Middle Atlantic Products AXS User manual

I-1000 Rev L
AXS/ AX-SX / SAX / SSAX
Equipment Access System
Instruction Sheet
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing the Equipment Access System. Please read these instructions
thoroughly before installing and assembling this product.
PRODUCT FEATURES
• Allows an entire bay of heavy equipment to pull out on removable service tracks.
• Detachable rack frame allows off-site equipment integration.
• Articulating cable carriers attach to rack frame for effective cable management.
• Rolling rack frame retracts into millwork.
• Usable rack frame heights from 10 spaces (17-1/2") to 43 spaces (75-1/4") for
AX-SX & SSAX systems and 15 spaces (26-1/4") to 43 spaces (75-1/4") for
AXS and SAX systems.
• Rack frame 26" deep for AXS-xx-26, 20" deep for AXS and AX-SX systems,
16" deep for SAX & SSAX systems.
• 650 lb. capacity with proper weight distribution.

1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A WARNING ALERTS YOU TO A SITUATION
THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!
WARNING! FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT OR VOIDING OF THE WARRANTY. IT
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO
ENSURE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS LOADED
ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
WARNING! THE WEIGHT RATINGS OF THIS PRODUCT
CAN BE FOUND ON THE PRODUCT. EXCEEDING
THESE WEIGHT RATINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. IT IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO
ENSURE ALL COMPONENTS INSTALLED DO NOT
SURPASS THE WEIGHT RATINGS AS AN UNSTABLE
CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE.
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NOTE: A NOTE is used to highlight procedures pertaining
to the installation, operation or maintenance of the product.
CAUTION! SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED
AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS
PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
!
CAUTION: A CAUTION ALERTS YOU TO A SITUATION
THAT MAY RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND / OR PROPERTY.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
CAUTION! FOR LOADING, ALWAYS PUT HEAVIER
ITEMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAYS, NOT NEAR THE
TOP, IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY
OF THE FURNISHING TIPPING OVER.
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CAUTION! THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS
WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
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CAUTION! IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE ON THE
PRODUCT IT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED.
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CAUTION! NOTE THAT DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CONSOLE, THERE MUST BE NO POSSIBILITY OF
PERSONAL INJURY, FOR EXAMPLE THE SQUEEZING
OF FINGERS OR ARMS.
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1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.

Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................... 3
Rough-In / Site Preparation......................................................................................... 4
Millwork Specifications.............................................................................................. 4
Rough-In Pan Assembly.......................................................................................... 5
Millwork Specifications.............................................................................................. 6
Rough-In Pan Assembly............................................................................................ 7
Rough-In Pan Assembly (Continued)...............................................................................8
Rack Assembly...................................................................................................... 9
Rack Assembly (Continued).........................................................................................10
Rack Assembly (Continued).........................................................................................11
Service Stand / Service Track Assembly........................................................................... 12
Rack and Cable Carrier Installation................................................................................ 13
Cable Management................................................................................................. 14
Securing Rack Assembly In Millwork............................................................................... 14
Gasket Kit (Optional) Installation................................................................................... 15
Guide Kit (Optional) Installation.....................................................................................15
Warranty............................................................................................................. 16
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1) Rough-in millwork must be plumb, square and completed
before beginning assembly. Minimum millwork mounting
dimensions (without gasket and guide kit) are as follows: DID YOU KNOW?
Optional gasket (part # BG-17)
fills gap between rack and millwork.
Optional gasket and guide kit helps
keep rack centered and protects
millwork. Order part # AXS-GG16,
AXS-GG20 or AXS-GG26 for 16", 20"
or 26" depth racks, respectively.
19" min.
(SAX & SSAX)
22-1/2" min.
(AXS & AX-SX)
28-1/2" min.
(AXS-xx-26)
"A" "B"
3" minimum
40" maximum
17" for use with
AX-SX & SSAX
28" for use with
AXS, SAX &
AXS-xx-26
1/2" min.
set back
2-1/2" max. TRACK25 - 24-1/2" max.
TRACK50 - 49-1/2" max.
NOTE: Total rack height including rough-in pan is the usable rack height ("A") plus 4-9/16."
1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.
ROUGH-IN / SITE PREPARATION
MODEL DEPTH
22-1/2”
22-1/2”
28-1/2”
WIDTH
19-1/4”
19-1/4”
19-1/4”
SAX / SSAX*
AXS / AX-SX*
AXS-xx-26*
*Setback is 1/2” for all models
NOTE: When using optional gasket and guide kit, minimum rough millwork opening width is 19-5/8".

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NUMBER OF
USABLE
RACK SPACE
“A” (INCHES)
USABLE
RACK HEIGHT
“B” (MIN. INCHES)
ROUGH
OPENING HEIGHT
17-1/2
19-1/4
21
22-3/4
24-1/2
26-1/4
28
29-3/4
31-1/2
33-1/4
35
36-3/4
38-1/2
40-1/4
42
43-3/4
45-1/2
47-1/4
49
50-3/4
52-1/2
54-1/4
56
57-3/4
59-1/2
61-1/4
63
64-3/4
66-1/2
68-1/4
70
71-3/4
73-1/2
75-1/4
22-3/16
23-15/16
25-11/16
27-7/16
29-3/16
30-15/16
32-11/16
34-7/16
36-3/16
37-15/16
39-11/16
41-7/16
43-3/16
44-15/16
46-11/16
48-7/16
50-3/16
51-15/16
53-11/16
55-7/16
57-3/16
58-15/16
60-11/16
62-7/16
64-3/16
65-15/16
67-11/16
69-7/16
71-3/16
72-15/16
74-11/16
76-7/16
78-3/16
79-15/16
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
AX-SX &
SSAX
ONLY
AXS
SAX
AXS-XX-26
ONLY
NOTE: The millwork must be constructed in such a manner as to provide a weight capacity greater than
the total assembled weight.
1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.
MILLWORK SPECIFICATIONS

Hex Head
Screws (2)
10-32 x 1/4”
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ROUGH-IN PAN ASSEMBLY
1) Install both cable carriers to rear flange of rough-in pan using (2) 10-32 x 1/4 hex head screws per
cable carrier. (FIGURE A)
NOTE: Installation hardware is provided with cable carrier kit.
FIGURE A
WARNING! Cable Carriers are an integral part of this system and must be installed for the safe
operation of this product to prevent the system from tipping and sliding off of tracks. Failure to install
cable carriers can result in serious damage to equipment and/or risk of injury .
Rear Flange
Cable
Carriers
Rough-In Pan
2) Fold up both cable carriers and tie back with rubber bands or twine for ease of installation.
1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.

ROUGH-IN PAN ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)
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2) Position rough-in pan assembly into millwork mounting platform and mount with appropriate
customer-supplied hardware. (FIGURE B)
NOTE: Refer to MILLWORK SPECS on page 5 for specific front setback dimensions.
Mounting
Locations
Mounting
Locations
FIGURE B
Rough-In
Pan Assembly
Millwork
Mounting
Platform

RACK ASSEMBLY
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1) Align the (4) pre-installed mounting studs on each rackrail with mounting holes in top and bottom
frames. (FIGURE C)
2) Loosely secure each rackrail to top and bottom frame using (2) 5/16 flange nuts per frame.
(FIGURE C)
Mounting Studs
(4 Per Rackrail)
5/16 Flange Nuts
(4 Per Rackrail)
Rackrail
Top Frame
Bottom Frame
FIGURE C
1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.

RACK ASSEMBLY (Continued)
3) Install (4) 10-32 Hex Head screws through top and bottom frames into each rackrail. (FIGURE D)
4) Install (2) squaring panels on front and rear of assembly using (4) 10-32 x 1/4” screws. Locate
squaring panels at the mid-point of rackrail assembly. (FIGURE D)
FIGURE D
Squaring
Panels
(2)
Hex Head
Screws 10-32
(4 Per Rackrail)
Screws 10-32
(4 Per
Squaring
Panel)
Top Frame
Bottom Frame
Rackrail
1) Construct rough opening and base.
2) Assemble frame.
3) Install cable carriers / rough-in pan.
4) Install service stand.
5) Attach frame to tracks and cable
carriers.
6) Assemble leash.
7) Tie cable to carriers.
8) Secure rack in millwork.
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