Great Lakes UL60950-1 User manual

Instructions for the following Great Lakes cabinets:
GL300E-2432 • GL480E-2432 • GL600E-2432
COVER SHEET
GL300E, GL480E and GL600E
E Cabinets
Installation Instructions
(UL60950-1/UL2416 E Series Equipment Cabinet/Rack)
1.866.879.4522
GreatCabinets.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 cabinets. In addition, only trained service personnel should install
equipment in Cabinets.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
This manual provides general safety guidelines to be observed during
installation, operation, and maintenance of the E cabinet.
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 cabinet could result in
equipment damage, serious injury, or possible death.
Only trained service personnel should be used to remove the cabinet
from the pallet. Also, be sure you have a sucient number of service
personnel. Do not attempt to move cabinets by yourself.
Only UL® Listed ITE (Information Technology Equipment) units should
be installed inside the E cabinet.
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 cabinet 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 cabinet 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
E cabinets 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 GreatCabinets.com
WHAT’S INCLUDED
• E unit (assembled)
• Keys as needed (depending on conguration)
• (30) M6 cage nuts (3/8" square) and M6 screws
• This user’s manual
This user’s manual applies to the following GL cabinets:
Part No. H" W" D" RMU Weight Cap.
GL300E-2432 30 24 32 13 300 lbs.
GL480E-2432 48 24 32 24 600 lbs.
GL600E-2432 60 24 32 31 600 lbs.
COVER SHEET
Removable perforated top
(optional fan & solid tops
available)
Universal (M6) rails
(maximum rail placement 30")
Reversible plexiglas
lockable front door
(optional mesh
door available)
Lockable side
panels with slam
latches (optional
vented side panels
available)
Reversible perimeter
vented lockable rear door

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INSTALLATION
Receiving, Unpacking, and Removing the E cabinet from the Pallet
Inspect and report any damage before receiving. Unpack the cabinet
by carefully removing the corrugated carton and corners. Avoid
damaging the cabinet when removing packaging.
WARNING: Only trained service personnel should be used to remove
the cabinet from the pallet. Also, be sure you have a sucient number
of service personnel. Do not attempt to move cabinets by yourself.
WARNING: Be careful when moving cabinets before installation.
Sudden stops and starts, excessive force, obstructed routes, and
uneven oor surfaces may cause the cabinet to topple over.
Loading Equipment
WARNING: Only install equipment after the E cabinet has been
properly secured. Do not move the E cabinet 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 GL300E is 300 lbs. and the
maximum load capacity for the GL480E and GL600E is 600 lbs.
To maintain a uniform distribution of the mechanical load in the
E cabinet, load the heaviest equipment rst, at the bottom of the
E cabinet and load the lighter units at the top.

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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.
DOOR REMOVAL AND ATTACHMENT
Open the door beyond 90o, grasp the door with both hands and
carefully lift upward. When the door is free of both hinge pins, pull the
door away from the cabinet. To attach the door, align both hinges of
the door to their respective hinge pins on the cabinet and slowly slide
the door down until seated.
OPERATING DOOR SWING HANDLE
OPERATING DOOR SWING HANDLE
DOOR REMOVAL AND ATTACHMENT
Open
door
beyond
90o; lift
straight
up
Align
both
hinges
to attach
door
Hinge Pin
Door
Hinge

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FIELD REVERSIBLE FRONT & REAR DOORS
The front and rear doors are installed right hand hinge 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 cabinet
frames and doors have provisions to be hinged right or left hand. The
handle can be reversed along with the hinging. See Operating Handle.
HINGE MOUNTING
SIDE PANEL REMOVAL
The side panels are secured to the cabinet 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.
SIDE PANEL REMOVAL
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 (Male)
Pivot Washer
Keyed Lock
Slam
Latch
Squeeze
Tilt
Lift

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CASTER MOUNTING
On the bottom of the cabinet there are eight threaded holes, two in
each corner. The holes are threaded 1/2"-13 thds. and will accept the
levelers provided. Once the levelers are installed,the cabinet level can
be adjusted with the use of a 3/4" open-end wrench. If ordered with
casters, two will have brakes that can be actuated by turning the brake
lever on the side of the wheel. The four inside holes in each corner are
meant to accept the casters. Be sure to thread the caster all the way
into the bottom of the cabinet until it is rmly seated.
Threaded Holes
1/2" - 13 Thds.
Counter clockwise rotation will
adjust the leveling glide up
Clockwise rotation will adjust
the leveling glide down
Note: If you want to use casters AND leveling glides you will need 4" levelers.
ANCHOR MOUNTING THRU HOLE
The middle .687 dia. thru holes are for securing the cabinet to the
oor. These holes will accept a standard concrete anchor if desired; the
Seismic Anchor Kit (AK101) is suggested.
CASTER AND LEVELER MOUNTING
CAUTION
• To install casters or levelers the cabinet must be tipped onto its
side. The cabinet can be very heavy, several people will be
required in this process. Please practice safe lifting techniques.
• DO NOT lay the cabinet on its front or back, this may damage the
door hinges.
• Removing doors and sides will help reduce the weight of the
cabinet.
• Before tipping, remove the side panels to prevent damage to the
locks and latches.
Through Holes (4)
11/16 Dia.
BOTTOM VIEW
OF Cabinet
Swivel Caster
w/ lock (2)
(4) Adjustable
Levelers
Swivel
Casters (2)

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BOTT OM P
ANEL
(SOLID)
#10-32 x 1/2" lg
PHILLIPS PAN
H
EAD SCR EW
QTY - 4 PER
BOTT OM PANEL
(BLACK )
TOP PANEL MOUNTING
The top panel of the cabinet 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. There are ve versions
of top panels (perforated is
shown). All top panels have two
cable access horseshoe
knockouts at one end.
BOTTOM PANELS
There are several styles of bottom panels available, solid is shown.
Styles must be ordered separately. All styles mount to all cabinets. The
bottom panels have a foam gasket to ensure a positive seal. The panels
mount to four internally threaded studs in the bottom of the cabinet
with four #10-32 x 1/2" lg. Phillips pan Head Screws.
See detail.
TOP PANEL MOUNTING
Removable
top panel
#10-32 x 1" lg
Philips pan
head screw
Qty. 4
#10-32 x 1/2"
lg. Philips pan
head screw
Qty. 4
Bottom panel
(Solid)
TPE-24S
solid
TPE-24P
perferated
TPE-24F
Three 75
CFM fans
TPE-24F10
One 10"
CFM fan
TPE-242F10
Two 10" 550
CFM fans
Horseshoe
knockout

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VERTICAL POWER STRIP MOUNTING
For your convenience, we have provided mounting brackets in the
left rear and right rear corners of the GL480E and GL600E cabinets
for mounting the 7218-24 power strips vertically. Typically any power
strip shipped with an cabinet will be installed at the manufacturer. To
install a power strip in the eld, remove the top power strip bracket by
loosening the #10-32 x 1/2" lg. screw that secures the bracket to the
frame. Slide the power strip into the lower power strip bracket.
Re-attach the top power strip bracket to secure the power strip.
Note: GL300E cabinet comes with 7219 powerstrip for 19" mounting.
MOUNTING RAILS
The vertical mounting rails
(2 pair - 12 Ga. steel) come
installed with all standard
Great Lakes cabinets at
19" EIA spacing; universal
mounting (3/8" sq. hole);
310-E compliant. The rails
can be adjusted front
to rear by loosening the
1/4"-20 hex nut and sliding
to desired location then
retighten the hex nut (7/16" wrench or socket).
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.
VERTICAL POWER STRIP MOUNTING
Mounting
bracket
Qty.- 2 per
power strip
Power strip
#10-32 x 1/2"
lg.Phillips pan head
screw Qty.- 2 per
power strip

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GROUNDING
GROUNDING KIT, GR101
Protective grounding studs are
provided along with grounding
jumperwires that electrically
bond the cabinet doors and
sides to the cabinet frame.
If a ground wire needs to be
disconnected (e.g. when the
cabinet door needs to be
removed but is attached to
the cabinet with the ground
wire), simply pull apart the
ground wires.
PROTECTIVE GROUNDING
Protective grounding studs are provided along with grounding jumper
wires that electrically bond the cabinet doors to the cabinet frame.
WARNING: To avoid injury to persons or loss of life, ground each
cabinet 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
cabinet 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 cabinet 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 cabinet 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.

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COPPER BUS BARS
It is important to note that grounding the cabinet does not ground the
equipment mounted within it. In order for any individual devices and
components mounted within an cabinet 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 and 60"H Cabinets (Isolated)
ACCESSORIES
REMOVABLE TOP PANELS
Part No. Description
TPE-24F Top panel and fan assembly
TPE-24F10 Top panel & fan assembly w/550 CFM 10" fan
TPE-24S Solid top panel with (2) 4" horseshoe knockouts
TPE-24P Perforated top panel with (2) 4" horseshoe knockouts
STATIONARY SHELVES FOR 19" MOUNTING
Part No. Description
7206-FR-AHD Front & rear mount, adjustable - 17.50"W x 22.25"D
7206-FR-ADHD Front & rear mount, adjustable - 17.50"W x 27.25"D
7206-FR-A28HD Front & rear mount, adjustable - 17.50"W x 28.00"D
SLIDING SHELF FOR 19" MOUNTING
Part No. Description
7206-FRSL-AHD Front & rear mount sliding adjustable - 17.50"W x 22.00"D
7206-FRSL-ADHD Front & rear mount sliding adjustable - 17.50"W x 26.00"D
COOLING EQUIPMENT & NETWORKING HARDWARE
Part No. Description
7217FT Fan tray with three 75 CFM fans
7217FT-3 Front & rear mount, adjustable fan tray w/3, 75 CFM fans
G101 Networking hardware
Visit our web site at GreatCabinets.com for a complete list of available
accessories.

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