Middle Atlantic CWR-12-26PD, CWR-26-17PD Instructions

Instruction Sheet

CWR SERIES

CABLESAFETM WALL CABINET

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CABLESAFE WALL CABINET WITH

STANDARD DOOR

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing the CWR Series CableSafe Cabling Wall Cabinet. Please read these

instructions thoroughly before installing/assembling this product.

PRODUCT FEATURES

- 26” width provides abundant space for patching

- Ships with front rackrail at a 4” setback to accomodate cable managers

- Swing open center section allows for easy front and rear access to equipment and cabling

- Available with vented, plexiglass or solid doors

CABLESAFE WALL CABINET WITH

4” DEEP DOOR

I-00347 Rev B

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING: A WARNING ALERTS YOU TO A SITUATION

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THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.

CAUTION: A CAUTION ALERTS YOU TO A SITUATION

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THAT MAY RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND / OR PROPERTY.

NOTE: A NOTE IS USED TO HIGHLIGHT PROCEDURES
PERTAINING TO THE INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR
MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!

WARNING! Failure to read, understand and follow the following information can result in serious personal injury, damage to the

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equipment or voiding of the warranty.

CAUTION: All installation and assembly steps must be performed by qualified personnel.

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CAUTION: Ensure that the wall/floor has a structural load capacity that will support the weight of the cabinet fully loaded with

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equipment.

CAUTION: Some parts of the enclosure system may not be effectively bonded to the Protective Earth Terminal (PET). If these parts

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need to be bonded to the PET it should be done in accordance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code.

CAUTION: Power cord(s), for fans or other accessories, need to be secured to ensure that they are routed away from pinch points

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and moving parts.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to unload or move the enclosures alone. Make sure to have sufficient amount of personnel and

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equipment to safely move this product.

CAUTION: The following parts are not effectively bonded to the protective earth terminal: Rackrails, lace bars, Lever Lock™,

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shelving, baffles, blank panels, and cable management equipment. If any part needs to be bonded to the protective earth terminal
it shall be done in accordance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code.

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CAUTION: Maximum weight capacity is 200 lbs. As a general rule, heavier equipment should be placed towards the bottom of the

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rack.

TOOLS REQUIRED

• 5/16” Wrench

• 5/16” Socket

• 5/32” Hex Key

SUPPLIED HARDWARE

STANDARD D-RING 8-32 ACORN NUT 8-32 STUD

12-24 RACKSCREW

12 SPACE

18 SPACE

26 SPACE

QTY QTY QTY QTY

4 4 4 50

6 6 6 50

8 8 8 50

CABINET INSTALLATION

THE CABINET MUST BE INSTALLED PLUMB AND LEVEL FOR PROPER OPERATION.

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1) Separate backpan from center section and determine hinge side.

NOTE: CWR center section can be opened from left-to-right or vice versa depending on how backpan
is installed.

NOTE: Ensure the wall to which the backpan will be mounted, consists of two (2) 3/4" plywood
screwed to the studs.

2) Locate the studs in the wall behind the two (2) ¾” plywood. Align the mounting holes in the cabinet

with the studs. Using 3/8” diameter lag bolts with a minimum length of 2” and flat washers in each

mounting hole, secure the cabinet to the wall.

NOTE: A minimum of 1” clearance on the top and bottom of the cabinet is required. (FIGURE A)

5 MOUNTING HOLES CIRCLED

STUD

16” 1 ½”

MIN. 1”

CLEARANCE
REQUIRED
TOP AND
BOTTOM

TWO 3/4”
PLYWOOD

NOTE: Center section removed for clarity

FIGURE A

12 ½”

12 ½”

21 ⅞”

32 ⅜”
46 ⅜”

CWR-12
CWR-18

CWR-26

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GROUNDING AND BONDING

Protective Earth Terminals (PET) are located in backpan of the wall rack. These terminals are marked with the symbol
Wall rack parts, center section and door, contain or are provided with bonding points for connection to the backpan / PET.
Protective earth and bonding connections shall be in accordance with Article 250 of the National Electric Code.

OPTIONAL PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL KIT: #PET-K-CWR

PARTS LIST

• Backpan bonding wire [12 Gauge Wire
(#10 ring terminal to 1/4” ring terminal] 9”]

• Door bonding wire [12 Gauge Wire
(#10 ring terminal to #10 ring terminal) 9”]

• Thread forming screw M4 x .7

• Locking Nut 10-32

• Flange Nut 1/4-20

QTY

(1)

(1)

(1)

(3)

(1)

(1) (1)

(3)

(1) (1)

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GROUNDING AND BONDING (Continued)

1) Attach backpan bonding wire from 1/4”-20 backpan protective earth terminal (PET) to nearest
center section bonding stud (10-32) using hardware provided. (FIGURE G)

NOTE: The main protective earth ground needs to be the first terminal placed on the PET and this
terminal needs to be secured on its own with a nut. The bonding wire for the center section can
be added to the PET after securing the nut for the main ground. (FIGURE G)

2) Attach door bonding wire (with male or female disconnect end) to door bonding stud with
nut (included). (FIGURE G)

3) Attach remaining door bonding wire to nearest center section bonding stud (10-32) using hardware

provided. (FIGURE G)

4) Connect male and female ends of door bonding wire set.

Center Section

SIDE VIEW

Center Section Bonding Studs

10-32 (2 Per Side)

Backpan

FIGURE G

Backpan

PET Stud

Door

FRONT VIEW

Door

Bonding

Stud

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D-RING INSTALLATION

1) Install the supplied D-Rings to the pre-installed rackrail on both sides of the rack as shown with the

supplied hardware. (FIGURE B)

8-32 STUD

8-32 ACORN

NUT

D-RING RACKRAIL

STANDARD DOOR SWING REVERSAL

FIGURE B

1) Remove the two (2) 10-32 screws from both top and bottom hinges to remove the door (remove 4 screws total).

(FIGURE C)

2) Reverse the door to install to the opposite side of the rack. Install the two (2) 10-32 screws to the top and

bottom hinges.

HINGE

10-32

SCREWS

FIGURE C

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4” DEEP DOOR SWING REVERSAL

1) Remove the 1/4-20 panhead screws and flange nuts from the top and bottom hinges to remove

the door. (FIGURE D)

FLANGE NUT

HINGE

1/4-20 PANHEAD

FIGURE D

SCREWS

2) Remove the extended latch by removing the (2) two 10-32 screws. Install the latch to the opposite side of the

rack. (FIGURE E)

10-32

SCREWS

LATCH
EXTENDER

FIGURE E

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NYLON PUSH RIVET 20

4” DEEP DOOR SWING REVERSAL (Continued)

3) Reverse the door to install it to the opposite side of the rack using (2) two 1/4-20 panhead screws and (2) two
1/4-20 flange nuts per hinge (top and bottom). (FIGURE F)

FLANGE NUT

1/4-20

PANHEAD
SCREWS

HINGE

FIGURE F

OPTIONAL COOLING KIT

CWR FAN KIT

PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY

CWR-FKIT FANS (95 CFM per fan) 2

CORDS 2
GUARDS 2
VENT BLOCKER 1

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WARRANTY

Middle Atlantic Products (the "Company") warrants the CWR Series Cabling Wall Rack to be free
from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and conditions for the lifetime of the
product.

The Company's entire liability to the purchaser, and the purchaser's (or any other party's) sole and
exclusive remedy, under this warranty shall be limited, at the Company's option, to either (a) return of
and refund of the price paid for, or (b) repair or replacement at the Company's factory of the products
purchased, or any part or parts thereof, which the Company has determined to be defective after
inspection thereof at the Company's factory.

This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence by
parties other than the Company, or any modification or alteration of the products. In addition, this
warranty does not cover damage due to improper handling, assembly, installation or maintenance.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE
PRODUCTS PURCHASED, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER (OR ANY OTHER PARTY)
HEREUNDER, IF ANY, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS
PAID TO THE COMPANY.

Corporate Headquarters

Corporate Voice 973-839-1011 - Fax [phone]
International Voice [phone] - Fax [phone]

middleatlantic.com - [e-mail]

Middle Atlantic Canada

Voice 613-836-2501 - Fax [phone]

middleatlantic.ca - [e-mail]

Factory Distribution

USA: NJ - CA - IL Canada: ON - BC

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