Chatsworth Products Hot Aisle Containment - Manual (Page 26)

Aisle Containment Manual, Rev. 2.0 ___ June 2013
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CABINET SUPPORTED COLD AISLE CONTAINMENT ROOF SYSTEMS
INTRODUCTION TO THE CABINET SUPPORTED COLD AISLE CONTAINMENT
ROOF SYSTEMS
The Cold Aisle Containment Ceiling Panel Kits from Chatsworth Products, Inc. (CPI) have
been developed to meet a wide range of application needs. Cold Aisle Containment Ceiling
Panel Kits attach to the tops of cabinets. Clear polycarbonate panels allow light to enter the
aisle. The system is designed to accommodate different height cabinets. Options are
available in 100, 200 and 300 mm height elevations to provide additional clearance space
above cabinets.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:
COLD AISLE CONTAINMENT ROOF SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED TO BE
SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE ROOF STRUCTURE OF THE INSTALLED
CABINETS.
DO NOT LEAVE ASSEMBLY UNSECURED TO CABINETS.
CABINETS MUST BE STABLILIZED PRIOR TO AISLE CONTAINMENT ROOF
SYSTEM ASSEMBLY.
CAUTION SHOULD BE EXERCISED TO ENSURE THE CABINET LOAD
RATING IS NOT EXCEEDED.
SITE PREPARATION

Measure row lengths; order a roof system with a compatible adjustment range.

Length of roof can be adjusted (larger) by approximately 4 ” (100mm) on each end.

Attachment to cabinets will require holes in top of cabinet. Custom brackets may be
required IF a non-CPI cabinets are used, or if deployed in an aisle that is not 48
”
(1200) or 72 ”(1800) wide. Contact CPI customer service for more information.

At ends of row, cabinet heights should be level across the row.

Each cabinet under the ceiling will need to support the additional weight of the
ceiling:
o For cabinets on the ends of the aisles, plan for an additional 43 lb (19.5 kg)
per cabinet.
o For cabinets in the middle of the aisle, plan for an additional
21 lb (9.5 kg) per cabinet.