Middle Atlantic VWM-RR-PIV-4 Instructions

Instruction Sheet

VWM SERIES

Pivoting Mounting Rail Bracket Option

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing a VWM Pivoting Mounting Rail Bracket option. Please read these
instructions thoroughly before installing or assembling this product.
VWM Series Vertical Wall Mount Rack Instruction Sheet (I-00796).

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Rail includes 10-32 and cagenut sides

• Pivots 100º

For more information, refer to the

I-00798 Rev -

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS / CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE/DANGER HAUTE TENSION

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

L'éclair avec le symbole de flèche dans un triangle équilatéral est

destiné à alerter l'utilisateur de la présence d'une tension dangereuse
non isolée dans l'enceinte du produit qui peut être d'une ampleur
suffisante pour constituer un risque de choc électrique pour les
personnes.

CAUTION/ATTENTION The exclamation point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

Le point d'exclamation dans un triangle équilatéral est destiné à

alerter l'utilisateur de la présence d'importants instructions d’opération
et de maintenance (entretien) dans la documentation accompagnant
l'appareil.

WARNING: Failure to read, understand and follow the following information can result in
serious personal injury, damage to the equipment or voiding of the warranty.

AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas lire, comprendre et suivre les informations
suivantes peut entraîner des blessures graves, des dommages à l'équipement
ou de la nullité de la garantie.

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

ATTENTION: Toutes installation et de montage étapes doivent être effectuées par du

personnel qualifié.

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

ATTENTION: Veiller à ce que le mur a une capacité de charge structurelle qui supporter le
poids de le cabinet entièrement chargé avec l'équipement .

CAUTION: Individual components mounted inside of the wall mount rack must have their own
fire enclosure.

ATTENTION: Les composants individuels montés à l'intérieur du rack doivent avoir leur propre
enceinte coupe-feu.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS / INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ

CAUTION: The following parts are not effectively bonded to the protective earth terminal:
Rack rails, lacer bars, Lever Lock™ shelves, baffle, blanking panels, and cable management.
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.

ATTENTION: Les pièces suivantes ne sont pas effectivement liés à la borne de terre de
protection: rails de rack, bars à lacer, verrouillage de levier, étagères, déflecteurs, des
panneaux d'obturation, et de gestion de câble. Si une partie doit être lié à la borne de terre
de protection, il doit être fait conformément à l'article 250 du Code national de l'électricité.

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

ATTENTION: Le cordon d'alimentation (s), pour les fans ou autres accessoires, doivent être
fixé à veiller à ce que ils sont acheminés loin des points de pincement et des pièces mobiles.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, these mounting instructions must be
followed and proper weight capacities must be observed.

ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque de blessures, ces instructions de montage doivent être
respectées et les capacités de poids appropriées doivent être respectées.

WEIGHT RATINGS

Model Weight Rating

Pivoting Mounting Rail Bracket Option 20 lbs. Maximum Total Rated Load

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SUPPLIED COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE

Pivot Bracket Set

A

(2x) 10-32 and

Cage Nut Rackrail

(Preinstalled on Bracket A)

(4x) 6-32 x 5/16 Phil.

Bonding Screws

C

B

(4x)

(2x) 10-32 x 3/4

Phil. Screw

D

REQUIRED TOOLS

• No. 2 Phillips Driver

• 3/8” Socket Wrench

ROTATING PIVOT BRACKET RACKRAILS FROM 10-32 TO CAGENUT (IF DESIRED)

1. Remove the wing nut (E) and 5/16-18 nuts (F) from the studs on both rackrails (B). (FIGURE A)

(2x) 15/16-18

Flanged Wing Nut

(Preinstalled on Bracket A)

E

5/16-18

w/Nylon Insert

(Preinstalled on Bracket A)

Hex Nut

F

Lacer Bar

G

FIGURE A

2. Rotate the rackrails so the cagenut holes are positioned for use.

3. Reattach wing nuts and 5/16-18 nuts to the studs on both rackrails.

NOTE: Leave the 5/16-18 nuts loose enough so the rackrails pivot on the brackets.

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INSTALLING PIVOTING MOUNTING RAIL BRACKETS TO THE BACKPAN

NOTE:

Right Alignment

• Consider your equipment’s power and
cabling requirements to determine a

Center Alignment

Left Alignment

left, center, or right bracket alignment.

• Pivoting mounting rail bracket pairs are
labeled left (L) and right (R).

1. Install pivot brackets (A) to labeled columns on the backpan for
left (column L), center (column C), and right (column
R) alignment of your equipment. (FIGURE B)

2. Attach the

bonding

screws (C, 1x per bracket) to ensure proper

bonding. (FIGURE C)

Bonding Screw
Holes on Brackets

FIGURE C

FIGURE B

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CAUTION! The bonding screws must be used as explained to ensure proper bonding.

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ATTENTION! Les vis doivent être utilisées comme expliqué pour assurer approprié électrique de liaison.

USING THE PIVOTING MOUNTING RAIL BRACKETS

1. Loosen the wing nuts (E) on both sides of the rackrail, lift, and rotate the assembly from the in-use to
punch down and service position. Tighten the wing nuts. Do not overtighten. (FIGURE D)

Lift

E, Loosen E, Tighten

Top Top

Rotate

Punch Down and

In-Use Position

Service Position

FIGURE D

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2. When rotating, the bottom of the mounted component(s) swing forward for easier access to the
connection points.

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INSTALLING THE LACER BAR

3. Use (2) 10-32 x 3/4 Phil. screws (D) to attch the lacer bar (G). (FIGURE E)

G

D

FIGURE E

WARRANTY

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