Manual version: AW100-20220823
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To attach the bottom-support rails to a rack, make sure the rack depth is in the length range of
the bottom-support rails.
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Make sure the bottom-support rails have sufficient weight bearing capacity to support the
device and its accessories.
3 Installation procedure
The bottom-support rails are applicable only to four-post racks.
The bottom-support rail installation might vary by rack type. The following installation procedure is for
your reference only.
To install the bottom-support rails:
1.
Read the signs on the bottom-support rails to avoid installation mistake.
Table 2 Description of the signs on the bottom-support rails
Sign
Meaning
Remarks
FRONT/LEFT
Front end of the left
bottom-support rail
Mount this end to the front left rack post.
RIGHT/FRONT
Front end of the right
bottom-support rail
Mount this end to the front right rack post.
2.
Mark the bottom-support rail installation positions on a rack post.
Figure 3 Installing cage nuts
3.
Make sure the bottom edge of the bottom-support rail aligns with the middle of the narrower
metal area between holes in the rack post, and the locating tab aligns with the auxiliary
installation hole in the rack post. See
NOTE:
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In this document, the right bottom-support rail is installed first.
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One rack unit has two standard installation holes and one auxiliary installation hole in the middle.
The space between a standard installation hole and an auxiliary installation hole is larger than
the space between two adjacent standard installation holes.