Black Box RM044 User manual

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CUSTOMER
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INFORMATION
JULY 2000
RM044 RM430A
RM330A-R3 RM431
RM331 RM432
RM332A RM630A
RM349A RM631A
RM378
Aluminum Distribution Racks
Aluminum Distribution Rack Raceways
Center Weight Shelves

CONTENTS
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Contents
1. Aluminum Distribution Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Available Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 What You’ll Need to Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Aluminum Distribution Rack Raceways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Available Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 What You’ll Need to Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Center Weight Shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 Available Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 What You’ll Need to Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.4 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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ALUMINUM DISTRIBUTION RACKS, RACEWAYS, AND ACCESSORIES
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1. Aluminum Distribution Racks
1.1 Available Models
The following models are available:
• Black Aluminum Distribution Rack, 47" (24U), 10/32 tapped holes (part number RM332A)
• Mill Aluminum Distribution Rack, 66" (35U), 10/32 tapped holes (part number RM349A)
• Black Aluminum Distribution Rack, 84" (45U), 10/32 tapped holes (part number RM330A-R3)
• Black Aluminum Distribution Rack, 84" (45U), 12/24 tapped holes (part number RM630A)
• Mill Aluminum Distribution Rack, 84" (45U), 10/32 tapped holes (part number RM430A)
• Mill Aluminum Distribution Rack, 84" (45U), 12/24 tapped holes (part number RM631A)
1.2 What’s Included
Make sure you have the following parts before assembling the Rack.
• (2) vertical upright channels
• (2) base angles
• (2) top angles
• (12) 1⁄2"-13 x 1 hex-head bolts
• (12) 1⁄2" lockwashers
1.3 What You’ll Need to Supply
• 3⁄4" socket or wrench
1.4 Installation Instructions
STEP 1: Attach the top angle to the vertical upright channels. (See Figure 1-1.)
A. Lay the vertical upright channels on edge so the tapped holes face you and the floor. Be sure that open
sides of the upright channels face each other.
B. Align the holes in the top angle with the corresponding holes in the vertical uprights. The formed leg of
the top angle should be facing you.
C. Install the two hex-head bolts and lockwashers. Finger-tighten only.

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Figure 1-1. Step 1: Attaching the Top Angle to the Vertical Channel Uprights.
Top Angle
Vertical Upright
Channel
Bolt
Lockwasher

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STEP 2: Attach the base angles to the vertical upright channels. (See Figure 1-2.)
A. Leaving the vertical upright channels on edge, align the holes in the base with the corresponding holes in
each upright channel. The long leg of the base should be facing you.
B. Install four hex-head bolts and lockwashers. Finger-tighten only.
C. Turn the vertical upright assembly over (rotate 180°) and repeat steps A and B. Finger-tighten only.
Figure 1-2. Step 2: Attaching the Base Angles to the Vertical Upright Channels.
Vertical Upright
Channel
Vertical Upright
Channel
Bolts
Lockwashers
Base
Angle
Base Angle

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STEP 3: Final tightening. (See Figure 1-3.)
A. Stand the frame upright.
B. Square the unit using a level or a carpenter’s square.
C. Tighten all bolts using a socket wrench or a wrench.
Figure 1-3. Step 3: Final Tightening.
STEP 4: Secure the frame to the floor.
All frames should be bolted to the floor or to an equally stabilizing and secure surface. Determine the desired
location and secure the frame.
STEP 5: Equipment installation.
Your rack is now ready for installing equipment and panels.
Top Angle
Vertical Upright
Channel Vertical Upright
Channel
Bolt
Bolts
Bolts
Bolt
Base Angle

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2. Aluminum Distribution Rack
Raceways
2.1 Available Models
The following models are available:
• Mill Aluminum Distribution Raceway for RM349A (part number RM378)
• Black Aluminum Distribution Raceway for RM330A-R3 and RM630A (part number RM044)
• Mill Aluminum Distribution Raceway for RM430A and RM631A (part number RM432)
2.2 What’s Included
Make sure you have the following parts before installing the Aluminum Distribution Rack Raceway.
• (1) Aluminum Distribution Rack Raceway • (6) 1⁄2-13" lockwashers
• (6) 1⁄2-13 x 1" hex-head bolts • (6) 1⁄2" hexnuts
2.3 What You’ll Need to Supply
•3⁄4" socket or wrench
2.4 Installation Instructions
NOTE
This Rack Raceway attaches to each networking frame with 2 bolts, lockwashers, and
hexnuts. After you’ve properly installed the Rack, you’ll have 2 extra bolts,
lockwashers, and hexnuts left over.
A. Align the holes in the Aluminum Distribution Rack Raceway with the holes in the networking frames and
attach them with the hex-head bolts, lockwashers, and hexnuts and tighten. (See Figure 2-1 on the next
page.)
B. Pull the knob on the cable gates to remove them from the Rack. Re-attach by pushing the knob in until it
locks.

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Figure 2-1. Aluminum Distribution Rack Raceway.
Hex-head Bolt
Lockwasher
Hexnut
Aluminum Distribution
Rack Raceway

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3. Center Weight Shelves
3.1 Available Models
The following models are available:
• Black Center Weight Shelf (part number RM331)
• Mill Center Weight Shelf (part number RM431)
3.2 What’s Included
Make sure you have the following parts before installing the Center Weight Shelf.
• (1)Center Weight Shelf
• (8) cup-head screws #10-32 x 5⁄8" and (8) cup-head screws #12-24 x 5⁄8"
• (4) #10-32 x 3⁄8" screws
• (2) shelf brackets
• (4) #10-32 hex nuts
3.3 What You’ll Need to Supply
• Phillips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench
3.4 Installation Instructions
NOTE
You may install the shelf with the flanges up or down.
A. Carefully position the shelf so that the mounting slots in the shelf brackets align with the holes in the
uprights.
B. Attach the shelf to the uprights by inserting two cup-head screws through each shelf bracket into the holes
in the uprights.
C. Attach the shelf brackets to the side of the shelf using two 10-32 x 3⁄8" screws and two hex nuts. Repeat for
the second shelf bracket. Do not tighten at this time.
D. Install the two cup-head screws through each shelf bracket into the holes in the rear of the upright.
E. Tighten all cup-head screws and hex nuts attaching brackets to the shelf.

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Figure 3-1. Assembling the Center Weight Shelf.