Tripp Lite Metered Rack PDU User Manual

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UL 1778

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Owner’s Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be
followed during the installation, operation and storage of this
product. Failure to heed these instructions and warnings will void
the product warranty.

Important Warnings

• The PDU provides convenient multiple outlets but it DOES NOT provide surge or
line noise protection for connected equipment.

• The PDU is designed for indoor use only in a controlled environment away from excess
moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct sunlight.

• Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or extension cords or adapters that
eliminate the connection to ground.

• The power requirement for each piece of equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed
the individual outlet's load rating.

• The total power requirement for equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed the
maximum load rating for the PDU.

• Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the PDU housing. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.

• Do not attempt to modify the PDU, including the input plugs and power cables.

• Do not attempt to use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.

• Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.

• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.

• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can
reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly
affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the
presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

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Installation

Note: The illustrations may differ somewhat from
your PDU model.

1

Determine Installation Configuration. The PDU
supports four primary installation configurations: 1U
Rack, 0U Rack, Wall and Under-Counter. Choose a

1-1

B

A

configuration and follow the installation instructions
in the appropriate section of Step 1 before proceeding
to Step 2.

Note: Regardless of installation configuration, the user
must determine the fitness of hardware and procedures
before mounting. The PDU and included hardware are

1-2

B

C

A

designed for common rack and rack enclosure types and
may not be appropriate for all applications. Exact
mounting configurations may vary.

1-1

1U Rack Installation. Attach the PDU to the rack
by inserting four user-supplied screws (A) through the
PDU mounting brackets (B) and into the mounting
holes of the rack rail as shown.

1-2

0U Rack Installation. Part 1: Remove the screws
(C) attaching the mounting brackets to the PDU,
change the orientation of the brackets as shown and
reattach the brackets. Use only the screws supplied by

1-3

1-4

B

B

C

A

A

C

C

the manufacturer or their exact equivalent (#6-32,
1/4” flat head). Part 2: Attach the PDU vertically by inserting
two or more user-supplied screws (A) through the PDU
mounting brackets (B) and into mounting points in the rack or
rack enclosure.

1-3

Wall Installation. After repeating Part 1 above, attach the

2

PDU to a stable mounting surface by inserting two or more
user-supplied screws (A) through the PDU mounting brackets
(B) and into secure mounting points on the mounting surface.

1-4

Under-Counter Installation. After repeating Part 1
above, attach the PDU to a stable mounting surface by
inserting four user-supplied screws (A) through the PDU
mounting brackets (B) and into secure mounting points on the

3

mounting surface.

2

Attach the input plug of the PDU to a grounded outlet. Insert the plug directly into a
grounded outlet that does not share a circuit with a heavy electrical load (such as an air
conditioner or refrigerator).

Note: Select models include an input plug adapter that converts the twist-lock input plug to
a straight-blade input plug. Attach the input plug adapter to the input plug if you wish to plug
the PDU into a compatible straight-blade outlet.

3

Attach equipment to the PDU. Do not exceed the load rating of the PDU. The total
electrical current used by the PDU will be displayed on the digital meter in amperes.

2