Alpha XM2-300HP Wall-Mount Rack User Manual

Power

Installation Instructions

Wall-Mount Rack (WMR) for XM2-300HP and Battery

NOTE:

Install the system in a sheltered, weather-protected location
inaccessible to the general public.

CAUTION!

The populated rack weighs approximately 120 lbs (54.3kg). The
installer must verify the wall is capable of supporting the loaded rack.
Direct mounting to a wall stud and use of customer-supplied 3/4"
plywood backing is required.

Recommended Tools and Materials:

• Ratchet with 1/2" and 5/16" (or metric equivalent) sockets

• Level

• Two user-supplied 5/16" x 3" (or metric equivalent) lag bolts

• 1" Torque Wrench

• Stud nder (optional)

• Drill with 1/4" (or metric equivalent) drill bit

• Tape measure (optional)

15.15" / 385.0mm

12.00" / 305.0mm

Installation Procedure:

1. The dimensions of the rack are 23.59" H x 15.15" W x 8.58" D
(600.0mm x 385.0mm x 218.0mm). Select a location that allows

sufcient clearance on the top, bottom and sides for cabling required

for the installation.

2. For center mounting, locate one stud and drill pilot hole. Install rst
user-supplied 5/16" lag bolt and hang the shelf using keyslot. Mark
and drill second hole and install second lag bolt. Secure both lag
bolts once shelf is positioned.

3. For corner mounting inside of enclosures, use drawing to locate the
four corner holes. Use four user-supplied 5/16" bolts to mount rack.

4.

To install an SPI, use either of the two SPI mounting holes on the
top of the rack. Place the SPI so that the seizure screw is facing up
Tighten the SPI to 130 in-lbs of torque.

IMPORTANT:

For proper operation of the Power Supply and Communications
Module, external grounding of the rack is required.

5. The rack is connected to ground via either of the #10-32 ground
studs circled in Fig. 1. Follow the proper stack up as shown in Fig.
2 to attach the supplied lock washer, #10-32 nut and user-supplied
ground wire. Refer to applicable codes to determine additional
grounding requirements.

1

.

Fig. 1, Mounting hole layout

#10-32 ground studs

1

1

20.50"

521.0mm

23.59"

600.0mm

For Power Supply installation and connection, refer to the XM2-300HP Technical
manual (p/n 017-877-B1) at www.alpha.com

Fig. 2, Ground wire stack up

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Installation Instructions

NOTE:

Wall-Mount Shelf (WMS) for XM2-300HP

Install the system in a sheltered, weather-protected location
inaccessible to the general public.

CAUTION!

The populated shelf weighs approximately 40 lbs (18.14kg). The
installer must verify the wall is capable of supporting the loaded
shelf. Direct mounting to a wall stud and use of customer-supplied
3/4" plywood backing is required.

Recommended Tools and Materials:

• Ratchet with 1/2" and 5/16" (or metric equivalent) sockets

• Level

• Two user-supplied 5/16" x 3" (or metric equivalent) lag bolts

• 1" Torque Wrench

• Stud nder (optional)

• Drill with 1/4" (or metric equivalent) drill bit

• Tape measure (optional)

Installation Procedure:

1. The dimensions of the shelf are 6.94" (8.9" with XM2­300HP installed) H x 10.12" W x 8.58" D (176.3mm /

226.0mm x 257.0mm x 218.0mm). Select a location that

allows sufcient clearance on the top, bottom and sides for
cabling required for the installation.

2. For center mounting, locate one stud and drill pilot hole.
Install rst user-supplied 5/16" lag bolt and hang the
shelf using keyslot. Mark and drill second hole and install
second lag bolt. Secure both lag bolts once shelf is
positioned.

3. For corner mounting inside of enclosures, use drawing to
locate the four corner holes. Use four user-supplied 5/16"
bolts to mount shelf.

4. Install the SPI to the SPI bracket and torque to 130 in-lbs.
Follow the proper stack up as shown in Fig. 4 and mount
the SPI bracket onto either #10-32 (item 2, Fig. 3) studs
and tighten supplied #10-32 nut and lock washer.

IMPORTANT:

For proper operation of the Power Supply and Communications
Module, external grounding of the shelf is required.

6.09"

154.7mm

1

10.12" / 257mm

8.00" / 203.2mm

4.00"

101.6mm

1

2

3

2

Fig. 3, Mounting hole layout and SPI bracket

#10-32 ground stud

#10-32 SPI mounting bracket stud (2 plcs.)

SPI

2

6.94"

176.3mm

3

5. The shelf is connected to ground via the
#10-32 ground stud circled in Fig. 3. Follow the proper
stack up as shown in Fig. 5 to attach the supplied lock
washer, #10-32 nut and user-supplied ground wire. Refer
to applicable codes to determine additional grounding
requirements.

For Power Supply installation and connection, refer to the
XM2-300HP Technical manual (p/n 017-877-B1) at www.alpha.com

For more information visit www.alpha.com

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Fig. 4, SPI Hardware

stack up

Fig. 5, Ground wire

stack up