Rack PDU Installation & Operating Manual
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Introduction
The innovative PowerLok Rack PDU is a next generation offering for the mission critical industry. All
PowerLOK Rack PDUs are engineered, designed, tested, and manufactured in the United States. Our
automated processes ensure that our customers’ servers run reliably and efficiently in the highly
competitive, 24/7 mission critical industry. PowerLok’s quick-ship program makes configurating, ordering,
and receiving Rack PDUs seamless and easy.
Safety Precautions
Specific safety precautions for this product are as follows:
•All precautions should be taken to guarantee a safe work and operational environment. General
safety precautions must be observed during all aspects of operation of equipment described in this
document. Failure to comply with the safety warnings, procedures, and guidelines presented in this
document is in violation of the safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of this
equipment.
•You are responsible for following the safety guidelines and warnings presented in this document for
this equipment. Individuals using Gateview Rack PDUs are expected to follow all the noted warnings
and safety precautions necessary for safe operation of the equipment in your environment. Gateview
Technologies assumes no liability for failure to comply with these requirements.
•Rack PDUs are intended for indoor use only in a controlled environment that adhere to the operating
temperatures within this manual. Any use outside of these constraints may void the warranty.
•Rack PDUs rated for 240/415VAC may be fitted with a NEMA L22-20 or L22-30 plug that is rated for a
higher voltage. Caution must be taken to assure that the rating of the Rack PDU and the supply
voltage match.
•The total capacity of equipment connected to the Rack PDU CANNOT EXCEED the maximum load
rating of the Rack PDU.
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE, CURRENT, AND ENERGY LEVELS ARE PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT.
INTERNAL CIRCUITS CAN HAVE HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES PRESENT EVEN WITH PDU
CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN THE OFF POSITION. DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WITH THE
COVER REMOVED.
Professionals installing and operating Rack PDUs are advised of the following:
•Do not try to modify the Rack PDU in anyway, including the input plug, power whip and receptacles.
•Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the Rack PDU enclosure. There are no serviceable
parts inside the Rack PDU.
•Do not attempt to use the Rack PDU if any part of it is damaged.
•Rack PDUs rated 30A and greater contain magnetic-hydraulic circuit breakers. Circuit breaker
equipped PDUs must be mounted vertically.
•Do not mount the Rack PDU to an unstable enclosure or surface.
