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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR RDC STANDARD AND EP RACKS

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Tie Rod Assembly:

 Longer EP racks require a tie rod 

assembly (see rack assembly drawings for details). The tie 

rod assemblies (P/N RD02320) are to be placed as evenly 

as possible among the batteries per tier (see figure 12 and 

figure 13). 

12.  Battery Arrangement:

 Install inter-cell and inter-unit 

connectors and cable assemblies as determined by the 

battery arrangement. Refer to Battery Installation Manual 

(RS-1476) for more detail on battery connection and 

initialization charge. Follow Battery Installation Manual  

RS-1476 for battery installation and operation.

Tie Rod

and Cover

Serrated Nut

3/8-16 Bolt

and Lock Washer

5/16-18 Nut

and Lock Washer

Tie Rod

Bracket

Side Restraint

Rails

Tie Rod Assembly

FIGURE 12

FIGURE 11

FIGURE 13

 Assembled EP2 Rack

With Corner Brackets and Front Cross Braces

Tie Rod (P/N RD02320)

Tie Rod Placement

RS02098/1011/CD   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for RDC Series

Page 1: ...e codes Do not attach rack to walls without consulting the appropriate structural engineer Mounting holes are provided in the base of each frame All frames must be secured to floor using all anchor bo...

Page 2: ...vide floor mounting hardware SEE PAGE 7 8 FOR LOCATION OF MULTI RACK ARRANGEMENTS 4 Initial Assembly Anchor bolt washers P N RD05084 or RD05100 for three tier racks are supplied with the EP racks Each...

Page 3: ...NSTRUCTIONS FOR RDC STANDARD AND EP RACKS 6 Leveling Check that the rack is level and square Torque down all bolts First torque the cross brace bolts to 55 65 ft lb 75 88 N m then torque the rail to f...

Page 4: ...ount of water unscented talcum or Dow Corning III may be applied to the rail cover to help reduce friction For rows having an odd number of batteries the center of the first battery installed will mat...

Page 5: ...d Cover Serrated Nut Corner Bracket Assembled Side Restraint Rail and Cover Support Rail and Cover End Restraint Rail and Cover End Rail Restraint Rail s and Corner Brackets assembly is reversed the e...

Page 6: ...cable assemblies as determined by the battery arrangement Refer to Battery Installation Manual RS 1476 for more detail on battery connection and initialization charge Follow Battery Installation Manu...

Page 7: ...anchor bolt slots with a 1 06 x 0 69 26 9 mm x 17 5 mm for One Tier and Two Step rack models and a 1 06 x 0 81 26 9 mm x 20 6 mm for Two Tier and Three Tier rack models The distance between the anchor...

Page 8: ...19 7899 800 543 8630 customersvc cdtechno com www cdtechno com End to End Rack Installation Instructions Where a continuous rack string is required two racks may be installed adjacent in length Frame...

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