Chapter 2: Installing and Setting Up your Autoloader

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General preparation for rack mount installation

Warning

Failure to take these safety steps may result in personal injury or equipment damage.

Caution

Do not remove the top cover of the autoloader during the installation process. Removing the top cover could result in damage to the autoloader.

To prepare for rack mount installation:

1Lower the cabinet feet.

2Extend the cabinet’s anti-tip device, if available.

An anti-tip device may be extendable legs or similar equipment used to stabilize the cabinet. This anti-tip equipment is to help avoid over-balancing the cabinet when installing or removing equipment.

3Make sure that the cabinet and all rack mounted equipment have a reliable ground connection.

4Make sure that the total current of all rack mounted components (including the autoloader) does not exceed the current rating of the power distribution unit or outlet receptacles.

5Secure the help of at least one other person. At least two people are required to safely install the autoloader into a rack cabinet.

Installing and removing the V-rail kit

The V-rail is a set of rails, plates, and mounting hardware that lets you install the autoloader into a rack. This is not a slide rail kit, but allows some movement from the rack cabinet for easier access or removal of the autoloader.

The V-rails come already mounted to the chassis of your SuperLoader3.

Requirements

The V-rail can be used in many rack cabinet structures.

Front to rear rail spacing range is 25.75 – 34.50 inches (654.05 – 876.30 mm). This range accommodates varying cabinet depths. The vertical rail thickness is either 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) or .105 inch (7.14 mm).

Vertical rail hole types

The V-rail can be used with the following rack hole types:

■.375 inch (9.53 mm) square through-holes

■.281 inch (7.14 mm) diameter through-holes

■10-32 UNF-2B threaded holes

■M6–1-6H threaded holes

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