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6-68061-01 Rev A, December 2013

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Quantum SuperLoader 3: 

Rackmount Replacement

Follow the steps in the document to replace a rackmount for your  

SuperLoader 3:
To replace the rackmount, refer to the following sections:

Preparing to Replace the SuperLoader 3 Rackmount

 on page

 

1

Removing the SuperLoader 3 from the Rackmount

 on page

 

4

Replacing the SuperLoader 3 In a New Rackmount

 on page

 

10

Completing the Installation

 on page

 

12

Preparing to Replace the SuperLoader 3 Rackmount

Note:

Read this entire document before beginning any of the procedures.

Safety Precautions

Before beginning a rack mount installation, complete the following safety 

precautions:

1

Lower the cabinet feet.

2

Extend the cabinet anti-tip device, if available.

3

Ensure that the cabinet and all rack mounted equipment have a reliable 

ground connection.

4

If you have made any changes to the location of your SuperLoader 3, verify 

that the total current of all rack mounted components (including the 

Summary of Contents for Superloader 3

Page 1: ...refer to the following sections Preparing to Replace the SuperLoader 3 Rackmount on page 1 Removing the SuperLoader 3 from the Rackmount on page 4 Replacing the SuperLoader 3 In a New Rackmount on pag...

Page 2: ...ent damage Caution Never remove the top cover of the SuperLoader 3 Removing the top cover could result in damage to the SuperLoader 3 Required Tools and Kits Make sure you have the following tools 1 2...

Page 3: ...lank a From the main menu select Commands and press Enter b Select Eject and press Enter c Select the appropriate magazine Right Magazine or Left Magazine and press Enter You will hear a distinctive p...

Page 4: ...der 3 is rack mounted directly to the stationary cabinet rails complete the following steps to remove it Removing the SuperLoader 3 From a Rackmount These instructions explain how to remove the SuperL...

Page 5: ...perLoader 3 Rackmount Replacement 6 68061 01 Rev A December 2013 Removing the SuperLoader 3 from the Rackmount 5 Figure 1 Support Brackets and SuperLoader 3 Brackets Screws SuperLoader 3 bracket Suppo...

Page 6: ...3 from the Rackmount 2 Loosen the four 4 screws on the front of the SuperLoader 3 that attach the two 2 front tabs support brackets to the front rails Do not remove the screws completely at this time...

Page 7: ...the Rackmount 7 3 Remove the four 4 screws at the back of the SuperLoader 3 that connect the support brackets two screws per bracket to the SuperLoader 3 brackets see Figure 3 Figure 3 Support Bracke...

Page 8: ...emove the four 4 front screws see Figure 4 Figure 4 SuperLoader 3 Front Screws and Support Brackets SuperLoader 3 bracket Support bracket Front screws 5 Using two people or an appropriately rated mech...

Page 9: ...e surface 8 Compare the SuperLoader 3 brackets you received in the SuperLoader 3 Rack Rail Kit see SuperLoader 3 Replacement Rack Rail Kit Contents on page 2 with the brackets that were removed from i...

Page 10: ...all the SuperLoader into a rack cabinet WARNING Failure to take these safety steps may result in personal injury or equipment damage Caution Never remove the top cover of the SuperLoader 3 Removing th...

Page 11: ...gure 4 Caution Do not release the front end of the SuperLoader 3 until it is secured to the rack 6 While the other installer holds the front end of the SuperLoader 3 secure it in the rack by doing the...

Page 12: ...magazine or magazine blank is correctly installed when you feel it click into place and the front is flush with the front panel Caution Insert the magazine slowly to avoid damaging internal components...

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