NetVanta 3100 Series Hardware Installation Guide Unit Installation61700600L2-34C Copyright © 2015 ADTRAN, Inc. 27Wall MountingWall Mounting NetVanta 3120 Series, 3130 Series, and 3140 DesktopThe NetVanta 3100 Series, 3130 Series, and the 3140 Desktop units can be wall mounted. By followingthese instructions exactly, the NetVanta can be safely mounted to the wall.• To avoid damaging the unit, use only the screws included in the shipment whenattaching mounting ears to the chassis.• When wall mounting the NetVanta, care must be taken not to damage the power cord.Do not attach the power cord to the building surface or run it through walls, ceilings,floors, or openings in the building structure.• The socket-outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.Instructions for Wall Mounting NetVanta 3120 Series/3130 Series/3140 DesktopStep Action1 Decide on a location for the unit. Keep in mind that the unit needs to be mounted at or beloweye level so that the LEDs are viewable.2 Prepare the mounting surface by attaching a board (typically plywood, 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick)to a wall stud.Important! Mounting to a stud ensures stability. Using sheetrock anchors may notprovide sufficient long-term stability.3 Install two #8 PAN head screws (1-inch or greater in length) into the mounted board, followingthese guidelines and referring to Figure 13.• Screws should be spaced horizontally, approximately 5 inches apart. Find exact positioningby using the location of the two keyed insets on the bottom of the unit as a guide.• Screws should be horizontally level with each other.• Leave approximately 1/4-inch of the screws protruding from the board to allow the heads ofthe screws to slide into place in the unit’s keyed insets.4 Slide the keyed insets on the bottom of the unit’s chassis securely onto the screws.5 Proceed to the steps given in Wall Mounting a Single NetVanta 3140 (P/N 1700341F1) onpage 28.