The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide for use by persons having technical
skill at their own discretion and risk. The recommended practices are based on average conditions.
Panduit makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, nor assumes any responsibility for
the accuracy or completeness of these installation instructions. Panduit does not guarantee any
favorable results nor assume any liability for damages, improper installation, system failures, or any
other problems that could arise in connection with the use of these installation instructions.
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This cabinet can easily be tipped. Use extreme caution when unpacking or moving the cabinet.
Use
at least [2] persons to remove cabinet from pallet and move cabinet into position (refer to
page 5).
After the cabinet has been removed from the pallet, ensure that the leveling legs are in the fully-
retracted position (refer to pages 5-6) before rolling the cabinet on casters. It is recommended to
add at least 300 lbs. of equipment to the bottom 10 RU of the cabinet to provide extra stability
before rolling the cabinet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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When rolling the cabinet on its casters, gaps in the floor, including elevator thresholds, should be
covered with a rigid plate capable of bearing the cabinet’s load.
When rolling the cabinet on casters, push the cabinet from the front or rear only, to prevent
the cabinet from tipping on its side.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR
DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Safety Notes:
The maximum static weight load of the cabinet is 3000 lbs. [1361 kg]. The maximum weight load when
the cabinet is rolling on casters is 2500 lbs. [1134 kg]. The weight load should be evenly distributed
across the height of the cabinet, with the heaviest components mounted at the bottom of the cabinet.
The maximum weight load on the integral cabinet top cable routing system is 200 lbs. [91 kg].
The maximum weight load on the following shelves: RSHLF, RSHLF23, RSHLF36 is 275 lbs. [125 kg].
The maximum operating temperature is 50º C; so that the installer is able to determine acceptability of
use of accessories and components in the operating state.
The equipment shall be installed or serviced by trained service personnel in accordance with the applicable requirements of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code and the
applicable sections of ANSI C2, the National Electrical Safety Code. The instruction shall not result in
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
UL Listing covers enclosure cabinet only
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“Shipping Hold Down Bracket” Doubles as Floor Mounting Bracket. Retain bracket if floor mounting is desired. (see Page 7)
•Remove all stretchwrap and protective cardboard from outside of cabinet
•Remove all Shipping Brackets (if necessary)
•Remove [4] Hold Down Brackets at front and rear of cabinet
•Use
IMPORTANT:
Leveling Legs must be fully retracted before the cabinet is moved into place. Sliding cabinet on leveling legs may result in
damage to the leveling legs. (Leveling Legs ship in retracted position)
at least [2] persons to carefully lift and remove cabinet from pallet
[2] M14 Hex Nuts
(use 22mm socket wrench)
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Front Door
Shipping
Brackets
[8] M10 Hex Head Screws
(use 15mm socket wrench)
[4] Shipping
Hold Down
Brackets
Note: Doors, side panels, and other components are removed for clarity
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Ganging of cabinets only provides limited stability to the cabinets, and is not a substitute for proper leveling or floor mounting of cabinets.
Ensure that cabinets are properly mounted to floor before equipment is installed in cabinet. (See page 7)
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Ganging (front of cabinet)
•Ensure cabinets are level
•Secure Ganging Brackets to cabinets at [2] front locations shown below
IMPORTANT:
Ensure cabinets are level by following the guidelines on page 6. Leveling the cabinet prior to
ganging is important to ensure proper door operation.
[2] Front Ganging
Brackets
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[4] M6 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
FRONT OF CABINETS
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Ganging of cabinets only provides limited stability to the cabinets, and is not a substitute for proper leveling or floor mounting of cabinets.
Ensure that cabinets are properly mounted to floor before equipment is installed in cabinet. (See page 7)
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Ganging (rear of cabinet)
•Ensure cabinets are level
•Secure Ganging Brackets to cabinets at [2] rear locations shown below
•Do not use Ganging Brackets to cinch cabinets together
•Holes for screws are not tapped. Apply force to drive screws.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure cabinets are level by following the guidelines on page 6. Leveling the cabinet prior to
ganging is important to ensure proper door operation.
[2] Rear Ganging
Brackets
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[4] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
REAR OF CABINETS
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Each cabinet must be connected to the Common Bonding Network (CBN).
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT.
Grounding
•Attach Grounding Lug or Grounding Bar to Common Bonding Network (CBN) at any of the [6] location(s) shown below
•Grounding location is indicated by universal ground symbol near grounding lug locations
•Remove factory-installed masking tape at grounding lug location to expose unpainted surface of cabinet frame. Grounding lug or
grounding bar must assembled onto this unpainted surface (per NEC NFPA 70 Article 250.12)
•Use [2] M5 bonding screws to fasten grounding terminal to cabinet frame (torque screws to 5.1 N-m (45 in-lb)
Masking Tape
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[6] Grounding Lug Locations
(Front and Rear of Beams)
Masking Tape
Note: top cap removed for clarity.
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Install [6] Latch Plugs [3 upper, and 3 lower] into the door latch cut-outs to the front side of the cabinet only.
Install [2] foam seals to the upper and lower frame. Seal should be pressed up against the Equipment Rails,
behind the latch plugs.
[3] Latch Plugs
Foam Seal
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Foam Seal
[3] Latch Plugs
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•Disassemble front fascia assemblies (packaged in cabinet) by removing (2) M5x0.8 button head screws (use T25 Torx bit).
•Remove (2) M5x0.8 button head screws (use T25 Torx bit) from front and rear of Cable Manager base.
•Install vertical walls on front and back of Cable Manager base using (5) M5x0.8 button head Torx screws (use T25 Torx bit).
Re-install screws from previous step to secure to the frame.
•Attach front fascia to the front vertical wall by sliding fascia over studs in vertical wall.(see detail view). Tighten with (4) M5x0.8
button head screws (use T25 Torx bit).
•Attach rear fascia to the rear vertical wall by sliding fascia over studs in vertical wall (see detail view). Tighten with (4) M5x0.8
button head screws (use T25 Torx bit).
- Remove [4] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
[2] Vertical Walls
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[2] Vertical Walls
Front Fascia
Rear Fascia
[4] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
[5] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
Studs
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Top of Cabinet Cable Manager Installation (for vertical exhaust ducts)
IMPORTANT - INSTALL VERTICAL EXHAUST DUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLING REAR VERTICAL WALL
•Disassemble front fascia assemblies (packaged in cabinet) by removing (2) M5x0.8 button head screws (use T25 Torx bit).
•Remove (2) M5x0.8 button head screws (use T25 Torx bit) from front of Cable Manager base.
•Install vertical wall on front of Cable Manager base using (5) M5x0.8 button head Torx screws (use T25 Torx bit). Re-install screws
from previous step to secure to the frame.
•Attach front fascia to the front vertical wall by sliding fascia over studs in vertical wall.(see detail view). Tighten with (4) M5x0.8
•button head screws
•Attach rear vertical wall to the Cable Manger with (4) M5x0.8 button head screws (use T25 Torx bit) from underneath Top of Cabinet
Cable Manager.
Front Vertical Wall
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- Remove [2] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
Rear Vertical Wall
[5] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
Front Vertical Wall
[4] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
Studs
IMPORTANT
VERTICAL EXHAUST
DUCT MUST BE
INSTALLED PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OF
REAR VERTICAL WALL
[4] M5 Torx Screws
(use T25 Torx bit)
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