Thank you for purchasing the MBRK/BRK Series 22" and 28" Deep Laminate Rack. Please read
these instructions thoroughly before assembling this product.
MBRK/BRK
(With options)
CASTER
RKW-HD
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Sturdy design
- Easy to assemble
- Multiple options are available for different configurations
I-00274 Rev B
TOOLS REQUIRED
#2 Phillips screwdriver
PARTS
(INTERCHANGEABLE)
Bolt
(22" deep, Qty 16)
(28"deep, Qty 20)
1/2 turn fasteners
(22" deep, Qty 16)
(28" deep, Qty 20)
#8 x 3/4
Wood Screw
(32)
SIDE
(2)
Rackrail
(4)
#10 x 5/8
Wood Screw
(6)
(INTERCHANGEABLE)
2 Space Rackrail
(2)
Corner Brace
(4)
TOP/BOTTOM
(2)
NOTE: 2 Space Rails can be
installed anywhere on side
panels at rear of rack to
provide a location to mount
cable management products
such as Lacer Bars Model #
LBP-xx (See Page 9).
NOTE: 16 space and up racks require corner braces.
NOTE: Extra hardware may be included.
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: It is recommended that installation
of rackrail and other options be
completed after rack is assembled.
1) Using a screwdriver, install bolts to
top/bottom panels as shown.
(See FIGURE A)
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
BOLT
2) Install 1/2 turn fasteners to sides as shown.
(See FIGURE B)
TOP/BOTTOM PANEL
FIGURE A
NOTE: 1/2 turn fasteners must be installed
with arrow facing edge of panel.
SIDE PANEL
EDGE OF PANEL
ARROW
FIGURE B
1/2 TURN FASTENERS
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ASSEMBLY (Continued)
3) For ease of assembly, install one
side panel and one top/bottom
panel as shown. (See FIGURE C)
Turn 1/2 turn fasteners clockwise to tighten.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Labels on side panels indicate bottom
of panels. Ensure side panel labels
face in the same direction.
FIGURE C
4) Assemble rest of rack as shown. (See FIGURE D)
Turn 1/2 turn fasteners clockwise to tighten.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
FIGURE D
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ASSEMBLY (Continued)
5) Stand rack upright and install corner braces (4 places) into pre-drilled
holes as shown (See FIGURE E) using the 8 x 3/4" wood screws provided.
WARNING: Corner Braces must be used on 16 space and up
racks
CORNER BRACE
FIGURE E
#8 x 3/4 WOOD SCREW
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DETERMINE YOUR OPTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING RACKRAILS.
1 2 3
3 2 1
TOP
If Door (RK-GDxx) and Rear Access
Panel (RK-RAPx) are not being used.
Front and rear rackrail can be installed
in any one of 3 positions. (See FIGURE F)
Determine location by preference and
equipment being installed.
If Door (RK-GDxx) and Rear Access
Panel (RK-RAPx) are being used.
Front rackrail is to be installed in
position 2 and rear rackrail is to be
installed in position 3. (See FIGURE F)
NOTE: If more clearance is required in
front of rack (i.e. knobs, handles)
move the front rackrail to
position 3. (See FIGURE F)
REARFRONT
BOTTOM
(Top view showing front rackrail and rear rackrail
installed in position 1)
(Top view showing front rackrail installed in position 2,
and rear rackrail installed in position 3)
(Top view showing front rackrail and rear rackrail
installed in position 3)
FIGURE F
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ASSEMBLY (Continued)
6) Install rackrail as shown (See FIGURE G) using the 8 x 3/4" wood screws provided.
NOTE: Use all pre-drilled holes provided.
(Quantity of pre-drilled holes
varies with rack height)
#8 x 3/4" WOOD SCREW
FIGURE G
FRONT
REAR
#8 x 3/4" WOOD SCREW
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OPTIONS
1) Rear Access Panel (RK-RAPx) for equipment
protection, thermal and cable management.
Top Panel
(1)
Rear Access Panel
Cable Management Bottom Panel
(1)
2) Fan Kit (DCFANKIT-4) provides optimum thermal
management. (Use of Rear Access Panel required)
Fan Panel
In Line Thermostatic Controller
(1)
Power Supply
(1)
(1)
(1)
Cable Tie Mount
(5)
3) Smoked tempered glass door (RK-GDxx) secures components and enhances appearance.
Door
(1)
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OPTIONS (Continued)
4) Heavy Duty Casters (RKW-HD) for 22" and 28" deep racks.
Locking Casters
(2)
TIP: Using the 2 Space Rackrail and screws provided, you can mount any of our horizontal lacer bars
(optional) behind a component (for example) to facilitate cable management, providing for a neater and easier installation to service.
Non-Locking Casters
(2)
CABLE MANAGEMENT EXAMPLE
2 Space rackrails must be
mounted parallel vertically
and horizontally anywhere
on the side panels in the rear
of the rack.
2 Space rackrail
(comes with rack)
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Lacer bar (shown
using LBP-2A)*
*You can use any of our optional horizontal lacer
bars: LBP-1R,
LBP-1S,
LBP-1A,
LBP-2A, 4A, 6A,
LBP-1.5,
LBP-1R4
WARRANTY
Middle Atlantic Products (the "Company") warrants the MBRK/BRK Series 22” and 28” Deep
Laminate Rack to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and conditions
for a period of (7) seven years from date of shipment by the Company.
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.