Rocstor SolidRack 8U User manual

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SolidRack 8U/12U/22U Wall Mount Adjustable Rack Enclosure
2-Post Open Frame Rack
User Manual

Rocstor Legal Disclaimer
Important Safety Information
Safety Instructions
Introduction
Component Identication
Hardware and Accessories
Assemble the Rack (22U)
Assemble the Rack (12U)
Assemble the Rack (8U)
Enclosure Installation
Warranty
Contact Information
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Table of Contents

The information presented in this manual is not warranted by Rocstor to be totally authoritative, error free,
or complete. This publication is not meant to be a substitute for a detailed operational and a site-specic
development plan for the use of the product. Therefore, Rocstor assumes no liability for damages, violations
of codes, improper installation, system failures, or any other problems that could arise based on the use of
this Manual.
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Rocstor Legal Disclaimer

Important Safety Information
Please review and read the instructions very carefully in order to understand the specication of the equipment. This is
essential information before installing, operating, service or maintaining your equipment. These messages or alerts may appear
throughout this publication and manual for your purchased equipment. The messages are designed to warn you of possible
hazards or to bring to your attention the information that would assist and claries steps and procedures.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER This symbol represents an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. Please follow instructions carefully.
WARNING This symbol represents a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can
result in death or serious injury. Please follow instructions carefully.
CAUTION This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, This symbol is used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage. Please follow
instructions carefully. Please follow instructions carefully.
NOTICE This symbol provides informations and practices not related to physical injury
including certain environmental hazards, potential damage or loss of data. Please follow
instructions carefully.
This is a safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Please follow the instructions very carefully and obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This symbol and label provides Danger or Warning safety which indicates
an electrical hazard exists. If instructions are not fully followed, it may
result in personal injury.
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Safety Instructions
Please follow the essential and important instructions in this manual. The information provides you useful instructions for
installation and customization of the rack or equipment.
• The content of this packaging is easily tipped. Please be extra careful and use extreme caution when moving or unpacking this
cabinet.
• Two people are preferred and are required to move, unpack and install the cabinet.
• Not following these instructions carefully, can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. Please follow the assembly
instructions very carefully.
• This cabinet enclosure has 150 lb (68 kgs) Maximum Load Capacity. Please do not exceed the weight capacity limit of this product.
Overloading the capacity of this product may result in bodily and property damage.
• This product is designed for indoor use. Do not use outdoors or in an open area. • DO NOT push the rack from its sides.
• This enclosure is not designed to be stacked. Do not place any items or liquids on top or around the enclosure.
• It is important to survey the area that this rack will be installed to assure the area is able to handle the total weight of the cabinet
and the equipment inside the rack after all equipment installation.
TIP/ HEAVY EQUIPMENT HAZARD
Not following these instructions carefully, it can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage
WARNING
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Warning:
Do not attempt to mount to wall, when equipment is mounted inside rack.
Rack can hold up to 150 pounds evenly distributed. Make sure wall surface can hold weight of rack/equipment.

Introduction
SolidRack 8U/12U/22U Wall Mount Adjustable Rack Enclosure - 2-Post Open Frame Rack - Low-Prole Switch-Depth Heavy Duty
Rack - 150 lb (68 kgs) Maximum Load Capacity - 19" Rack Compatible - Cold-rolled Steel CRS - Flat-Pack, Assembly Required -
EIA-310-E Standard - Black
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Component Identication
Parts List
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Top/Bottom Panel Frame
x2
Left/Right Long Support Beam
x2
Left/Right Short Support Beam
x2
Mounting Rail Tie Plates
x2
Long Vertical Mounting Rail
x2
Short Vertical Mounting Rail
x2
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Hardware and Accessories
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M5 x10mm Screws
x36
Hex Wrench
x1
Zip Ties
x8
Anchors
x4
12-24 Mounting Screws
x24

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Assemble the Rack (22U Conguration)
1. Insert one end of the Long Vertical Mounting Rails (2 ) into the corner of the Bottom Panel Frame (1) (both
panel frames can be used as a top or a bottom) and secure them with 2 of the M5 x 10 mm
Hex Head Screws on each side using Hex Wrench. Note: The front of the Bottom Mounting Panel
Frame (1) has a front panel without wall mounting holes.
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Assemble the Rack (22U Conguration)
2. Using one of the Mounting Rail Tie Plates (6) and six of the M5 x 10 mm Hex Head Screws, connect one set
of the Short Vertical Mounting Rails (3) to the Long Vertical Mounting Rails (2) using Hex Wrench.
Repeat this step for the other set of vertical rails.
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Assemble the Rack (22U Conguration)
3. Insert and connect the Top Panel Frame (1) onto the combined vertical mounting rails with 2 of the M5 x
10 mm Hex Head Screws on each side using Hex Wrench.
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4. Attach Right and Left Long Support Beams (4) to the frame by securing 8 of the M5 x 10 mm Hex Head
Screws to the sides of the Top Panel Frame (5) and Vertical Mounting Rails using Hex Wrench.
Attach the Right and Left Short Support Beams (5) to the frame by securing 8 of the M5 x 10 mm Hex Head
Screws to Vertical Mounting Rails and to the Bottom Panel Frame (1) using Hex Wrench.
Assemble the Rack (22U Conguration)
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Assemble the Rack (12U Conguration)
1. Insert one end of the Long Vertical Mounting Rails (2) into the corner of the Bottom Panel Frame (1)
(both panel frames can be used as a top or a bottom) and secure them with 2 of the M5 x 10 mm Hex Head
Screws on each side using Hex Wrench.
Note: The front of the Bottom Mounting Panel Frame (A) has a front panel without wall-mounting holes.
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2. Insert and connect the Top Panel Frame (1) onto the Long Vertical Mounting Rails (2) with 2 of the M5 x
10 mm Hex Head Screws on each side using Hex Wrench.

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Assemble the Rack (12U Conguration)
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3. Attach the Right and Left Short Support Beams (5) to the frame by securing 8 of the M5 x 10 mm Hex Head
Screws to Long Vertical Mounting Rails (2) and to the Bottom Panel Frame (1) using Hex Wrench.
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Assemble the Rack (8U Conguration)
1. Insert one end of the Short Vertical Mounting Rails (3) into the corner of the Bottom Panel Frame (1) (both
panel frames can be used as a top or a bottom) and secure them with 2 of
the M5 x 10 mm Hex Head Screws) on each side using Hex Wrench.
Note: The front of the Bottom Mounting Panel Frame (1) has a front panel without wall-mounting holes.
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3
2. Insert and connect the Top Panel Frame (1) onto the Long Vertical Mounting Rails (2) with 2 of the M5 x
10 mm Hex Head Screws on each side using Hex Wrench.

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Enclosure Installation
Tools Requirement & Preparation for Installation
Make sure you inspect the area that this racks will be installed. This enclosure should be installed in a struc-
turally sound area that can handle the load and the weight of the racks. If you place the enclosure on a level
oor, make sure the oor can bear the weight of the enclosure, all equipment that will be installed in the
enclosure. For permanent wall mount installation, make sure to securely fasten the enclosure to the building
structure.
The following tools are required for proper installation:
• Level (not included)
• Phillips-head screwdriver (not included)
• Appropriate tools for wall mounting (not included)
• Appropriate hardware for wall mounting (not included)
CAUTION, This symbol is used without the safety alert symbol, indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, can result in equipment damage. Please follow
instructions carefully. Please follow instructions carefully.
NOTICE This symbol provides informations and practices not related to physical injury
including certain environmental hazards, potential damage or loss of data. Please follow
instructions carefully.
CAUTION
NOTICE

Five-Year Factory Warranty
Rocstor provides a Limited Factory Warranty which applies to products you have purchased for commercial
or industrial use in the ordinary course of your business.
Terms of warranty
Rocstor warrants its SolidRack product series to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of ve years from the date of purchase. Rocstor’s obligation under this warranty coverage is limited
to repairing or replacing, at its sole discretion, any such defective products. This warranty does not apply to
equipment that has been damaged by accident, negligence, or misapplication or has been altered or
modied in any way. In the event Rocstor repairs or provide a replacement of a defective product or part,
the warranty does not extend the original warranty period. Rocstor reserves the right to repair or replace
any parts under warranty as new or factory re manufactured.
Non-transferable warranty
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product.
The product may be registered at the Rocstor Web site, https://rocstor.com/customer-support/warranty
registration.
Exclusions
If Rocstor tests or examines the alleged defect in the product and nds that the damages or defects do not
exist or were caused by a third party or an end user’s misuse, improper installation or testing, or negligence,
then Rocstor shall not be liable under the warranty. Furthermore, unauthorized attempts to repair or modify
the product by wrong or inadequate electrical connection or voltage, inadequate or inappropriate site
operation conditions, repair, installation corrosive area or atmosphere, a change in location or operating
conditions or use, repair by non-Rocstor designated personnel, exposure to the elements, re, Acts of God,
theft, or equipment installation not recommended or contrary to Rocstor’s specications or
recommendations. Warranties will be void and Rocstor will not be liable if the product serial number is
tampered with, altered, removed, defaced or any other cause beyond the range of intended use.
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