FRIEDHELM LOH RITTAL META O.R.V3 Series User manual

Abstract
This document provides guidance for using the META O.R.v3 Series Racks and
accessories
Rittal Legal Disclaimer
The user and safety information provided (i) in the leaflet “Important META User
Documentation” (the “Leaflet”), (ii) the Rack and Accessories Installation Manual
O.R.V3 (the “Manual”) and (iii) on the web pages set forth on the leaflet ((i) –(iii)
together the “Instructions”) is mandatory to accompany the product during its whole
life cycle to ensure a safe operation and handling of the product.
The recipient of the product shall ensure to forward the provisions set forth by the
Instructions to the officer responsible for health and workplace safety in the receiving
organisation. It is essential that the recipient and the staff handling the product are
familiar with the provisions of the Instructions before handling it and fully comply with
the provisions of the Instructions at any time. In case of any questions related to the
Instructions, please contact the manufacturer before initially handling or continuing to
handle the product. The manufacturer updates the Instructions from time to time and
publishes the revised version thereof on the webpages set forth on the leaflet.
If a product is sold or otherwise transferred to another recipient the original recipient
shall ensure that the product is accompanied by the Leaflet and the Manual.
The Instructions provide information, to set up a detailed operational, site specific
handling and education plan for the individuals handling the product. The information
contained in the Instructions has been prepared solely for the intended use expressly
authorised by the manufacturer in the Instructions. The manufacturer shall not be
liable for any damage suffered by any unauthorised use of the product.
The manufacturer has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information provided in the Instructions. However, the information is provided “as is”
without warranty of any kind. The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility or
liability for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the
Instructions. The manufacturer further assumes no liability for any injuries, damages,
violations of codes,improper installation, system failure, or any other damages
suffered that arise from the violation, negligence or concealment of the content
provided by the Instructions.
Rack and Accessories
Installation Manual
O.R.v3

Table of Contents
Rittal Legal Disclaimer............................................................................................1
Introduction ............................................................................................................3
Rack Specifications.............................................................................................6
Summary Rack Information:...................................................................................6
Accessories Specifications..................................................................................7
Meta ORV3 1OU IT Shelf Kit..................................................................................7
Meta ORV3 1 OU Power Shelf Kit..........................................................................8
Meta ORV3 Side Stabiliser Kit................................................................................9
Important Safety Information................................................................................10
Safety Symbols ................................................................................................. 10
Labels and Leaflet.............................................................................................11
Name Plate Label................................................................................................. 11
Safety Label.......................................................................................................... 11
User Documentation............................................................................................. 14
Positions of Leaflet and Labels.............................................................................15
Product Safety Statements................................................................................16
Rack Instructions..................................................................................................35
Receiving the Rack & Forward Shipment after Integration................................ 35
Unpacking the Racks ........................................................................................38
Unpacking.............................................................................................................40
Bolt-down Uninstallation.......................................................................................41
Integration of Rack before Forward Shipping to Data centre............................. 44
Removing Rack from Pallet...............................................................................46
O.R.V3 Rack.........................................................................................................47
Moving the Rack - Using Rack Castors............................................................. 48
Levelling Rack................................................................................................... 51
Stabilizer Assembly ( Onto the rack )................................................................54
Shelf Assembly ( Into the rack ).........................................................................58
Busbar..................................................................................................................62

Introduction
This manual covers the installation and the customisation of the META O.R.V3 rack
range.
•The META O.R.V3 rack range is a non-ship loadable product, i.e., racks,
with the supplied packaging (from Rittal) are not intended to be
transported with integrated systems installed. For rack shipments
configured with IT equipment installed in the rack, alternate rack
shipment packaging must be used.
•Restrictions and limitations of permissible use: This equipment cabinet is
designed as a closed storage system with a surrounding case or housing
that does not provide the degrees of protection of an enclosure. The
equipment cabinet is to be used to store or mount equipment that is
provided with its own enclosure. Not to be used as an electrical cabinet
that provides essential protection against access to live parts and serves
as earthed enclosure in Class 1 equipment. Use within functional
specification that defines static and dynamic and ship loadable,
environmental conditions, installation manual / guide, etc. The equipment
cabinet is intended for indoor installation only. Do not stand on the
equipment cabinet.
•Foreseeable misuse: Misconfiguration - loading against functional
specification, neglecting limits for ship loadable transport, neglecting the
installation and transportation guidelines given by Rittal. Standing or
climbing on rack.
•User Groups:
oSkilled Person acc. IEC62368 (knows the specification, technical
limits, safety hints):
▪Entire configuration and installation of the rack. After
installation services.
▪In charge of work preparation procedures including but not
restricted to:

•Configuration
•Integration of equipment
•Shipping
•Transportation into the data centre
•Installation and further integration into the data
centre
▪In charge of work preparation procedures for service, retrofit
and dismantling
oInstructed Persons acc. IEC62368 (instructed by skilled person,
following work preparation procedures):
▪In charge to do the work including but not restricted to:
•Configuration
•Integration of equipment
•Shipping
•Transportation into the data centre
•Installation and further integration into the data
centre
•Service
•Retrofit
•Dismantling
oOrdinary Persons acc. IEC62368 (Recognise warning signs):
▪People working in the environment including but not
restricted to:
•IT Staff
•Cleaners
•Data centre staff
•Visitors
•Office Staff

The manual covers the following products:
Rack No
Definition
7844555
Meta ORV3 Rack SGL BB 48 18kW
Accessory No
Definition
7844556
Meta ORV3 1OU IT Shelf kit
7844557
Meta ORV3 1OU Power Shelf kit
7844577
Meta ORV3 Side Stabilizer kit

Rack Specifications
Please refer to Rack Specification Sheets, held by META for full rack specification
Details.
Summary Rack Information:
META Part Number
06-000284
Rittal SKU Part Number
7844555
Rittal SKU Revision
2
Rittal Description
Meta ORV3 Rack SGL BB 48 18Kw
Colour
RAL9005 (Carbon black )
Frame Material
Cable tray Material
•Steel –welded
Bus bar Material
•Bus bar conductors –Silver- & Nickel-
plated Copper
•Bus bar Cage –Steel
•Bus bar other –polymer
Cable Tray Material
Steel - Mild
Rack Weight
219 kg (482 lbs)
Packaged Weight
245.0 kg. (539 lbs)
Packaged Dimensions ( H x W
x D )
2471mm x 710mm x 1150 mm
97.28” x 27.95” x 45.28” (inches)
Static Load Capacity
1400kg. (3080 lbs) Equipment payload
1619kg. (3562 lbs) Including rack
Dynamic Capacity (Ship
Loading)
1400kg. (3080 lbs) Equipment payload
1619kg. (3562 lbs) Including rack
Castor Rating
794 kg (1747lbs) Individual caster –Dynamic
1587 kg (3491lbs) Individual caster –Static
Standards
•Open Rack Standard v3.0
•Open Rack V3 IT Gear Design Guide.
•I.E.C. / U.L. EN IEC 62368
•U.L. 94 V0
•U.L. 1439
Compliance
•RIINT-00099 - Prohibition and Declaration
List.
•RoHS III
•REACH
Packaged Description
Supplied as a single rack on a transit pallet ONLY

Accessories Specifications
Meta ORV3 1OU IT Shelf Kit
META Part Number
27-001499
Rittal SKU Part Number
7844556
Rittal SKU Revision
A –Not yet released
Rittal Description
Meta ORV3 1OU IT Shelf kit
Colour ( Component main )
Metallic ( zinc plated )
Shelf Material
Clip Material
•Zinc plated Mild Steel (DX51 )
•Stainless Steel 301 ½ Hard
Shelf Weight ( Pair )
1.6kg. (3.5 lbs)
Packaged Weight ( Bulk Packaging )
273kg. (600.6 lbs)
Packaged Dimensions
X H x X W x X D mm
X.7 H x X.1 W x X D (inches)
Static Load Capacity
80kg. (176 lbs) Per Shelf pair.
Dynamic Capacity (Ship Loading)
80kg. (176 lbs) Per Shelf pair.
Standards
•Open Rack Standard v3.0
•I.S.T.A. 3E-09 (Packaging testing)
•U.L. 1439 (Sharp edge testing)
•Open Rack V3 IT Gear Design
Guide.
Compliance
•RIINT-00099 - Prohibition and
Declaration List.
•RoHS III
•REACH
Packaged Description
Supplied on a Euro pallet, in 2x packing
units of separate handed shelves.
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Meta ORV3 1 OU Power Shelf Kit
META Part Number
27-001501
Rittal SKU Part Number
7844557
Rittal SKU Revision
A –Not yet released
Rittal Description
Meta ORV3 1OU Power Shelf kit
Colour ( Component main )
Metallic ( zinc plated )
Shelf Material
Clip Material
•Zinc plated Mild Steel (DX51)
•Stainless Steel 301 ½ Hard
Shelf Weight ( Pair )
1.6kg. (3.5 lbs)
Packaged Weight ( Bulk Packaging )
273kg. (600.6 lbs)
Packaged Dimensions
X H x X W x X D mm
X.7 H x X.1 W x X D (inches)
Static Load Capacity
80kg. (176 lbs) Per Shelf pair.
Dynamic Capacity (Ship Loading)
80kg. (176 lbs) Per Shelf pair.
Standards
•Open Rack Standard v3.0
•I.S.T.A. 3E-09 (Packaging testing)
•U.L. 1439 (Sharp edge testing)
Compliance
•RIINT-00099 - Prohibition and
Declaration List.
•RoHS III
•REACH
Packaged Description
Supplied on a Euro pallet, in 2x packing
units of separate handed shelves.
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Meta ORV3 Side Stabiliser Kit
META Part Number
27-001700
Rittal SKU Part Number
7844577
Rittal SKU Revision
A –Not yet released
Rittal Description
Meta ORV3 Side Stabiliser Kit
Colour ( Component main )
Polymer blocks
Handles
•Ral 9005
•Natural / white
•Matt black
Welded frame Material
Polymer blocks
Handles
•Steel –Structural & Mild
•Nylon
•Glass bead + Thermoplastic
Stabilizer Weight ( Pair )
17kg. (37.4 lbs)
Packaged Weight ( Bulk Packaging )
85kg. (187 lbs)
Packaged Dimensions
X H x X W x X D mm
X.7 H x X.1 W x X D (inches)
Static Load Capacity
80kg. (176 lbs) Per Shelf pair.
Dynamic Capacity (Ship Loading)
80kg. (176 lbs) Per Shelf pair.
Standards
•Open Rack Standard v3.0
•I.S.T.A. 3E-09 (Packaging testing)
•U.L. 1439 (Sharp edge testing)
Compliance
•RIINT-00099 - Prohibition and
Declaration List.
•RoHS III
•REACH
Packaged Description
Supplied on a Euro pallet, in 2x packing
units of separate handed shelves.
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Rittal Factory Torque Setting - Rack to Pallet Interfaces:
•Bolt down bracket to rack (M8, HEX HD): 7Nm
•Bolt down bracket to pallet (M8, HEX HD): 7Nm
To be checked if bolt down has been interfered with.

Important Safety Information
Read the instructions carefully to become familiar with the equipment before trying to
install, operate, service or maintain it. The following messages may appear throughout
this manual or the equipment to warn of potential hazards.
Safety Symbols
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential injury hazards. Obey
all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an
electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not
followed.
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that a tip
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that a lifting /
manual handling hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are
not followed.
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that it is
recommended to wear cut resistant gloves and sleeves which will result in personal
injury if the instructions are not followed.
Skilled or Instructed Persons to
Handle Rack Only

Warning –Do not stand on or climb on top of the racks. The racks are not designed
for this purpose.
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that a crush
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed.
Labels and Leaflet
Look for additional safety information affixed to the rack and contained in leaflet.
Name Plate Label
(Visual representation of label only –actual label could vary)
Safety Label
(Visual representation of label only –actual label could vary)
2
4
7
8
1
5
6
3

Item
Description
1
This symbol indicates the presence of a potential hazard.
2
This symbol indicates the presence of risk of personal injury if the rack
becomes unstable and tips over. WARNING: only skilled persons to
handle rack.
3
Follow the instruction manual and all safety information.
4
The addition of this symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label
indicates that it is recommended to wear cut resistant gloves and
sleeves which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not
followed WARNING: Cut resistant gloves and sleeves should be worn
when handling the rack.
5
This symbol indicates the presence of risk of personal injury as the rack
may become unstable if more than one component within the rack is
extended for any reason.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury only extend one component at
a time.
6
This symbol indicates the presence of risk, verify the rack is adequately
stabilised.
7
Displays rack loading capacity on castors.
8
Displays rack loading capacity on jacking feet.

QR Code Label ( Example )
(Visual representation of label only –actual label may vary)
(Visual representation of label only –actual label may vary )
QR code to obtain latest instruction manual.

User Documentation
(Visible representation of leaflet only –actual leaflet could vary)
Item
Description
1
QR code to obtain latest instruction manual.
2
Enclosure Series
3
Critical Safety Symbols
4
Permissible Use
5
Rittal Legal Disclaimer
6
Reverse side –Download information in multiple languages

Positions of Leaflet and Labels
Safety Leaflet –A5 Tie-
wrapped to Mid-height
beam.
U.L./ Safety Label
Q.R. Label
Safety icon Label
Front, top / Underside of Rack

Product Safety Statements
The given product safety statements apply to all action undertaken with the product
over the entire life cycle of the product, from product receiving to disposal.
Statement 1
In regard to receiving, moving the rack when attached to pallet and forward shipping
after integration, the following warnings must be upheld:
WARNING
TIP / HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAZARDS
RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE
•EN: This rack is easily tipped. Use extreme caution when handling.
DE: Dieses Rack lässt sich leicht kippen. Gehen Sie beim Umgang äußerst
vorsichtig vor.
FR: Ce rack s'incline facilement. Soyez extrêmement prudent lors de la
manipulation.
•EN: Instructed or Skilled logistics persons to handle rack only.
DE: Unterwiesene oder qualifizierte Logistiker, die nur mit dem Rack
umgehen sollen.
FR: • Personnel de logistique instruit ou qualifié pour manipuler le rack
uniquement.
•EN: People handling the rack must wear PPE in accordance with local risk
assessments and local regulations.
DE: Personen, die mit dem Rack umgehen, müssen PSA gemäß den
örtlichen Risikobewertungen und örtlichen Vorschriften tragen.
FR: Les personnes manipulant le rack doivent porter un EPI conformément
aux évaluations des risques locaux et aux réglementations locales.
•EN: Palletised rack must not exceed maximum tip of angle of 15 degrees.
DE: Das palettierte Gestell darf die maximale Winkelspitze von 15 Grad nicht
überschreiten.
FR: La crémaillère palettisée ne doit pas dépasser la pointe maximale de
l'angle de 15 degrés.
•EN: Rack must be forklifted from the rear of the rack only.
DE: Das Rack darf nur von der Rückseite des Racks abgehoben werden.

FR: Le porte-bagages doit être soulevé uniquement à partir de l'arrière du
porte-bagages.
•EN: Racks can be moved with manual or robotic pallet truck from front and
rear only.
DE: Regale können mit manuellen oder Roboterhubwagen nur von vorne und
hinten bewegt werden.
FR: Les racks peuvent être déplacés avec un transpalette manuel ou
robotisé de l'avant et de l'arrière uniquement.
•EN: All other forms of transportation are forbidden.
DE: Alle anderen Transportmittel sind verboten.
FR: Tous les autres modes de transport sont interdits.
•EN: Rittal products must be shipped in accordance with Rittal Handling
guidelines for shipping and storage.
•DE: Rittal-Produkte müssen gemäß den Rittal-Handhabungsrichtlinien für
Versand und Lagerung versendet werden.
•FR: Les produits Rittal doivent être expédiés conformément aux directives de
Rittal Handling pour l'expédition et le stockage.
o(http://www.rittal.com/imf/none/5_501/Rittal_Handling_guidelines_for_
shipping_and_storage_5_501)
•EN: Do not remove rack pallet side bolt down brackets.
DE: Entfernen Sie nicht die seitlichen Schraubenhalterungen der
Rackpalette.
FR: Ne retirez pas les supports des boulons latéraux de la palette du rack.
•EN: Ensure all packaging is replaced as delivered.
DE: Stellen Sie sicher, dass alle Verpackungen wie geliefert ersetzt werden.
FR: Assurez-vous que tous les emballages sont remplacés tels qu'ils ont été
livrés.
•EN: Please check bolt down bracket bolt torques before integration.
DE: Bitte überprüfen Sie vor dem Einbau die Anzugsmomente der
Schrauben.
FR: Veuillez vérifier les couples de serrage des boulons du support de
boulon avant l'intégration.
•EN: Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury or equipment damage.

DE: Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Anweisungen kann zum Tod, zu
schweren Verletzungen oder zu Geräteschäden führen.
FR: Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner la mort, des
blessures graves ou des dommages matériels.
Statement 2
In regard to unpacking or repacking the rack, the following cautions must be
considered:
Caution
WORKING WITH RACK
•EN: This rack is easily tipped. Use extreme caution when handling.
DE: Dieses Rack lässt sich leicht kippen. Gehen Sie beim Umgang äußerst
vorsichtig vor.
FR: Ce rack s'incline facilement. Soyez extrêmement prudent lors de la
manipulation.
•EN: Instructed or Skilled persons to handle rack only.
DE: Unterwiesene oder erfahrene Personen, die nur mit dem Gestell
umgehen dürfen.
FR: Personnes formées ou qualifiées pour manipuler le rack uniquement.
•EN: PPE in accordance with local risk assessments and local regulations to
be worn.
DE: PSA in Übereinstimmung mit lokalen Risikobewertungen und lokalen
Vorschriften zu tragen.
FR: EPI conforme aux évaluations des risques locaux et aux réglementations
locales à porter.
•EN: Only use safety knife (example shown) when opening packaging.
DE: Verwenden Sie zum Öffnen der Verpackung nur ein Sicherheitsmesser
(Beispiel gezeigt).
FR: Utilisez uniquement un couteau de sécurité (exemple illustré) lors de
l'ouverture de l'emballage.
Example only
EN: Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment
damage.
DE: Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Anweisungen kann zu Verletzungen oder
Geräteschäden führen.

FR: Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner des blessures ou des
dommages matériels.
Statement 3
In regard to unbolting the rack from the shipping pallet, the following warnings must be
upheld:
WARNING
TIP / HEAVY EQUIPMENT
•EN: This rack is easily tipped. Use extreme caution when handling.
DE: Dieses Rack lässt sich leicht kippen. Gehen Sie beim Umgang äußerst
vorsichtig vor.
FR: Ce rack s'incline facilement. Soyez extrêmement prudent lors de la
manipulation.
•EN: Instructed or Skilled persons to handle rack only.
oOnly META approved SOP logistics systems to be used to move the
rack.
▪This includes but not restricted to unbolting, removing from
pallet, moving and handling and final deployment.
•DE: Unterwiesene oder erfahrene Personen, die nur mit dem Gestell
umgehen dürfen.
oNur von META genehmigte SOP-Logistiksysteme zum Bewegen des
Racks.
▪Dies umfasst, ohne darauf beschränkt zu sein, das
Aufschrauben, Entfernen von der Palette, Bewegen und
Handhaben sowie den endgültigen Einsatz.
•FR: Personnes formées ou qualifiées pour manipuler le rack uniquement.
oSeuls les systèmes logistiques SOP approuvés par META doivent être
utilisés pour déplacer le rack.
▪Cela comprend, mais sans s'y limiter, le déboulonnage, le
retrait de la palette, le déplacement et la manutention et le
déploiement final.
•EN: People handling the rack must wear PPE in accordance with local risk
assessments and local regulations.
DE: Personen, die mit dem Rack umgehen, müssen PSA gemäß den
örtlichen Risikobewertungen und örtlichen Vorschriften tragen.
FR: Les personnes manipulant le rack doivent porter un EPI conformément
aux évaluations des risques locaux et aux réglementations locales.

•EN: Unbolting of rack to take place on level surface only.
•DE: Das Verschrauben des Racks darf nur auf ebener Fläche erfolgen.
•FR: Le déboulonnage du rack doit avoir lieu sur une surface plane
uniquement.
•EN: Fit ramp system before unbolting.
DE: Vor dem Lösen das Rampensystem montieren.
FR: Montez le système de rampe avant de déboulonner.
•EN: Rack can roll off pallet easily once unbolted, remove immediately after
unbolting.
DE: Das Gestell kann die Palette nach dem Lösen leicht abrollen und sofort
nach dem Lösen entfernen.
FR: Le rack peut facilement rouler hors de la palette une fois déboulonné,
retirez-le immédiatement après le déboulonnage.
•EN: No external forces should be applied to rack during unbolting.
DE: Während des Entriegelns dürfen keine äußeren Kräfte auf die
Zahnstange ausgeübt werden.
FR: Aucune force externe ne doit être appliquée au rack pendant le
déboulonnage.
•EN: Do not remove bolt down brackets if integrating on Rittal supplied pallet.
DE: Entfernen Sie die Schraubenhalterungen nicht, wenn Sie sie in die von
Rittal gelieferte Palette integrieren.
FR: Ne retirez pas les supports boulonnés en cas d'intégration sur la palette
fournie par Rittal.
•EN: Please check bolt down bracket bolt torques before integration.
DE: Bitte überprüfen Sie vor dem Einbau die Anzugsmomente der
Schrauben.
FR: Veuillez vérifier les couples de serrage des boulons du support de
boulon avant l'intégration.
EN: Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury or
equipment damage.
DE: Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Anweisungen kann zum Tod, zu schweren
Verletzungen oder zu Geräteschäden führen.
FR: Le non-respect de ces instructions peut entraîner la mort, des blessures
graves ou des dommages matériels.