Great Lakes GL720E-2432 User manual

Instructions for the following Great Lakes Enclosures:
GL720E-2432, GL720E-2436, GL720E-2932, GL720E-2936, GL840E-2432,
GL840E-2436, GL840E-2932, GL840E-2936
E Series Enclosures
Installation Instructions
(UL60950-1/UL2416 E Series Equipment Cabinet/Rack)
1-866-TRY-GLCC (879-4522)
WeRackYourWorld.com

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PREFACE
This manual is provided to prevent service personnel from committing
an act that results in the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Only trained service personnel should receive, unpack, and assemble
the E Series Enclosures. In addition, only trained service personnel
should install equipment in enclosures.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
This manual provides general safety guidelines to be observed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the E Enclosure.
WARNING: Failure to follow directions in the warning could result in
injury to persons or loss of life.
CAUTION: Failure to follow directions in the caution could result in
damage to equipment or storage data.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING: Improper handling and use of the E Enclosure could result
in equipment damage, serious injury, or possible death.
Only trained service personnel should be used to remove the enclosure
from the pallet. Also, be sure you have a su󰀩cient number of service
personnel. Do not attempt to move enclosures by yourself.
Only UL® Listed ITE (Information Technology Equipment) units should
be installed inside the E Enclosure.
Be sure to read and follow all individual manufacturer equipment
manuals for safety and installation instructions.
Proper spacing is required when installing electrical equipment to avoid
electrical shock. Maintain minimum spacing between the accessories
and components and the computer enclosure assembly for safe
operation of the equipment when installed in accordance with the
National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA 70-1999.
The ambient temperature operating range for the E Enclosure and
accessories is +50 to +95° F (+10 to +35° C).
The non-operating temperature is -4 to +140° F (-20 to +60° C).

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SERVICE
The E Series Enclosure should be repaired by personnel trained by
Great Lakes, or returned to Great Lakes for repair or replacement.
Contact Great Lakes Technical Support at 814.734.7303 or at
werackyourworld.com
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• E unit (assembled)
• Keys as needed (depending on conguration)
• (50) M6 cage nuts (3/8" square) and M6 screws (#10-32 tapped rails
available, must be specied at time of order)
• This user’s manual
This user’s manual applies to the following Great Lakes
enclosures:
Part No. H W D RMU
GL720E-2432 72 24 32 37
GL720E-2436 72 24 36 37
GL720E-2932 72 29 32 37
GL720E-2936 72 29 36 37
GL840E-2432 84 24 32 44
GL840E-2436 84 24 36 44
GL840E-2932 84 29 32 44
GL840E-2936 84 29 36 44
E weight capacity: 1500 lbs.

INSTALLATION
Receiving, Unpacking, and Removing the E Series Enclosure
from the Pallet
Inspect and report any damage before receiving. Unpack the enclosure
by carefully removing the corrugated carton and corners. Avoid
damaging the enclosure when removing packaging.
WARNING: Only trained service personnel should be used to remove
the enclosure from the pallet. Also, be sure you have a su󰀩cient
number of service personnel. Do not attempt to move enclosures
by yourself.
WARNING: Be careful when moving enclosures before installation.
Sudden stops and starts, excessive force, obstructed routes, and
uneven oor surfaces may cause the enclosure to topple over.
Loading Equipment
WARNING: Only install equipment after the E Enclosure has been
properly secured. Do not move the E Enclosure assembly while loaded.
Once in place at the desired/intended location, deploy the leveling feet
for maximum stability.
Rated or maximum load capacity for the E Enclosure is 1500 pounds on
the oor or on leveling glides.
To maintain a uniform distribution of the mechanical load in the E
Enclosure, load the heaviest equipment rst, at the bottom of the
E Enclosure and load the lighter units at the top.
4
(1.00)
THK

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OPERATING DOOR HANDLE
The door swing handles have been installed and no additional assembly
is required. To operate the swing handle, lift up at the bottom of the
handle to open. Swing the handle
to the left or right to open.
The handle must be kept
in this position to close
the door. Return the handle
to the initial position
and use the key provided
to lock the handle. The
lock on the side panels
will accept the same key.
The swing handles and
doors are reversible. The
exploded view shows its
construction.
OPERATING DOOR SWING HANDLE
OPERATING DOOR SWING HANDLE
INTERCHANGING DOOR HANDLES
Door handles on all doors can be interchanged with any one of Great
Lakes optional swing handles: CH-02 (three-digit combination lock
and key); CH-03 (padlock with key lock); or CH-04 (padlock). When
interchanging the handle, the type of door will determine the type of
cam that is required to properly install the handle; when ordering the
handle, Great Lakes will determine if additional cams are required.
(1.00)
THK
(1.00)
THK
ASSEMBLY OF SWING-LATCH HANDLE ON CONTOUR MESH DOOR
Deeper cam
required on contour
mesh doors with
Swing-latch
Swing-latch
handle
without cam;
pull out and
rotate to open
and close
FRONT
DETAIL
SIDE
DETAIL
CROSS
VEIW
(1.00)
THK

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30"W contour mesh doors come standard with easy-latch (slam)
handles. Door handles on 24"W contour mesh doors and all other 24"
and 29/30"W doors can be replaced with the easy-latch (slam) handle.
When interchanging the door handle, the type of door will determine the
type of cam that is required to properly install the handle; when ordering
the handle, Great Lakes will determine if additional cams are required.
Please note: The easy-latch (slam) is not compatible with 3 point latching (split doors).
ASSEMBLYOFSWING-LATCHHANDLEONALLOTHERDOORS:STANDARD
MESH, STEEL, PLEXIGLAS AND PERIMETER VENTED DOORS
(.
50) THK
(.50) THK
Standard
at cam
supplied
Swing-latch handle;
pull out and rotate
to open and close
FRONT
DETAIL
SIDE
DETAIL
CROSS
VIEW
(.50) THK
(.50) THK
(1.00)
THK
(1.00)
THK
FRONT
DETAIL
SIDE
DETAIL
CROSS
VIEW
ASSEMBLY OF EASY-LATCH (SLAM) HANDLE ON CONTOUR MESH DOORS
(1.00)
THK
Easy-latch
(slam)
bracket
attaches to
the inner
front frame
corner post
(Qty. 2) Screw
#10-32 x 1/2"
LG. PH
(Qty. 2) Screw
#10-32 elastic
stop nuts
Easy-latch
(slam); push
to close

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Open
door
beyond
90o; lift
straight
up
Align all
three
hinges
to attach
door
Hinge Pin
Door
Hinge
DOOR REMOVAL AND ATTACHMENT
Before removing the door, pull apart the quick disconnect grounding
wires. Open the door beyond 90 degrees, grasp the door with both
hands and carefully lift upward. When the door is free of all three hinge
pins, pull the door away from the enclosure. To attach the door, align all
three hinges of the door to their respective hinge pins on the enclosure
and slowly slide the door down until seated.
ASSEMBLY OF EASY-LATCH (SLAM) HANDLE ON ALL OTHER DOORS:
STANDARD MESH, STEEL, PLEXIGLAS AND PERIMETER VENTED DOORS
(.50) THK
FRONT
DETAIL
SIDE
DETAIL
CROSS
VEIW
(.50) THK
Easy-latch
(slam)
bracket
attaches to
the inner
front frame
corner post
(Qty. 2) Screw
#10-32 x 1/2"
LG. PH
(Qty. 2) Screw
#10-32 elastic
stop nuts
Easy-latch
(slam); push
to close

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FIELD REVERSIBLE FRONT & REAR DOORS
The front and rear doors are installed right hand hinged as standard
from the manufacturer. Removing the hinges allows you to reverse
the door by ipping them over and reinstalling the hinges using the
universal mounting holes. Begin both screws, then tighten while
maintaining perfect vertical alignment. See detail below. All enclosure
frames and doors have provisions to be hinged right or left hand. If
the door is reversed, the handle must be taken out, rotated 180o, and
installed in the door again. See Operating Handle on page 5.
HINGE MOUNTING
SIDE PANEL REMOVAL
Before removing the side panel, pull apart the quick disconnect
grounding wires. The side panels are secured to the enclosure frame
with two quick release latches and a keyed lock. Be sure to unlock the
side panel. To remove the side panel, squeeze the quick release latches
towards each other. Then tilt the top of the side panel out slightly and
lift the side panel up a couple of inches until it is free. To install the
side panel, reverse the process. Make sure the slots on the side panel
engage with the two tabs at the bottom of the frame.
Reversible
Hinge (Female)
Flat Head
Phillips Screw
#10-32 x 1/2
DOOR DETAIL FRAME DETAIL
Flat Head
Phillips Screw
#10-32 x 1/2
Reversible
Hinge (Female)
Pivot Washer
SIDE PANEL REMOVAL
Keyed Lock
Slam
Latch
Tilt

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CASTER AND LEVELER MOUNTING
CAUTION
• To install casters or levelers the enclosure must be tipped onto its
side. The enclosure can be very heavy; several people will be
required in this process. Please practice safe lifting techniques.
• DO NOT lay the enclosure on its front or back, this may damage the
door hinges.
• Removing doors and sides will help reduce the weight of the
enclosure.
• Before tipping, remove the side panels to prevent damage to the
locks and latches.
ADJUSTABLE LEVELER MOUNTING
On the bottom of the cabinet there are eight threaded holes, two in each
corner. The outside holes are threaded 1/2"-13 thds. and will accept
the levelers. Once the levelers (7209-HD or 7209-4HD) are installed,
the cabinet level can be adjusted with the use of a 5/8" open wrench
when adjusting from the outside or a 3/8" closed wrench/socket when
adjusting from the inside.
ANCHOR MOUNTING THRU HOLE
The middle .75 dia. thru holes are for securing the enclosure to the
oor. These holes will accept a standard concrete anchor if desired; the
Seismic Anchor Kit (AK101) is suggested.
CASTER MOUNTING
The four inside holes in each corner are threaded 1/2"-13 thds. to
accept the casters. Be sure to thread the caster into the bottom of the
cabinet until it is rmly seated.
.75 Thru holes
(4) Adjustable
Levelers
Swivel Casters
Counter clockwise rotation will
adjust the leveling glide up
Clockwise rotation will adjust
the leveling glide down

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TOP PANEL MOUNTING
The top panel of the enclosure
is installed at the manufacturer.
Removing the top panel can be done
by removing the four #10-32 x 1" lg.
phillips pan head screws. Then
simply lift the top panel out or o󰀨.
Top panels are available for 24"W
(TPE-24) and 29"W (TPE-29)
E Series Enclosures. There are
5 options for E Enclosures:
** indicates enclosure width in part number
TPE-**S TPE-**P TPE-**F TPE-**F10 TPE-**2F10
Solid Perforated Three, One, 10" 550 Two, 10" 550
75 CFM Fans CFM Fan CFM Fans
BOTTOM PANELS
There are several styles of panels available for the bottom of your
E Series enclosure. Optional panels are solid, ltered or brush
grommet. These panels have foam gasketing for a positive seal
and mount to four internally threaded studs using #10-32 x 1/2" lg.
phillips pan head screws. The back opening can be covered with a solid
metal cover. These covers are specic to the width of the enclosure.
TOP PANEL MOUNTING
Top Panel
Removable
#10-32 x 1" lg
Philips Pan
Head Screw
Qty. 4

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RAIL ADJUSTMENT
Rails are attached using a sliding nut plate and a 1/4"-20 hex head bolt.
By loosening the top and bottom bolts with a 3/8" drive socket, the rails
can be adjusted innitely front and back.
Do NOT attempt to adjust rails once equipment has been loaded.
FMP
MOUNTING RAILS
The vertical mounting rails (each enclosure
has two pairs, 12 ga. steel, powder coated
rails), come installed with all standard frames
at 19" EIA 310-E. The 29"W E enclosure can
be congured to 23" EIA mounting with an
optional replacement bracket set. Universal
cage nut rails (M6) are standard. Tapped
#10-32 rails are available (must be specied
at time of order).
Rack Mount Units (RMU) are marked on
rails for easy equipment mounting. Flexible
Mounting Prole (FMP), round cable pass
through holes, and vertical and horizontal
cable tie down slots can be found on side
of rails.

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STANDARD POWER STRIP MOUNTING
For your convenience, we have provided mounting
brackets in the left rear and right rear corners of the
enclosure for mounting power strips vertically.
Typically, any power strip shipped with
an enclosure will be installed at the
manufacturer. To install a power strip
in the eld, remove the #10-32 x 1/2"
screws that secure the bracket to the frame.
Place the power strip into the corner
post of the frame and then place one
bracket between the top two outlets
and install the #10-32 x 1/2"
screw into the threaded hole in
the frame. Then place the other
bracket over the power strip
between the bottom two outlets
and secure to the frame with the
same type of screw.
POWER
When using power distribution units (PDUs), each PDU should be
connected to a committed branch circuit that is rated for the continuous
load of all the equipment connected. When not using a PDU, each piece
of equipment should be connected to a dedicated branch circuit.
DETAIL A

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
UNIVERSAL POWER STRIP BRACKETS
Great Lakes o󰀨ers a universal power strip bracket kit. These brackets
allow you to mount a PDU with button mounting.
See drawing.
MOUNTING IN A CABINET EXTENSION
#10-32 Nut with
Lock Washer
#10-32 x 1/2"
Pan Head Screw
To mount Universal Power Strip Brackets in an E enclosure or cabinet
extension, measure the required mounting distance top to bottom,
install brackets, then install power strip.
Spring
Clips
Tinnerman
Clips
10/32 Nut
with Lock
Washer
10/32 x
3/8" Flat
Head
Screw
10/32
x 1/2"
PanHead
Screw
Part No. PSBKE
- E Series PDU
Brackets
#10-32 x 1/2"
Pan Head Screw
#10-32 Nut with
Lock Washer
Tinnerman Clips
(Optional)
#10-32 x 1/2"
Pan Head Screw
#10-32 x 3/8"
Flat Head Screw
#10-32 Nut with
Lock Washer

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PLASTIC CABLE MANAGEMENT FINGERS
The CM-47 is a single section of 7 RMU "ngers" that mounts to the
Flexible Mounting Prole (FMP) of enclosure rails. The ESC-K12 is a kit
of 12 sections and the ENC-K24 is a kit of 24 sections. Fingers can be
installed on the front or rear rails, but front rails must be recessed 4.5"
for proper installation. It is recommended that each CM-47 be installed
using 3 points of attachments.
Note: Installation drawing is shown in a Great Lakes ES Enclosure.
Installation in a Great Lakes E Enclosure is identical.
ESC-K12 Cable Management Rail Kit
for 78" or 84" E & ES Enclosures
(Front or Rear)

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CABLE MANAGEMENT BAR KITS
Vertical cable management bar kits include two horizontal cable
bars (HCB) and one vertical cable bar (VCB). When ordered with
an enclosure, these kits will come pre-installed. Cable bars run
independently from 19" mounting rails and are innitely adjustable front
to back.
Single vertical and horizontal cable bars are also available. Additional
horizontal bars can be installed alone (without a vertical bar), or in
conjunction with a kit. Additional vertical bars can only mount when
at least two horizontal bars are already installed. Refer to Detail A for
installation of horizontal and vertical bars.
A
B
Partial frame
shown for
assembly
purposes only
Install screw in
10th thru hole
from the top on
side panel ange
of cornerpost
Install screw in
10th thru hole from
the bottom on side
panel ange of
cornerpost
A
B
#10-32 sliding nut
#10-32 screw
#10-32 screw
Detail A

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CABLE MANAGEMENT BAR KITS (continued)
All cable management bars are designed with a square hole pattern that
is able to accept optional ¼ turn “D” rings. There are two sizes of “D”
rings, both available in kits of 10. Actual location of “D” rings may vary
based on customer desired location for installation. Refer to Detail B for
installation of “D” rings.
Available Cable Management Bar Kits and Ring Kits include:
VCB-7232 Cable Management Bar Kit for 720E-32 enclosure
VCB-7236 Cable Management Bar Kit for 720E-36 enclosure
VCB-8432 Cable Management Bar Kit for 840E-32 enclosure
VCB-8436 Cable Management Bar Kit for 840E-36 enclosure
VCB-72* Single Vertical Cable Bar for 72"H enclosure
VCB-84* Single Vertical Cable Bar for 84"H enclosure
HCB-32 Single Horizontal Cable Bar for 32"D enclosure
HCB-36 Single Horizontal Cable Bar for 36"D enclosure
CM-25 Kit of 10 x ¼ turn “D” rings, 1.5" x 3.5"
CM-26 Kit of 10 x ¼ turn “D” rings, 3.5" x 5"
*Note: Single vertical bars can only be installed when at least two
horizontal bars are installed.
C
C
CM-25 Kit of
10, 1/4 turn “D”
rings, 1.5" x 3.5"
CM-25 Kit of
10, 1/4 turn “D”
rings, 3.5" x 5"
B
DETAIL B

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PDU1 MOUNTING
The 29"W E allows for "0" RMU mounting of 19" rack mount power strip
units or other 1 RMU equipment (such as patch panels). You can mount
up to twelve (12), 1 RMU pieces of equipment this way. Install the
bracket into the side panel ange. Make sure you have 18.31" between
the inner holes. (See detail B.)
Note: Installation drawing is shown in a Great Lakes ES Enclosure.
Installation in a Great Lakes E Enclosure is identical.
ZERO RMU MOUNTING, ZR1 & ZR2
Both ZR bracket kits t on the 29"W E enclosure. These allow for "0"
RMU (outside of the EIA rail pattern) mounting of 19" rack mount power
strip units or other 1 or 2 RMU equipment (such as patch panels). Install
the bracket onto the rail or post toward the side panel. It is important to
ensure you have 18.31" between the inner holes for 19" mounting.
Note: Installation drawing is shown in a Great Lakes ES Enclosure.
Installation in a Great Lakes E Enclosure is identical.
18.31"
Mounting
Holes
18"
#10-32
Holes

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NETWORKING/GANGING
Enclosures can be networked using the following Great Lakes
networking/ganging kit:
G101 Networking/Ganging Kit to gang two E Enclosures
(pictured); no tools required
GROUNDING
GROUNDING KIT, GR101
Grounding studs in our E Series enclosures
provide a point to which the doors may be
grounded to the enclosure and from which
the enclosure may be connected to the
facility’s common ground. The studs are made
from copper which is a conducting metal. E
Enclosures have three ground studs in the
frame: two in top and one in the bottom.
WasherWasher
Lock Washer
This kit allows you to ground the enclosure
so that it is ready to be connected to the
common building ground. The kit contains
one 48"L ground wire assembly and ve 24"L ground wire assemblies.
Each assembly is made of two smaller wires that are connected (this
allows a ‘Quick Disconnect’ when the wire must be removed).
Using the grounding wires supplied, connect one end to the copper
ground stud on the side panels and/or doors and the other end to the
copper ground stud on the enclosure frame. Once all wires have been
connected to a frame stud, have at least one frame stud connected to
the common building ground.
If a ground wire needs to be disconnected (e.g. when the enclosure
door needs to be removed but is attached to the enclosure with the
ground wire), simply pull apart the ground wires.
Thumb
Screws
Wing
Nut
Ground Stud:
#10-32 x 1 7/8 LG
or M6 x 50mm LG
Ground Wire
#10-32
Keps Nut
Washer
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7
8
8
A
B
C
D
REVISION HISTORY
REV DESCRIPTION DATEAPPROVED
0 ECO-01377 3/25/2004WSS
1 ECO-02804 3/4/2010 JL
2ECO-03175 3/28/2011FED
3 ECO-03569 5/9/2012 WSS
4 ECO-03650 8/23/2012 CDM
#10-32 THREADED
STUDS & MULTIPLE
WIRES
METRIC 6mm
THREADED STUD
SINGLE WIRE
NOTES:
LABLED PLASTIC BAG.
ONTO OUTSIDE OF BAG.
5
4
GROUND WIRE
GROUND WIRE
Ground Wire
Assembly
Quick Disconnect

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PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Protective grounding studs are provided along with grounding jumper
wires that electrically bond the enclosure doors to the enclosure frame.
WARNING: To avoid injury to persons or loss of life, ground each
enclosure individually to the dedicated branch circuit ground.
Connecting Main Protective Grounding Stud to the Dedicated
Branch Circuit Ground
Connect the dedicated branch circuit ground connector to the main
protective grounding stud located inside at the bottom rear of the
enclosure frame using a listed ring or closed-loop terminal.
Connecting Main Protective Grounding Stud to the Protective
Bonding Conductors
Connect the rear doors to the main protective grounding studs located
inside at the bottom and top rear of the enclosure chassis using a listed
ring or closed-loop terminal. Connect the front door to the grounding
stud located inside at the bottom front of the enclosure frame using a
listed ring or closed-loop terminal.
Parts Not Bonded to Protective Earthing Terminal
The following parts are not e󰀨ectively bonded to the protective earthing
terminal: rails and front to back rail horizontals. If these parts need to
be bonded to the protective earthing terminal, do so in accordance with
Article 250 of the National Electric Code.
COPPER BUS BARS
It is important to note that grounding the enclosure does not ground the
equipment mounted within it. In order for any individual devices and
components mounted within an enclosure to be grounded, they must be
connected to a copper bus bar. Available copper bus bars include:
• CBB-19 Copper Bus Bar for
19" rack mounting (Isolated)
• CBB-48 Copper Bus Bar for
48"H enclosures (Isolated)
• CBB-60 Copper Bus Bar for
72"H enclosures (Isolated)
• CBB-72 Copper Bus Bar for
84"H enclosures
(Isolated)
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FINISH:
GREAT LAKES CASE & CABINET CO., INC.
P.O. BOX 551 EDINBORO, PA 16412
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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Use of this document is subject to
a confidentiality and nondisclosure
agreement with Great Lakes Case
& Cabinet Co., Inc. (GLCC) and may
not be reproduced, disclosed or
utilized in whole or in part without
prior written authorization from GLCC.
NOTICE:
TOLERANCE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED:
ANGULAR +/- 1~
.XXXX +/- .010
.XXX +/- .015
.XX +/-.030
.X FOR REF. ONLY
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DIMENSIONAL LIMITS APPLY
AFTER APPLICATION OF FINISH
INTERPRET DRAWING PER ASME Y14.5M-1994
THIRD ANGLE
PROJECTION
DATE
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