Middle Atlantic Products R4CN Series User manual

I-00235 Rev B
R4CN Series
Four Post Open Frame Rack
Instruction Sheet
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing the R4CN Series Open Frame Rack. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before installing/assembling this product.
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Four post design provides unrestricted heat flow and access to equipment
- Four-point mounting for deeper, heavier components
- Use with optional VCD Series Vertical Cable Duct for clean, reliable cable management
- Cage nut rackrail ideal for mounting most servers
- Optional Side Panels and Additional Rail Kits available
WEIGHT RATING
- 800 lbs. UL listed load capacity
UL
R
C US
LISTED

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PARTS
CHANNEL QTY
4A
PART
TOP BRACKET QTY
2B
PART
CENTER BRACKET QTY
2C
PART
BOTTOM BRACKET QTY
2D
PART
BASE QTY
2E
PART
FRONT BRACKET QTY
2F
PART
2 - Left Channels
2 - Right Channels

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PARTS CONTINUED
HARDWARE KIT (PART # 91-00177)
HP-6MM (6MM RACK SCREWS)
TOP / BOTTOM BOLT QTY
H
PART
SIDE BRACKET SCREW QTY
25
PART
G
QTY
100
CN6MM-100 (6MM CAGE NUTS)
FOR EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION QTY
100
FOR EQUIPMENT
INSTALLATION
ADDITIONAL RAIL HARDWARE KIT
(PART # ARRHK)
Z-RAIL ADAPTOR
QTY
4
PART
1/4-20 BOLT QTY
K
J
PART
16
OVAL NUT QTY
L
PART
16
SQUARING PANEL QTY
2
PART
N
CAGE NUT RACKRAIL
QTY
4
PART
Z-RAIL ADAPTER/CAGE NUT RACKRAIL PARTS
M
12

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SIDE ASSEMBLY
1) Align Top Bracket (B) with top of Channel (A). Hand tighten Bracket Screws (G). FIGURE C
2) Align Center Bracket (C) with the channel mounting holes.
Loosely tighten Bracket Screws (G). FIGURE D
3) Align Bottom Bracket (D) with the bottom of the channel.
Loosely tighten Bracket Screws (G). FIGURE E
4) Repeat steps 1 - 3 to install a second Channel (A).
5) Fully tighten screws in all locations.
6) Repeat steps 1- 5 for the second side assembly.
NOTES:Bottom of Channels indicated by two mounting holes.
Top of Channels indicated by one mounting hole. FIGURE A
When installing brackets, see FIGURE B for teardrop orientation.
Tools Required For These Steps: #2 Phillips Driver
FIGURE E
FIGURE A
SEE FIGURE C
SEE FIGURE D
SEE FIGURE E
BOTTOM
TOP
G
D
C
FIGURE B
A
(LEFT)
A
(RIGHT)
B
FIGURE D
G
FIGURE C
G

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ASSEMBLY (TOP AND BOTTOM FACING OUTWARD)
TIP: Installing the Base facing outward will increase rack stability.
1) Install Top Brackets (F) and Bases (E) with supplied hardware (H) as shown.
Loosely tighten hardware.
SEE FIGURE F
SEE FIGURE G
2) Stand rack upright, square the assembly by
installing the squaring panels (N) with supplied
6MM cage nuts and rack screws as shown.
Fully tighten all hardware. (FIGURE H)
F
E
FIGURE F
FIGURE H
Tools Required In This Step: 9/16" Wrench
H
H
FIGURE G
N
N

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TIP: Installing the Base towards the center of the rack saves floor space.
1) Install Top Brackets (F) and Bases (E) with supplied hardware (H) as shown.
Loosely tighten hardware.
ASSEMBLY (TOP AND BOTTOM FACING INWARD)
SEE FIGURE J
SEE FIGURE K
FIGURE L
FIGURE K
FIGURE J
F
H
H
A
E
2) Stand rack upright, square the assembly
by installing the squaring panels (N) with
supplied 6MM cage nuts and rack screws
as shown. Fully tighten all hardware.
(FIGURE L)
Tools Required In This Step: 9/16" Wrench
N
N

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Z-RAIL ADAPTOR INSTALLATION
K
L
J
J
FIGURE M
NOTE: Z-Rail Adaptors for 45 space rack
comes in two sizes. Pair like sizes
accordingly.
TIP: Depending on mounting needs,
Z-Rail can be mounted at
different depths.
Tools Required: 7/16” wrench
1) Install Z-Rail Adaptor as shown in desired locations.
SEE FIGURE M
M
M
NOTE: Cage Nut Rackrail for 45 space rack comes in
two sizes. Pair like sizes accordingly.
TIP: Depending on mounting needs, Cage Nut Rackrail
can be mounted at different depths.
CAGE NUT RAIL INSTALLATION
Tools Required: 7/16” wrench
1) Install Cage Nut Rail as shown in desired locations.
FIGURE N
SEE FIGURE N
L
K

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WARRANTY
Middle Atlantic Products, Inc. (the "Company") warrants the R4CN Series Rack to be free from
defects in material or workmanship under normal use and conditions for the lifetime of the product.
The Company's entire liability to the purchaser, and the purchaser's (or any other party's) sole and
exclusive remedy, under this warranty shall be limited, at the Company's option, to either (a) return
of and refund of the price paid for, or (b) repair or replacement at the Company's factory of the
products purchased, or any part or parts thereof, which the Company has determined to be
defective after inspection thereof at the Company's factory.
This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence by
parties other than the Company, or any modification or alteration of the products. In addition, this
warranty does not cover damage due to improper handling, assembly, installation or maintenance.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THE
PRODUCTS PURCHASED, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER (OR ANY OTHER PARTY)
HEREUNDER, IF ANY, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS
PAID TO THE COMPANY.
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