RS 1942
TORQUE VALUES
Hardware Type
Torque Value
3/8”-16 Bolt, Nut and Lock Washer
15-20 Ft.-lbs (20-27 N•m)
1/2”-13 Bolt, Nut and Lock Washer
55-65 Ft.-lbs. (75-88 N•m)
3/8”-16 Bolt, Strut Nut and Lock Washer
19 Ft.-lbs. (25 N•m)
MATERIAL VERIFICATION
Battery racks are shipped unassembled with a complete
set of related drawings and documentation. Check received
parts and quantities against the rack’s Bill of Materials
(reference Table #1) on the provided drawing or packing list.
Do not assemble rack if parts are missing or quantities are
incomplete. Please contact C&D’s customer service,
800-543-8630 with any problems.
REQUIRED TOOLS
Torque wrench (0 to 120 ft.-lb.) with hex sockets for 3/8”
and 1/2” hardware. Adjustable wrench or 3/8” and 1/2” box
wrench, tape measure, square and leveling device.
Note: Consult manufacturers’ instructions for tools
required to install floor anchoring hardware.
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Bolted connection details are located at the end of
installation manual for reference. Torque values for
hardware are shown in Table #2.
LOCATION OF RACK
When determining the rack location and floor anchor pattern,
use applicable drawings provided with rack shipment.
Locate the racks’ general position, considering boundary
and aisle clearances. Locate floor anchoring locations
using provided drawings.
TABLE #1
Sample Bill of Material.
FIGURE #2
Rack Assembly Location and Anchor Bolt Pattern.
TABLE #2
Tourque Values.
Typical rack
clearance, 2 min.
Typical aisle
clearance, 36
External rack dimensions.
See assembly drawings.
FIGURE #3
Placing
FIGURE #5
Installin
1
Initial Assembly
not supplied with
(away from aisle)
rack drawing for p
brace to brace co
ASSEMBLY INSTR
2
Side Rails:
Insta
See Figure #5. R
Place support rail
properly engaged
3
Installing Suppo
on 2-tier/2-row ra
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