Eaton Paramount Enclosure User manual

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1. Product Overview
In today's world, network equipment is one of the most important investments a business can make. How you store
and protect this equipment is just as crucial. With constant technological changes, an enclosure must not only be
flexible, but must be able to protect your long-term investment. The right choice, is simply, Paramount.
Paramount, the indisputable industry leader, is compatible with virtually all major servers, both tower-style and rack-
mount equipment. It can safely store 2,200 lbs. of equipment and provides user-friendly cable management within the
cabinet, cabinet-to-cabinet, and raised via floor or overhead access.
Split rear doors provide easier access and maneuverability in data center environments. Offered in both standard per-
forated and fan door designs (both 120V and 208V), Paramount provides a level of cooling that will give you peace
of mind. When coupled with a very broad range of enclosure accessories, power distribution, switches, and monitor-
ing products, Paramount provides a platform that you can depend on to support your business.
Paramount Features
Multi-vendor server compatibility
Integrated cable management
40, 44 or 51U rack space
Three widths - 24", 30" and 48"
Computer grade ventilation
Split rear doors (perforated or fan)
2,200 lb. static load
Standard to advanced security options
Segmented bays for co-location applications
Tool-less adjustable rack-mount rails
Field-reversible doors
NuGrey, Black, Two-tone, or Custom Colors
Custom configurations
Lifetime warranty
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2. Important Safety Information
WARNING SYMBOLS
This WARNING! Symbol calls attention to a procedure or practice which, if not adhered to, could result in
personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING sign until the indicated requirements are fully under-
stood and met.
This symbol calls attention to important clarifying point of information which will help insure a successful
installation.
Failure to adhere to the following warnings may cause personal injury or damage to your
enclosure rack.
1. WARNING! Paramount Enclosure components can be very heavy. It is recommended that several
people take part in the unpacking process. When lifting Paramount components or electronic equip-
ment, there should be at least one person for every 40 lbs. of weight to be lifted.
2. WARNING! The enclosure rack must be stabilized before installing any roll-out type accessory com-
ponent or electronic device into the rack. Failure to stabilize the rack before installing equipment may
cause the enclosure to tip over.
3. WARNING! Load the heaviest electronic devices and accessory components into the enclosure rack
first, and place them near the bottom of the enclosure to prevent the enclosure from becoming top-heavy.
4. WARNING! Never extend a roll-out type electronic device or accessory component from an enclosure
rack that is supported by casters. Doing so may cause the enclosure to tip over. If your cabinet is sup-
ported by casters, refer to the instructions on stabilization methods.
5. WARNING! Never extend more than one roll-out type electronic device or accessory from a stabilized
enclosure rack at a time. Doing so may cause a stabilized enclosure rack to tip over.
6. WARNING! Do not sit, stand, or climb on any extended roll-out type electronic device or accessory.
7. WARNING! To reduce the risk of overload, do not load any Power Distribution Unit (PDU) with more
than 80 percent of its rated amperage capacity.
8. WARNING! There must be an uninteruptable safety earth ground from the main power source to the
Power Distribution Unit’s (PDU) power cord set. Whenever it is likely that ground has been impaired,
disconnect the PDU’s power cord until the ground has been restored.
WARNINGS!
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3. Installation Overview
Factory Assembled Enclosures
Paramount Enclosures are usually shipped as fully configured and assembled cabinets, ready for installation into
your data center. Only a few simple steps are required to prepare the cabinet for the installation of your electronic
equipment. If you are preparing factory assembled units, many of the procedures in this manual will not apply to
your installation.
Follow the steps in the “Unpacking a Factory Assembled Enclosure” and “Setting Up Factory Assembled Enclo-
sures”. After your enclosures have been positioned, stabilized and ganged, refer to the
“Field Assembled Components” section for any additional accessories that may require installation.
Field Assembled Enclosures
To meet the needs of some users, Wright Line may ship the Paramount Enclosure Frames in a partially disassembled
state, requiring additional field assembly procedures. Refer to the “Field Assembled Enclosure Frames” section
and the “Field Assembled Components” section for frame and accessory assembly instructions.
After you have completed the frame and accessory assembly, return to the “Setting Up Factory Assembled Enclo-
sures” section for instructions on stabilizing and ganging the enclosures.
Contents of This Packet
In addition to the Installation Manual, this packet contains a 1-3/8” wrench and a 5/32” allen wrench. Use the 1-3/8”
wrench to adjust the enclosure’s leveling feet. Use the 5/32” allen wrench to assemble “knock-down” style enclosure
frames.
1-3/8” Wrench
5/32” Allen Wrench
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Fasteners and Hardware
#54348
1/4”-20 x 1/2” Hex
Washer Head Screw
#82031
#10-32 x 1/2” Phillips
Pan Head Screw
#87398
1/4”-20 x 5/8” Button
Head Cap Screw
#18209
1/4”-20 Self Locking Nut
#62152
5/16”-18 Self Locking
#81645
1/4”-20 x 1.00”
#59103
#10 x 3/4” Phillips Pan
Head Wood Screw
#82555
#10 x 1/2” Philips Flat
Head Self-Tapping Screw
#55617
#10-24 x 1/2” Phillips
Pan Head Screw
#66714
#10-24 x 3/8” Phillips
Pan Head Thread
Forming Screw
#53956
1/4”-20 x 3/4” Pan
Head Machine Screw
#87442
#10-32 x 5/8” Screw
w/Nylon Washer
#84397
#10-32 Clip Nut
#2232X
Hole Plug
#86425
15/16”-18 x 1/2” Button
Head Cap Screw
#18242
#10-24 Self Locking Nut
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4. Unpacking a Factory Assembled Enclosure
WARNING! Use two or more people to unpack and de-skid an enclosure. The shipping weight of the
enclosure can range from 200 to 500 pounds, depending on the size and configuration of the enclosure.
Use extreme caution in the de-skidding process to ensure safety.
If a Paramount enclosure is to be populated with electronic equipment and then re- shipped to another
location, the use of a Heavy Duty Pallet is recommended. The standard shipping pallet
shown below is intended for the shipment of an empty enclosure.
STANDARD SHIPPING PALLET
1. Immediately inspect all shipping containers for evidence of physical damage.
If a shipping container is damaged, immediately contact your Wright Line sales representative and request the
carrier’s agent to be present when the unit is opened. Keep all of the contents and packaging material for the
agent’s inspection.
2. Carefully remove the packaging material. Cut the plastic wrap along one of the corrugated corner protectors to
avoid damage to the unit.
3. If this unit has a ramp built into the pallet, remove the ramp by lifting it upward out of the slots in the pallet. See
figure 4-1.
4. Place the ramp into the open end of the pallet. Make sure that the beveled edge of the ramp is resting on the floor.
See figure 4-2.
5. Use two or more people to move the enclosure off of the pallet. Do not push on the center of doors or side pan-
els. See figure 4-2.
6. Do not use a “walking” method – pushing side-to-side on the enclosure – to move it to its final position. Always
transport an un-packaged unit with a two-wheel dolly. Use blankets or cardboard to protest the surfaces of the
enclosure.
Figure 4-1Figure 4-2
Ramp
Enclosure
Shipping pallet Ramp
Bevel
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HEAVY DUTY SHIPPING PALLET
WARNING! An enclosure that is going to be populated with electronic equipment and then reshipped
on the heavy duty pallet should be specified to have casters. Do not attempt to move a loaded enclosure
off of the heavy duty pallet unless the enclosure is equipped with casters.
1. Immediately inspect all shipping containers for evidence of physical damage.
If a shipping container is damaged, immediately contact your Wright Line sales representative and request
the carrier’s agent to be present when the unit is opened. Keep all of the contents and packaging material for
the agent’s inspection.
2. If this unit has a ramp built into the pallet, remove the strap that holds the ramp in place. Save the strap for re-
use if the enclosure is going to be reshipped on the heavy duty pallet.
3. Carefully remove the corrugated packaging material. Avoid damaging the packaging material if the enclosure is
going to be reshipped on the heavy duty pallet.
4. Place the ramp fittings into the holes in the front edge of the pallet.
5. Remove the shipping brackets from the front and rear of the enclosure. A 3/8” and 9/16” wrench is required.
5. Use two or more people to roll the enclosure off of the pallet. Do not push on the center of doors or side pan-
els.
Band
Ramp
Corrugated
packaging
Heavy duty
pallet
Ramp
Pin
Hole
Figure 4-3
Enclosure
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6
Shipping
bracket
Screws
Enclosure
Ramp
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Figure 4-7
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UNPACKING A FACTORY ASSEMBLED PTOC ENCLOSURE
1. Follow the unpacking and de-skidding instructions in the “Standard Shipping Pallet” section.
2. To allow the PTOC enclosure to be rolled off of the shipping pallet, the rear PTOC frame is attached in a
shipping position. The shipping position of the rear PTOC frame is approximately 1” higher than the normal
functional position of the frame.
3. Unlock and open the rear door. Locate the six screws that attach the rear PTOC frame to the enclosure frame.
Loosen the six screws to allow the rear frame to drop down to the functional position. Then re-tighten the
screws. See figure 4-7.
PTOC frame
Screw
Move down
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5. Site Requirements For Standard Enclosures
Enclosure Space Requirements
Select a location for the enclosure that will provide adequate room for opening doors and side panels, and
operating and servicing slide-out electronic products. The enclosure must be positioned so that there is un-
restricted air movement for all ventilated surfaces.
Enclosure Dimensions
Enclosure heights: 77.00”, 84.00” and 96.00”
Enclosure width:
24” wide rack: 24.00”
30” wide rack: 30.00”
48” wide rack: 48.00 inches
(no additional width is gained when ganging racks together)
Side Panels: add .56” (9/16”) to the enclosure width for each Side Panel
Enclosure frame depths without doors: 34.50” and 39.25” (excluding trim)
Enclosure depth with doors: 40.06” and 44.80” (includes door handles)
Floor Loads
Each enclosure bay, when loaded to its maximum capacity, can weigh up to 2500 lbs. (The actual weight can
vary somewhat, depending on the actual component selection.) Each enclosure bay is supported on four
leveling glides. Each glide has a floor contact area of 1.1 square inch.
WARNING: IT IS THE CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THE FLOOR HAS A
STRUCTURAL LOAD CAPACITY THAT WILL SAFELY BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE PARAMOUNT
ENCLOSURE SYSTEM.
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6. Site Preparation for PTOC Enclosures
A 5” x 20” hole must be cut into the raised floor tile to allow cool air to flow into the PTOC enclosure’s bottom
front fan unit. To ensure structural integrity of the tile, the edges of the hole must be a minimum of 2” from the
edges of the tile.
Refer to figure 6-1 for the dimensional location of the hole relative to the enclosure frame.
After the PTOC enclosure is positioned and stabilized, additional adjustments are required.
5” 2”
20”
2”
2”
Extension Frame Toe Plate
Figure 6-1
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Figure 7-1
Leveling foot
7. Setting Up Factory Assembled Enclosures
STABILIZING AND GANGING THE PARAMOUNT ENCLOSURE
WARNING! All enclosure racks must be stabilized before installing any accessory or electronic device
into the rack. Failure to stabilize an enclosure before installing equipment may cause the enclosure to
tip over.
WARNING! Never extend a roll-out type electronic device or accessory from an enclosure rack that is
supported by casters, unless the enclosure has been stabilized as described below. Doing so may cause
the enclosure to tip over.
The Paramount enclosure must be positioned on a reasonably level, solid floor surface. After positioning the en-
closure in its intended position, use one or more of the following procedures to stabilize a Paramount enclosure.
1. For all enclosures, including enclosures with casters, always extend the enclosure’s four leveling feet until they
all firmly contact the floor. Use the leveling feet to level enclosures that are on an uneven floor. See figure 7-1.
2. Additional stabilization may be gained by anchoring the enclosure(s) to the floor. See figure 7-2.
3. Additional stabilization may be gained by fastening two or more adjacent enclosures together (known as gang-
ing). See figure 7-3.
4. It is recommended that all single (non-ganged) enclosures that are not bolted to the floor be equipped with an
extendable Anti-tip Stabilizer Foot.
LEVELING THE ENCLOSURE
Each enclosure is equipped with four leveling feet. Use an adjustable wrench or needle-nose pliers to adjust the leveling feet.
Ensure that each foot is in firm contact with the floor. Using a spirit level, adjust the leveling feet as required to
level the enclosure. For enclosures that have casters, extend the leveling feet so that the casters are approximately
1/8” off the floor. See Figure 7-1. (Note: An optional/orderable wrench kit is available from Eaton that contains a 1 3/8" wrench
specifically designed for adjusting enclosure leveling feet. The wrench kit also comes with a 5/32" (4mm) Allen wrench
used when assembling “knock-down” style enclosure frames, P/N PMTWRENCH.)
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ANCHORING THE ENCLOSURE TO THE FLOOR
Holes are provided in the bottom cross member of the enclosure frame for threaded anchor rods. The anchoring
hardware required will depend on the type of floor. Consult your facility engineer or a Wright Line installation
representative for anchoring advice.
Optional insulation hardware is available to electrically isolate your enclosure from the floor.
Figure 7-2
Insulation washer
(optional)
Nut
Flat washer
Base frame Anchor bolt
Isolating leveler
(optional)
Base frame
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GANGING THE ENCLOSURES
Vertical Cabinet Dividers must be installed before ganging adjacent enclosures frames together. Refer
to Vertical Cabinet Divider instructions.
Standard Ganging (Non-electrically Isolated)
1. Position and level the adjacent enclosure frames. Ensure that the frames are precisely aligned both vertically and
front-to-back.
2. Bolt the adjacent frames together with six 5/16-18 x ½” button head cap screws and 5/16-18 locking nuts. See
figure 7-3.
3. The enclosures’ top trim channels may be loosened and aligned if required.
4. Insert filler strips between adjacent frames, one at the front and one at the rear. See figure 7-4.
Figure 7-3
5/16”-18 self-locking nuts
Top trim
channel
Vertical cabinet dividers
(Install before ganging
frames. See page 34.)
5/16”-18 x 1/2” button
head cap screws
Enclosure frames
Figure 7-4
Filler strip
Enclosure uprights
(top view)
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Figure 7-6
Enclosure uprights
(top view)
1/4”-20
self-locking nuts
Washer
1/4”-20 x 3/4” pan
head machine screw
Shoulder washer
Washer
Isolation pad
Shoulder washer
Figure 7-5
Plastic plug bumpers
Enclosure top panel
Enclosure top panel
Optional insulation hardware is available to electrically isolate adjacent frames.
To electrically isolate enclosure frames
1. Install plastic plug bumpers into the sides of each adjacent enclosure top panel. See figure 7-5. Ensure that
the bumpers are staggered as shown so adjacent bumpers do not oppose one another.
2. Gang adjacent enclosure frame together using the isolation hardware kit. See figure 7-6.
3. Insert filler strips between adjacent frames, one at the front and one at the rear. See figure 7-6.
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GROUNDING THE ENCLOSURE
Grounding points are provided on of the major Paramount components so that they an be electrically bonded to the
enclosure frame. See figure 7-7.
Figure 7-7
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USING THE RACK MOUNT RAILS
All Paramount Rack Mount Rails are adjustable, so that they can be positioned to accommodate the specific depth
requirements of a various servers and other electronic devices. Simply loosen the wing knobs and slide the rails to
the desired position, and then re-tighten the knobs. See figure 7-8.
All Rack Mount Rails have printed numbers next to the EIA hole pattern. Each number indicates an industry stan-
dard “U” space. See figure 7-9.
Some Rack Mount Rails have an EIA pattern of 3/8” square holes. Mounting equipment to this type of rail re-
quires the use of #10-32 or #12-24 threaded cage nuts. When installing cage nuts, they should be oriented with
their gripping “ears” engaging the vertical edges of the square holes. See figure 7-10.
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Figure 7-8
Figure 7-10
Rack mount rail
Wing knob
Cage nut
Rack mount rail
Figure 7-9
EIA hole pattern
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WIRE MANAGEMENT
Integrated Cable Troughs
Integrated Cable Troughs are built into the top structure of the Paramount enclosure frame. The continuous troughs
allow uninterrupted passage of cables between adjacent ganged enclosures. Access ports in the troughs allow passage
of cables into the enclosure. To gain access to the troughs remove the segmented snap-on covers. See figure 7-11.
Cable Rings
Mounting holes for cable rings are punched into most of the Paramount enclosure frame members. Assemble each
Cable Ring with two #10 x 3/8” Phillips pan head self tapping screws. See figure 7-12.
Cable Pass-Thru Bushings
Cable ports are punched into the Paramount frame members to allow passage of cable into, and between adjacent
frames. Snap bushings into the cable ports before running wires. See figure 7-13.
Figure 7-11
Segmented snap-on
cover
Cable trough
Figure 7-13
Cable pass-thru
bushing
Frame member
Figure 7-12
Cable ring
Pre-punched holes
#10-24 x 3/8” phillips pan
head self-tapping screws
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8. Field Assembled Enclosure Frames
TO ASSEMBLE A PARAMOUNT ENCLOSURE FRAME
If your enclosure requires casters, for convenience they can be assembled to the enclosure base before
the entire frame is assembled.
1. Slide two left handed and two right handed corner posts onto the base frame. Loosely attach each corner post
to the base frame with four ¼-20 x 5/8” button head cap screws. See figure 8-1.
2. Position the top frame onto the top of the uprights. Loosely attach each corner post to the top frame with four
¼-20 x 5/8” button head cap screws. See figure 8-2.
3. Tighten all of the screws using a 5/32” (4mm) allen wrench.
Figure 8-1
Figure 8-2
Top frame
1/4”-20 x 5/8” button
head cap screws
Upright
1/4”-20 x 5/8” button
head cap screws
Base frame
Corner upright (R.H.)
Corner upright (L.H.)
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The frame must be held square while the assembly screws are being tightened. The preferred
method to check squareness is to take diagonal measurements of the frame. The frame is square
when the diagonal measurements are equal. See figure 8-3.
4. Assemble two center rails, one to each side of the frame, with #10 x ½” phillips flat head self tapping screws.
See figure 8-4.
5. Assemble each kick plate to the base frame with two #10 x 3/8” phillips pan head self tapping screws. See
figure 8-5.
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Figure 8-3
Figure 8-4
Figure 8-5
Bottom Trim plate
Base frame
#10-24 x 3/8” phillips pan
head self tapping screws
Bracket tab
Slot
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