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Always keep the rack’s front door and all panels and components on the appliances closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
•Reduced Air Flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Leave enough clearance, approximately 25 inches in the front, and 30 inches in the back of the rack to enable you to access appliance components and allow for sufficient air flow.
•Mechanical Loading - Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading.
All racks must be mounted securely. Ensure that all leveling jacks or stabilizers are properly attached to the rack. If installing multiple appliances in a rack, make sure the overall loading for each branch circuit does not exceed the rated capacity.
Do not slide more than one appliance out from the rack at a time. Extending more than one appliance at a time may result in the rack becoming unstable. Install your appliance in the lower part of the rack because of its weight and also for ease in accessing appliance components.
•Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading of the circuits might have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring.
Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
•Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of
Install near appropriate AC outlets, and Ethernet hubs or individual jacks. Be sure to install an AC Power Disconnect for the entire rack assembly. The Power Disconnect must be clearly marked.Ground the rack assembly properly to avoid electrical shock.
Rack Installation
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Unpack the appliance and locate the mounting hardware.
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