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7. Equipment Installation
8. Optional Casters
7.1 Installing or Removing Cage Nuts
An optional caster accessory kit
(Model: SRCASTER)
is available separately through Tripp Lite. Go to
www.tripplite.com or call (773) 869-1234 for details. The SRCASTER Kit consists of 4 casters with
required locknuts and bolts for installation. The casters install to the base of the unit using pre-drilled
holes as shown in the illustration below. For further installation instructions, refer to the manual included
with the SRCASTER Kit.
Warning: Do not install equipment until you have stabilized the enclosure. Install heavier equipment first and install it towards the bottom of the
enclosure. Install equipment starting from the bottom of the enclosure and proceeding toward the top of the enclosure - never the reverse. If using
sliding equipment rails, be careful when extending the rails. Do not extend more than one set of sliding equipment rails at one time. Avoid extending
sliding equipment rails near the top of the enclosure.
Note: The square holes in the middle of each rack unit are numbered and also include a small notch to aid identification. A single rack unit includes the space occupied by
the numbered hole and the holes directly above and below.
To Remove Cage Nuts, Reverse Steps 1-3
Note: You may wish to use a cage nut tool (user-supplied) to aid cage nut installation and removal.
WARNING: The flanges of the cage nuts should engage the sides of the square opening in the rail, not the top and bottom. Follow the instructions in
your equipment documentation to ensure proper installation of your equipment.
1
Locate the numbered square openings in the mounting rails where you plan to install your equipment.
You will install cage nuts (included) into the square openings in order to provide an attachment point
for the mounting screws (included).
Note: Consult your equipment documentation to determine how
many cage nuts will be required and where they will need to be installed.
2
From the inside of the mounting rail, insert one of the flanges of the cage nut through the square
opening. Press it against the side of the square opening. Each flange should engage one side of the
square opening, not the top or bottom.
3
Compress the cage nut at the sides slightly to allow the remaining flange to fit through the square
opening. When the cage nut is properly installed, both flanges will protrude through the square
opening and will be visible on the outer surface of the mounting rail. Repeat steps 1-3 until all
required cage nuts are installed.
4
After installing the required cage nuts, use the included mounting screws and cup washers to secure
your equipment to the rack rail. Place the cup washers between the screws and the equipment
mounting brackets.
Note: Your equipment may also include mounting hardware. Read the mounting instructions that came with your
equipment before installing your equipment.
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