C&D Technologies 41-6976 RB VRLA Rack - Manual (Page 4)

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VRLA
6. Install floor-mounting hardware (supplied by installer)
Locate the rack’s general position, considering boundary and aisle clearances.
Locate floor-mounting locations.
Mark the floor for drilling floor anchor holes using dimensions shown below.
Ref. Dim.
Narrow Rack
A 36.0”
Narrow Rack B 12.5”
Both Racks C 15/16” diam.
Wide Rack A 42.0”
Wide Rack B 12.5”
7. Secure end-support frames to floor finger tight.
Depending on the installation method, sway braces can be installed per step 8 before securing end support frames
to the floor.
8. Install 2 sway braces to 2 end support frames and braces to themselves at their centers
Mounting hardware starting at outer rack surface – finger tight
1.25” (x) 3/8” – 16 Hex Bolt
3/8” Flat Washer
(materials being joined together)
3/8” Flat Washer
3/8” Star Washer
3/8” – 16 Hex nut
9. Assemble rack tiers (LOWEST first), level rack and torque bolts
Adjust distance between rails to accommodate length of batteries to be installed.
Do NOT install batteries at this time.
After assembling:
a) Place one KYDEX insulating strip onto each battery support angle
b) Level and square all rack materials installed to this point using installer supplied shims
c) Torque all mounting hardware to 46 ft lbs. Torque floor anchors per manufacturer’s specification.
Mounting hardware starting at top of rack surface – finger tight
1.0” (x) 3/8” – 16 Hex Bolt
3/8” Flat Washer
(materials being joined together)
3/8” Flat Washer
3/8” Star Washer
3/8” – 16 Hex nut
Mounting
Hardware
Locations
End
Support
Frame
Rear View
Sway Brace
C
(Diam.)
(Insides facing)
A
B
Floor Mtg. Holes
End Support
Frames
Rails
Mounting
Hardware
Top View
End
Support
Frame