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5. Installation
The enclosure installation area must be able to withstand the weight of the enclosure and all mounted equipment.
Refer to the
Specifications
section for enclosure model weight and capacity.
5.1. Mounting the Backplate
Mounting the Backplate to a Wall
Note:
If the installation requires running cables through a wall, first remove
one or both of the cable access panels prior to mounting the Backplate.
For Stud Mount
Locate solid studs, 16” on center, before marking top two locations
for pilot holes. Drill #22 (0.157” or 4 mm) pilot holes, then drive
two (2) M10, 5/16” or 3/8 x 2.0” long (minimum) bolts (not
included) into the Backplate slots, spaced nominally at 16” at
the top. Tighten the first two bolts
A
, and then drill holes for the
remaining two (2) M10, 5/16” or 3/8” bolts into the bottom corners
of the backplate
B
. Use a minimum of four (4) locations for full
payload rating of 400 lb.
For Other Surfaces
When installing to other surfaces, drive toggle bolts into a 3/4”
plywood-backed wall or fender washers and concrete tapping screws
(3/16” x 2-1/4” minimum) into cinder block.
WARNING
• When installing wall mounts onto a concrete masonry
unit (also known as a CMU or “cinder block”), verify
that the actual concrete thickness is at least 35 mm
(1 3/8”) in order to hold the concrete anchors. DO NOT
DRILL INTO MORTAR JOINTS! Be sure to mount Backplate
onto solid sections of the blocks. The solid sections can
generally be found 25 mm (1”) toward the middle of the
block from either end. An electric drill on a slow setting
is suggested to drill the hole rather than a hammer drill,
so as to avoid breaking out the back of the hole when
entering a hollow section.
• Installers must verify that the supporting surface will
safely support the combined load of the equipment and
all attached hardware and components.
2-Post Rack-Mount Installation
The SRWF12U38 and SRWF16U38 are also designed for 2-post rack
mounting. To attach, drive #12-24 screws (not included) through
the Backplate into the corresponding 2-post mounting holes. Use a
minimum of 10 locations for full payload rating of 400 lb.
A
B
A
B
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