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6.6
5HP blanking panel installation (slots 1-13)
Blanking panels should be the last panel installed into your chassis
To install the blanking panel
Firstly inspect the blanking panel ensure that the plastic barbs are in good condition
Align the plastic barbs with the larger holes centrally above and below the slot on the chassis top and bottom rails.
Firmly push the panel in until you feel the barbs click
To remove the blanking panel
Pull the blanking panel towards you, it may be necessary to use extra leverage.
Discard the panel as the plastic barbs will now be over stressed and will not provide a reliable fixing.
6.7
7HP blanking panel installation (slot 14)
Blanking panels should be the last panel installed into your chassis
To install the blanking panel
Firstly inspect the blanking panel ensure that the plastic barbs are in good condition
Align the plastic barbs with the larger holes centrally above and below the slot on the chassis top and bottom rails.
Firmly push the panel in until you feel the barbs click
To remove the blanking panel
Pull the blanking panel towards you, it may be necessary to use extra leverage.
Discard the panel as the plastic barbs will now be over stressed and will not provide a reliable fixing.
6.8
6HP blanking panel installation (slots 15, 16)
Blanking panels should be the last panel installed into your chassis
To install the blanking panel
Push the release button of the panel handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards.
Align the panel upright and perpendicular to the front face of the chassis
so that the plate slides into the “straight” card guides.
Gently push the panel down its guide, applying pressure via the handle.
As the panel is fully mated the top of the handle should snap back and lock in position.
The pawls of the handle should be fully engaged in the matching slots.
To remove the blanking panel
Push the release button of the panel handle down and simultaneously pull the top of the handle forwards.
Apply pressure via the handle and gently withdraw the panel from the chassis.
