) 2
RED + voltage. Factory
connected to Fan A.
BLK −voltage. Factory
connected to Fan A.
FAN −B*
(2 Internal Air Fans) 2
RED + voltage. Factory
connected to Fan B.
BLK −voltage. Factory
connected to Fan B.
FAN TEST Momentary push-button
to test fan operation.
+24V Power
Operation
Only
Power
Connections
2
BLK -V
System Ground
(Installer connects to field‐
provided DC power.)
RED +V
Apply +24V
(Installer connects to field‐
provided DC power.)
—48V Power
Operation
Only
Power
Connections
2
BLK -V
Apply -48V
(Installer connects to field‐
provided DC power.)
RED +V
System Ground
(Installer connects to field‐
provided DC power.)
DOOR FAN
CUT-OFF
SWITCH
2
DOOR Door open fan off
switch. Factory wired.
SWITCH-1
DOOR
ALARM
SWITCH
2
DOOR Door open alarm.
Factory wired.
SWITCH-2
*Two fans are wired to each set of terminals.
Shaded rows indicate installer connections (TEMP ALARM, DOOR ALARM, and Power)
Table 2. Controller Card Connectors - Front Access
1. Fan Terminal Block. The internal temperature‐controlled
fans require a ‐48VDC, 1.75A or +24V, 3.5A power source
to be wired to the Euro‐connector located at the bottom left
corner of the Controller Card.
2. Temperature Alarm Terminal Block. A Normally Open Tem
perature Alarm thermostat contact closes when the internal
cabinet temperature exceeds 65° C and will remain on until
the temperature drops below 55° C. For temperature alarm
connections, connect alarm wiring from the field‐provided
alarm equipment to the 2‐position Euro‐connector at the
top left of the controller card.
3. Door Alarm Terminal Block. A Normally‐Open Door Alarm
contact closes when the door is opened. For door alarm con
nections, connect wiring from the field‐provided alarm
equipment to the 2‐position Euro‐connector at the top left
of the controller card.
4. Power connections. A Euro connector is prewired to a 48” red
and black cable stub. For +24V power applications, connect
the red wire to the +24V source and connect the black wire
to ground. For ‐48V power applications, connect the black
wire to the ‐48V source and the red wire to ground.
2.2.7 Grounding and Bonding Center
Boxer's grounding and bonding center is located on the bottom
interior surface of the cabinet, close to the front door. A
ground plate is provided that contains eight sets of ground
posts and one copper ground lug, for cable and chassis/earth
ground. Bond equipment/cables to the ground posts per com
pany practice, and connect a #6 AWG chassis or earth ground
wire to the ground lug. Ground lug hardware should be
tightened to 20 inch‐pounds. An Electro‐Static Discharge
(ESD) wrist‐strap jack is also located on the ground plate.
3. INSTALLATION
Use and follow local codes and company practices to install the
Westell Boxerrcabinet. If none exist, use the instructions con
tained herein. Installation consists of:
Sinspecting the unit for damages that may have incurred dur
ing shipping,
Sfollowing proper safety precautions,
Sreviewing pre‐mounting considerations, such as selecting the
mounting type and location, and preparing the mounting site,
Sgathering all tools, materials, and equipment,
Sremoving any knock‐outs where access holes are required,
Smounting the cabinet,
Smaking ground and all power connections,
Spowering up the cabinet (system power‐up),
Smounting any customer‐supplied equipment inside the cabinet,
Smaking communication cable connections,
Smaking any desired alarm connections,
Soptioning the installed equipment and placing it in service, and
Sperforming cabinet housekeeping, and closing and locking
the cabinet.
The following paragraphs provide detailed instructions for
performing these procedures.
3.1 Inspecting the Equipment
‐ DESICCANT NOTE ‐
To prevent condensation during shipment and storage, Westell
includes a desiccant pack within the Boxer cabinet. Once the
electronic equipment is installed and turned‐up, the internal
power dissipation reduces the likelihood of condensation within
the cabinet. However, follow company practices for desiccant
maintenance procedures to prevent internal condensation.
‐ INSPECTION NOTE ‐
Visually inspect the unit for damages prior to installation. If the
equipment was damaged in transit, immediately report the dam
age to the transportation company and to Westell (see Part 6).

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3.2 Following Proper Safety Precautions
The cabinet should be installed only by authorized and trained
personnel. Always exercise caution and follow all safety pre
cautions.
Important Safety Instructions (Please Save)
When using your telephone/telecommunications equipment,
follow basic safety instructions to reduce the risk of fire, elec
tric shock, and injury to person(s), including the following:
A. Read and understand all instructions.
B. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on product.
C. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table:
the product may fall, causing serious damage to product.
D. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation.
To protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. This product should never be placed near
or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be
placed in a built‐in installation unless proper ventilation is pro
vided.
E. This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label.
F. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabi
net slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in the risk of fire or electrical shock.
Never spill liquids of any kind on the product.
CAUTION ‐ STATIC‐SENSITIVE
This product contains static‐sensitive components! Proper
electrostatic discharge procedures must be followed to
maintain personal and equipment safety. Do not store units
near magnetic, electromagnetic or electrostatic fields. Always
store or ship units in the original static‐protective packaging
from Westell. Use anti‐static mats when working on units.
‐ PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT ‐
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack
is specifically designed for wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless
the telephone line has been disconnected at the network
interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
3.3 Selecting and Preparing the Mounting Type
and Site (Pre‐Mounting Considerations)
Mount the cabinet in a location with an adequate earth ground
and power access, with unobstructed cabinet access, and which
insures the best lighting, ventilation, heat dissipation, and
equipment access. Verify sufficient space exists to allow the
opening of the left‐hinged large door, to access and mount the
cabinet, to mount and access the optional battery box if it will
be mounted below it, and to adequately access, prepare, and
dress all cables. Adequate horizontal and vertical space should
be be left between any multiple installations to allow for cabi
net opening, equipment access, and cable routings and
preparations. Follow company practice for the proper distance
from the cable entry point or from upstream or downstream
equipment.
Figure 10. Front View, With Dimensions
25.2”
22.5”
26.8”
4”
24”
4” 4”4” 1.5 1.5 11.51 1.5
25.5”
FRONT VIEW
Distances between the
holes in the top mounting
flange are the same as
the bottom flange.
Also see Figure 24 & Figure 25.
3.4 Gathering all Tools and Equipment
The following tools and supplies (not provided) are required to
mount the Boxer cabinet.
Door Opening/Locking Tools
V7/16” can wrench or 216 tool
VPadlock (optional)
Knock‐Out Removal Tools
VHammer
VPunch
VPliers
Cabinet Mounting Tools, Equipment, and Hardware
VTape measure
VMarking utensil (to mark mounting hole locations)
VLevel (optional)
VPower or hand drill with assorted bits, plus long bits or drill
bit extensions if pole mounting
VSocket driver and sockets, or wrenches
VWall‐ or pole‐mounting hardware, such as 3/8” diameter
wood‐type lag screws or bolts
VH‐frame mounting hardware (for H‐frame mounting)
VOptional pole‐mount kit (for pole mounting)
VOutdoor site preparation tools
VSafety gloves and glasses (optional)
VPower hoist or lifting equipment and cables (optional)
VAssorted screwdrivers
VAppropriate ground wire and equipment
Cable Preparation Tools and Equipment
VCable opening and preparation tools
VProper lengths and types of communications cables
VProper lengths and types of power cables and fittings
VCable management supplies (ties, clips, markers, etc.)
VPower installation and testing equipment

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3.5 Removing the Knock‐outs
Knock‐outs should be removed prior to mounting the cabinet.
See Figure 6 or Table 1 for knock‐out sizes, quantities, and loca
tions, and follow the steps below to remove the knock‐outs.
1. Open the cabinet door. If knock‐outs will need to be re
moved, using a 216 tool or can wrench, open the large front
door of the Boxer cabinet to access the knock‐outs.
2. Remove knock‐out(s). Prior to mounting the cabinet, per
company practice, remove as many appropriately‐sized
knock‐outs at the bottom of the cabinet as needed for the
specific application (consider ground, power, and com
munication cable access needs, venting, and whether
optionally mounting a battery box with the cabinet).
3. Install rubber grommets or conduit fittings. Install either
a heavy‐duty rubber grommet or the conduit fitting of
choice (liquid‐tight recommended) in each selected
knock‐out hole. If an optional vent is desired, the provided
vent cap can be installed in one of the smaller knock‐outs.
4. Close the cabinet door. Once the knock‐outs are removed,
lock the door using the 216 tool or can wrench, to minimize
possible product damage and personal injury.
3.6 Mounting the Cabinet
The Boxer cabinet is typically mounted outdoors, above
ground, on an H‐frame, a wall, a concrete pad, or a pole. Op
tional mounting kits are available to support a round pole
(from 8” to 20” in diameter) or a square pedestal or post (mini
mum 8” wide). Concrete pad mounting is supported when used
with the optional Boxer battery box or skirt. All mounting hard
ware (not provided) must be capable of supporting the weight
of the Boxer cabinet (approximately 70 pounds) plus the
weight of any equipment mounted in it (up to 50 pounds). Run
all cables to the mounting location, perform any trenching,
trench cable placements, and backfilling prior to the cabinet
mounting, and clear the installation area of any debris, vegeta
tion, and unneeded equipment or obstacles.
‐ WEIGHT NOTE ‐
The Boxer cabinet weighs 68 pounds. The weight of the internal
equipment installed in the Boxer should not exceed 50 pounds.
The mounting surface, structure, and hardware must be able to
support the combined weight (118 pounds).
‐ KNOCK‐OUT REMOVAL NOTE ‐
Always remove knock‐outs where holes are desired before
mounting cabinet or securing the battery box, regardless of the
knock‐out type and regardless of the order of the mounting steps.
All knock‐outs should be knocked out from the inside of the
cabinet, except for the small 0.575” knock‐outs,which are to be
knocked out from the outside of the cabinet.
3.6.1 Mounting on an H‐Frame
Follow company practice or the steps below to mount the Boxer
cabinet on an H‐frame. See Figure 11 for an H‐frame mounting
drawing. If the installation includes the battery box, attach the
battery box and the H‐Frame mounting kit to the cabinet prior
to mounting to the H‐Frame.
1. Determine exact mounting location in H‐frame. Select and
mark the exact horizontal and vertical final mounting loca
tion within the H‐frame. The spacing between the top and
bottom horizontal‐rail mounting holes should be 25.2”
(on centers, see Figure 10). Westell recommends a height
of 30” from the ground. In addition to leaving a comfort
able installer working height, leave adequate space under
Boxer for cable access (or an optional battery box), as
stated in Paragraph 3.3, as well as in front of the mounting
to allow the door to open (see Figure 3), and at the sides
in the event of any multiple installations.
2. Remove knock‐outs. See the steps in Paragraph 3.5 (Re
moving the Knock‐outs) to remove the knock‐outs where
any cable access holes (or holes for mounting the optional
battery box) are desired.
3. Prepare the mounting hardware. Bring the appropriate
mounting hardware to the installation site. The hardware
must be able to support the weight of the cabinet plus the
weight of the added internal equipment. Insert at least
three rail nuts into each rail (compress the spring on the
nuts as needed) and slide them over to the desired mount
ing location.
4. Lift cabinet. Lift the cabinet to the mounting height.
5. Attach cabinet to H‐frame rails. Align the holes in the cabi
net's top mounting bracket with the holes in the inserted
rail nuts in the H‐frame rails, then insert and install an ap
propriate bolt through each set of aligned holes. Westell
recommends a minimum of 3 mounting bolts per mount
ing flange (top and bottom). Tighten hardware appro‐
priately. Repeat for the bottom mounting bracket and H‐
frame rail. Verify the cabinet is in the proper horizontal
position, make any needed adjustments, then securely
tighten all mounting hardware.
6. Test installation firmness. Test the installation by attempt
ing to move the cabinet. Correct any looseness, if
detected. Tighten all bolts again.
7. Determine next step. If ground, power, and communica
tions cables and internal equipment will not be connected
and mounted at this time, proceed to the next step to final
ize the cabinet installation. If ground, power, and
communications cables and internal equipment will be
connected, mounted, and powered‐up at this time, skip
the next step and proceed to Paragraphs 3.7 through Para
graph 3.14 for those procedures.
8. Close up cabinet and clean the site. Close the Boxer door,
and lock it using a can wrench or 216 tool and an optional
padlock. Pick up any tools and materials at the installation
site, and clean the site of any trash or debris.
3.6.2 Mounting on a Wall
Follow company practices or the steps below to mount the Box
er cabinet to an approved wall (Figure 12). The approved wall
and hardware used must be able to support the combined
weight of the cabinet, the equipment mounted inside the cabi
net, plus the optional battery box (and batteries), if installed.
Westell recommends a minimum cabinet installation height of
30” from the ground. See Figure 10 for cabinet and mounting
hole dimensions.

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Figure 11. H‐Frame Mounting
H‐frame Sliding Nut
(compress spring
and slide nut into
ends of rails)
Bolt Washer
Pole or post
H‐frame Rail
or Channel
DETAIL A
H‐frame Sliding Nut
(slide nut into end of rail,
see DETAIL A)
H‐frame Sliding Nut
(slide nut into end of rail,
see DETAIL A)
25.2”
See Figure 20 for horizontal
distances between mounting holes.
1. Find best wall position. Locate the best mounting position
for the cabinet on the wall. Verify this location meets all
cabinet spacing requirements and company practices.
2. Remove knock‐outs. See Paragraph 3.5 (Removing the
Knock‐outs) to remove the knock‐outs where any cable ac
cess holes are desired.
3. Prepare the mounting hardware. Bring the appropriate
mounting hardware to the installation site. The hardware
must be capable of supporting the weight of the cabinet
plus the weight of the added internal equipment. Use a
minimum of 6 mounting fasteners (such as lag bolts).
4. Determine mounting height and mark top hole locations.
Measure and mark the top mounting hole locations on the
wall, in a straight level line. This can be done by lifting and
leveling the cabinet then marking the mounting hole loca
tions, or without lifting and using the equipment as a
template. The horizontal distance between the holes in
the mounting flanges is shown in Figure 10. Two of the
holes are 16” apart on centers, to facilitate mounting on
standard walls with studs 16” apart on centers. The vertical
distance between the holes in the top and bottom mount
ing flanges is 25.2” (Figure 10). Westell recommends a
minimum of 3 mounting bolts in each mounting flange. In
addition to allowing for a comfortable installer working
height (leave about 30” under the cabinet), leave adequate
space under Boxer for cable access (or an optional battery
box), as stated in Paragraph 3.3, as well as in front of the
mounting to allow the door to open and at the sides in the
event of any multiple installations. With a marking utensil,
mark the top mounting holes to be drilled, in a level hori
zontal line, at the desired wall height.
5. Drill top mounting holes. Drill appropriately‐sized pilot
holes, slightly smaller than the width and depth of the
mounting bolts, screws or fasteners, at the marked loca
tions. Do not drill the holes too large.

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Approved wall
6. Partially install bolts. Partially install the bolts until only
1/2” remains.
7. Lift cabinet, and align mounting holes. Lift the cabinet to
the protruding bolts, align the top mounting flange key
holes with the bolts, then hang the cabinet from the bolts.
8. Fully install the top mounting bolts. Verify the cabinet is
level. Finish driving the top mounting bolts until they are
snug and the cabinet is flush and tight against the wall.
Manually test the bolt tightness to verify the bolts will sup
port the cabinet weight before the next step. Correct any
level or mounting bolt discrepancies.
9. Mark and drill bottom mounting holes. Mark the exact
locations for the bottom bracket's mounting bolts through
the predrilled slotted holes in the bottom mounting brack
et. Drill appropriately‐sized pilot holes, slightly smaller
than the width and depth of the bolts, at the marked loca
tions. Do not drill the holes too large.
10. Install bottom mounting bolts. Insert and drive all bottom
bolts completely in to their final seated position. Finish
the installation by verifying all bolts are firm and snug.
11. Determine next step, or close up cabinet and clean the site.
Repeat Steps 6‐8 of Paragraph 3.6.1 to determine the next
step or finish the physical cabinet installation.
3.6.3 Mounting on a Pole or Post
Order the optional A90‐BXA‐PM02 pole mount kit (shown in
Figure 13 and listed in Table 4) for details and instructions on
pole‐mounting the Boxer cabinet. See Figure 14 for a brief
installation procedure. If mounting both the Boxer cabinet and
the Boxer battery box, use pole mount kit A90‐BXA‐PM03.
3.6.4 Mounting on a Concrete Pad
When mounted on an optional battery cabinet or skirt, the box
er cabinet can be mounted on a concrete pad. Order the
optional A90‐BXA19‐PT1 pad mount kit (listed in Table 4) for
details on pad‐mounting the Boxer cabinet.
1. Attach one bracket and rod to top cabinet mounting bracket. Thread a
washer anda nut about 1.5” onto one end of a rod (hereafter called “the short
end”). Abut the flat side of a kit bracket against the back of the cabinet's top
mounting bracket and align the mounting holes. Insert the short end of the
rod through the selected aligned holes.
Thread a washer, lock washer, then a
nut onto the protruding short end of
the rod from the front side
of the cabinet's mounting
bracket and tighten the
nut. Repeat with a second
rod at the other side of the
top mounting bracket.
2. Attach lower bracket.
Repeat the step above
for the cabinet's bottom
mounting bracket and
another mounting bracket and
rod from the pole‐mount kit.
3. Pre‐thread inner nuts for rear brackets. Thread a nut and washer onto the
long end of each rod; stop threading when the nut appears to be about 1/4
of the distance into the pole depth (from the rear).
4. Lift, level, and secure cabinet to pole. Lift the cabinet to the desired
mounting height, straddle the pole with the protruding rods, press the cabi
net and the serrated edge of the attached brackets against the pole, and lev
el the cabinet. Hold the cabinet in place, and from behind the cabinet and
pole, hang another kit bracket from the top protruding rods, being careful to
select and align the holes correctly (select the same holes that were used
for the bracket attached to the cabinet) and also being sure to face the ser
rated edge of the kit's bracket toward the pole. Thread a washer, lock wash
er, and a nut onto each rod and alternately tighten each rod's nut firmly
against the bracket (so the lengths of the two rods left protruding are equal).
When tight, back‐thread the nuts previously threaded onto the rod (from
Step 3 above) backwards to abut the inside edge of the kit's rear mounting
bracket.
5. Repeat above step for the lower, rear,
mounting bracket.
Figure 13. Pole Mount Kit (BXA‐PM02) Contents
Threaded
rod
Bracket
Washers and Nuts
BXA‐PM03 kit also
includes a shelf.
Figure 14. Boxer Mounted on Pole with Pole Mount Kit
Pole
Also see the instructions
in the optional BXA‐PM02
pole mount kit.
Also see the instructions
in the optional BXA‐PM02
pole mount kit.
‐ NOTE ‐
Always follow local safety precautions and standard operating
procedures for grounding the equipment when installing, up
grading, repairing or maintaining equipment. Any instructions or
information contained herein is subordinate to local codes, oper
ating procedures or practices.