Quantum Superloader 3 User manual

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Quantum SuperLoader 3:
Rackmount Replacement
Follow the steps in the document to replace a rackmount for your
SuperLoader 3:
To replace the rackmount, refer to the following sections:
•Preparing to Replace the SuperLoader 3 Rackmount on page 1
•Removing the SuperLoader 3 from the Rackmount on page 4
•Replacing the SuperLoader 3 In a New Rackmount on page 10
•Completing the Installation on page 12
Preparing to Replace the SuperLoader 3 Rackmount
Note: Read this entire document before beginning any of the procedures.
Safety Precautions Before beginning a rack mount installation, complete the following safety
precautions:
1Lower the cabinet feet.
2Extend the cabinet anti-tip device, if available.
3Ensure that the cabinet and all rack mounted equipment have a reliable
ground connection.
4If you have made any changes to the location of your SuperLoader 3, verify
that the total current of all rack mounted components (including the

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SuperLoader 3) will not exceed the current rating of the power distribution
unit or outlet receptacles.
5Secure the help of at least one other person. At least two people are
required to safely reinstall the SuperLoader 3 into a rack cabinet.
WARNING: Failure to take these safety steps may result in personal injury
or equipment damage.
Caution: Never remove the top cover of the SuperLoader 3. Removing
the top cover could result in damage to the SuperLoader 3.
Required Tools and Kits Make sure you have the following tools.
• (1) #2 Phillips screwdriver
• (1) Level (required when placing SuperLoader 3 into the rack cabinet)
Make sure you have the following kits:
• Replacement Rack Rail Kit
SuperLoader 3
Replacement Rack Rail
Kit Contents
Verify the contents of the SuperLoader 3 Replacement Rack Rail Kit you received
from Quantum.
Table 1 SuperLoader 3 Rack
Rail Kit Contents
Component Description Quantity
10-32 x 1/4 inch button head screws 8
(4 per support
bracket)
Support brackets 2

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Note: Commonly, the short SuperLoader 3 brackets are used. However, if the
distance from the front mounting rail to the rear mounting rail is
longer than 30.25 in. (76.84 cm), you must use the long brackets to be
sure the SuperLoader 3 can reach and be securely attached to the rear
mounting rail.
Preparing the
SuperLoader 3 for
Removal From the Rack
These instructions explain how to prepare your SuperLoader 3 so you can safely
remove it from the rack.
1Release the magazines from the SuperLoader 3; complete the following
steps for each magazine or magazine blank:
aFrom the main menu, select Commands and press Enter.
bSelect Eject and press Enter.
cSelect the appropriate magazine (Right Magazine or Left Magazine)
and press Enter.
You will hear a distinctive popping sound as the appropriate magazine
is ejected from the SuperLoader 3. The LCD indicates which magazine
has been ejected.
Note: To prevent damage to the SuperLoader 3 or the magazine, use
both hands when removing it from the SuperLoader 3 and
support the entire length of the magazine.
dGrasp the magazine by the handle and slide it out while supporting it
from underneath with the other hand.
Note: To remove the magazine blank, pull it straight out.
2Safely power down the SuperLoader 3; press and hold the power button on
the front panel until the System Shutdown wait 60 sec message is
SuperLoader 3 Long brackets 2
SuperLoader 3 Short brackets 2
Component Description Quantity

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displayed on the LCD, Power Off is displayed, and then the SuperLoader 3
shuts off.
3Disconnect the cables and power cords.
Note: Label the cables so that you can reconnect them to the correct
ports.
Removing the SuperLoader 3 from the Rackmount
Caution: Retain all the parts removed in this procedure. Depending on what
parts of the rackmount are replaced, you may need to reuse some
parts.
WARNING: At least two people are required to safely remove the
SuperLoader 3 from the rack cabinet. Failure to take this safety
step may result in personal injury or equipment damage.
When the SuperLoader 3 is rack mounted directly to the stationary cabinet rails,
complete the following steps to remove it.
Removing the
SuperLoader 3 From a
Rackmount
These instructions explain how to remove the SuperLoader 3 from a rackmount.
Required Tools:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver.
While the other installer holds the front end of the SuperLoader 3, remove it
from the rack by completing the following steps:
Note: Before removing the SuperLoader 3 from the rack, you will need to
loosen the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly
against the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly
shifted by hand. This shifting will help facilitate the removal of the
SuperLoader 3 brackets as the SuperLoader 3 is uninstalled from the
rack.
1Loosen the four (4) screws that connect the two (2) support brackets to the
two (2) SuperLoader 3 brackets. Do not remove the screws completely at
this time (see Figure 1).

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Figure 1 Support Brackets and
SuperLoader 3 Brackets
Screws
SuperLoader 3
bracket
Support bracket

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2Loosen the four (4) screws on the front of the SuperLoader 3 that attach the
two (2) front tabs (support brackets) to the front rails. Do not remove the
screws completely at this time (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 Front Tabs and Rails
Front rail
Rack
screws
Tab (one
per side)
SuperLoader 3
(front)

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3Remove the four (4) screws at the back of the SuperLoader 3 that connect
the support brackets (two screws per bracket) to the SuperLoader 3 brackets
(see Figure 3).
Figure 3 Support Brackets and
SuperLoader 3 Brackets
Outer cover of rack
Clip nuts
Support bracket
Rear rail in rack
Rack screws

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WARNING: Injury may occur if the unit is not supported when you remove
the front screws. The screws are holding up the front of the unit.
4While supporting the front of the SuperLoader 3, remove the four (4) front
screws (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 SuperLoader 3 Front
Screws and Support Brackets
SuperLoader 3
bracket
Support bracket
Front screws
5Using two people, or an appropriately rated mechanical lift, remove the
SuperLoader 3 from the rack; complete the following steps:
aHave one person slide the SuperLoader 3 out of the rack while
supporting it from the bottom.
bThe other person should handle the back of the unit and depress the
locking tab on the support bracket while sliding the unit forward.

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6Remove the four (4) screws and the brackets from the back of the
SuperLoader 3 (see Figure 5).
Figure 5 SuperLoader 3
Brackets
7When the SuperLoader 3 has been completely removed from the rack, set it
down gently on a stable surface.
8Compare the SuperLoader 3 brackets you received in the SuperLoader 3
Rack Rail Kit (see SuperLoader 3 Replacement Rack Rail Kit Contents on
page 2) with the brackets that were removed from in Step 6. If you are
replacing the brackets, you will need to use the same size bracket from the
kit to reinstall the SuperLoader 3 into the rack.
Note: Save any screws and clip nuts you remove in a safe place in case you
need them when you replace the SuperLoader 3 in the new rackmount.
SuperLoader 3
Screws (10-32 x 1/4 only)
SuperLoader 3
bracket

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Replacing the SuperLoader 3 In a New Rackmount
Be sure you have the correct tools and parts before proceeding with these
instructions (see Required Tools and Kits on page 2).
These instructions explain how to attach the SuperLoader 3 directly to the
stationary rails of a rack.
1Secure the help of at least one other person. At least two people are
required to safely reinstall the SuperLoader into a rack cabinet.
WARNING: Failure to take these safety steps may result in personal injury
or equipment damage.
Caution: Never remove the top cover of the SuperLoader 3. Removing
the top cover could result in damage to the SuperLoader 3.
2If present, install two (2) clip nuts, 1.75 in. (44.45 mm) apart, onto each of
the four (4) rails of the rack, making sure that you install each pair of clip
nuts at exactly the same height (see Figure 6).
Figure 6 Installing Clip Nuts
3Attach the appropriate SuperLoader 3 brackets (long or short depending on
the depth of the rack and as determined in Step 8 on page 9) to the rear of
Rail
Rail
Outer covers
of the rack
Rail
Clip nut
1.75 in
(44.45mm)

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the SuperLoader 3 (see Figure 5).
4Using the rack screws, attach a support bracket to the clip nuts on each rear
rail (see Figure 3.)
Note: Be sure to attach the support brackets correctly; the side of the
bracket with only two holes should be secured to the rail.
Tighten the screws just enough to hold the support brackets firmly against
the rail while still allowing the support bracket to be slightly shifted by
hand. This shifting will help facilitate the engagement of the SuperLoader 3
brackets as it is installed in the rack. You will fully tighten the screws in
Step 8.
5With the help of a second installer, complete the following steps:
aAs you insert the SuperLoader 3 into the rack, slide the SuperLoader 3
brackets into corresponding support brackets on the rear rails.
bBe sure that the tabs at the front of the SuperLoader 3 align flush with
the clip nuts on the front rails (see Figure 4).
Caution: Do not release the front end of the SuperLoader 3 until it is
secured to the rack.
6While the other installer holds the front end of the SuperLoader 3, secure it
in the rack by doing the following:
aUse four (4) rack screws (two per tab) to secure the front end of the
SuperLoader 3 to the rack as shown in Figure 2. Tighten the screws just
enough to secure the SuperLoader 3 to the front rails.
bUse four (4) button head screws (two per side) to secure the support
brackets to the SuperLoader 3 brackets (see Figure 1).
7Verify that the SuperLoader 3 is level; adjust as needed.
8When the SuperLoader 3 is level, tighten all screws securing it to the rack.
Tighten the four (4) screws to secure the following parts:
• The SuperLoader 3 tabs to the front rails.
• The support brackets to the rear rails.
• The SuperLoader 3 brackets to the support brackets.
Caution: Discard the broken items. You can discard any unused items, or
save them in case you need to replace an item in the future.
Completing the Installation
Once the SuperLoader 3 has been mounted in the rack, you need to complete
the following steps to be sure your SuperLoader 3 is working properly.
1Reattach all cables to the correct ports.

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2Attach the power cable to the SuperLoader 3 and plug the power cable into
the nearest power outlet.
3Reinsert the magazines (or the magazine and the magazine blank) in the
appropriate bays; complete the following steps:
aGrasp the magazine (or the magazine blank) by the handle with one
hand, and guide it into the magazine bay.
bSlide the magazine (or magazine blank) into the magazine bay until it
stops. The magazine (or magazine blank) is correctly installed when you
feel it click into place and the front is flush with the front panel.
Caution: Insert the magazine slowly to avoid damaging internal
components or the SuperLoader 3.
4Power the SuperLoader 3 on:
aTurn on any other devices that were turned OFF.
bFrom the back of the SuperLoader 3, set the power switch to ON.
cCheck the LCD screen to make sure the SuperLoader 3 is receiving
power.
If the LED is not green, check your power connections and your power
source.
During the Power-on Self-Test (POST), both LEDs are illuminated briefly,
followed by the flashing Ready/Activity LED. When the initialization
sequence is complete, the Home screen is displayed on the LCD.