Chapter 3—Preparing for Installation
Unpacking and Moving the Library
March 2015
Site Preparation Guide
—
Spectra T950B Library
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Clearances
Before
moving
the
library
and
components
to
where
they
will
be
installed,
make
sure
that
you
have
access
to
necessary
doorways,
stairways,
hallways,
and
elevators,
as
well
as
adequate
clearance
to
move
through
them
with
the
equipment.
Note:
All
lengths
are
approximate.
Tilting
Make
sure
that
you
do
not
tilt
the
frames
from
vertical
while
moving
them.
Clearance for...
Requirement
Unpacking
Sufficient
space
to
both
remove
the
library
from
its
packaging
and
unpack
the
boxes
containing
the
additional
components.
Allow
a
minimum
of
approximately
17
ft
(5.2
m)
on
the
ramp
side
of
the
pallet
to
unload
the
library
and
approximately
4
ft
(1.2
m)
on
each
side
and
above
the
crate
to
remove
the
packaging.
Allow
a
minimum
of
12
ft
by
12
ft
(3.7
m
by
3.7
m)
of
open
space
for
maneuvering
the
individual
frames
from
their
crates.
Doorways
Doorways
(including
thresholds)
must
be
taller
than
6.7
ft
(2
m)
and
wider
than
4
ft
(1.2
m).
Stairwell
width
and
height
Stairwells
must
be
taller
than
7.5
ft
(2.3
m)
and
wider
than
4
ft
(1.2 m).
Stairwell
and
hallway
corners
Stairwell
and
hallway
corners
should
be
wider
than
5.6
ft
(1.7
m).
Elevator
width,
height,
and
weight
limit
Elevators
and
elevator
doors
should
be
taller
than
7.5
ft
(2.3
m)
and
wider
than
4
ft
(1.2
m).
If
using
an
elevator
to
move
the
crates,
it
must
be
able
to
accommodate
the
size
and
weight
of
the
crates.
See
for
details.
Side-to-side clearance
11 ft (3.4 m)
17 ft (5.2 m)
Minimum ramp clearance
Pallet
Ramp
Frame
Caution
If you tilt the library, Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the
library or its components, or for any damage caused to your site.