Silentium AcoustiRACK Active User manual

Silentium
AcoustiRACK™
Active
Soundproofed Rackmount Cabinets
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Notice to User
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named herein. Occasionally, changes or variations exist in the product that are not reflected in the
manual. Generally, if such changes or variations are known to exist and to affect the product
significantly, an Addendum accompanies this document. In that event, be sure to read the
Addendum before using the product.
Terms & Conditions
All goods are supplied and sold strictly on the understanding that Resellers, Purchasers and Users
have read both the Instructions supplied and the Terms and Conditions

Health & Safety Information
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HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the important Health & Safety Information on this page before
cabinet assembly, equipment installation and general maintenance.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Earthing/Grounding
Electrical grounding of the AcoustiRACK™ ACTIVE cabinet is required for operator
and equipment safety and correct function.
The grounding of the cabinet should be carried out and verified by a competent and
qualified electrician.
The side panels, roof, and both doors of the cabinet can be earthed using an
AcoustiRACK™ earthing kit. The earthing kit consists of earthing cabling and fixings
for one cabinet.
GENERAL SAFETY
Lifting Hazard
When lifting any heavy object: ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. Use a slow lifting force.
Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.
Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain
from the muscles in your back.
Do not attempt to lift objects that you think may be too heavy for you.
Good Working Practice
Place removed panels, doors and other parts in a safe place, away from personnel,
while you are servicing equipment.
Observe good housekeeping in the area of the cabinet during and after maintenance.
Keep your tool box away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
Mechanical Hazards
Do not allow installed equipment on telescopic mounting rails to destabilize the
cabinet. Check stability before maintenance is carried out on equipment that is not
installed in a fixed position inside the cabinet.
Do not place any object on top of rack-mounted devices that are protruding from the
cabinet. This may cause the cabinet to become unstable and tip unexpectedly.
Do not store objects on the top of the cabinet. The cabinet roof has not been designed
to be load-bearing. There is a risk of these objects falling.

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
About this publication...............................................................................................................................1
Notice to User...........................................................................................................................................1
Terms & Conditions..................................................................................................................................1
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................2
E LECTRICAL S AFETY ..................................................................................................................................2
Earthing/Grounding..................................................................................................................................2
G ENERAL S AFETY .......................................................................................................................................2
Lifting Hazard...........................................................................................................................................2
Good Working Practice ............................................................................................................................2
Mechanical Hazards.................................................................................................................................2
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................3
1. GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................5
U NPACKING ................................................................................................................................................5
A SSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................................................5
2. OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................................................6
A COUSTIC MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................7
S CREWS , BOLTS , NUTS AND TOOLS .............................................................................................................8
3. ADHERING THE ACOUSTIC MATERIALS.....................................................................................9
G ENERAL ADHERING TECHNIQUE ................................................................................................................9
A DHERING THE ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO SIDE PANEL B ............................................................................9
A DHERING ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO DOOR C AND D...............................................................................11
A DHERING ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO FLOOR AND TOP ..............................................................................13
A DHERING ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO E XAUST OPENINGS .........................................................................13
4. ASSEMBLY ...........................................................................................................................................14
5. TESTING & TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................23
T ROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................23
6. MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................25
7. THERMAL GUIDELINES...................................................................................................................26
Thermal Overview...................................................................................................................................26
Thermal Recommendations.....................................................................................................................26
8. LOAD GUIDELINES............................................................................................................................27
U SING C ASTORS .......................................................................................................................................27
Castors overview.....................................................................................................................................27
Recommendations ...................................................................................................................................27

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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 2-1: Exploded view – from front to rear.................................................................. 6
Figure 2-2: Acoustic materials............................................................................................ 7
Figure 2-3: Screws, bolts and tools..................................................................................... 8
Figure 3-1: Removing side panel B and adhering acoustic material B1............................. 9
Figure 3-2: Adhering acoustic material B1 to side panel B .............................................. 10
Figure 3-3: Adhering acoustic material C1 to front door C, and assembling the LEDs box
..................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3-4: Adhering acoustic material D1 to rear door D ............................................... 12
Figure 3-5: Adhering acoustic material F1/F2 to floor F, and acoustic material G1/G2 to
top G ............................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 3-6: Adhering acoustic material H1/H2 to exhaust openings H ............................ 13
Figure 4-1: Connecting the 19" rods ................................................................................. 15
Figure 4-2: Connecting the A frames................................................................................ 16
Figure 4-3: Preparing the floor.......................................................................................... 17
Figure 4-4: Assembling the exhaust filter......................................................................... 17
Figure 4-5: Mounting the roof .......................................................................................... 18
Figure 4-6: Assembling the floor ...................................................................................... 20
Figure 4-7: Assembling the Active Silencer
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Fan Tray (ASFT) ..................................... 21
Figure 4-8: Mounting the front C door and side panel B.................................................. 22

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1. GETTING STARTED
Please read the important Health & Safety Information on page 2, the Thermal
Guidelines on page 26, and the Load Guidelines on page 27 before cabinet
assembly, equipment installation and general maintenance.
We recommend employing TWO people for assembly (some parts are heavy).
Allow approximately 1 hour for assembling the rack.
Please read these instructions carefully before starting!
It is very important not to mix up the acoustic materials (some parts are the same
shape but different thickness!)
UNPACKING
The rack parts are delivered in two packages; one that contains the acoustic materials,
and one that contains al other parts.
Unpack cabinet parts, lay them on the floor and identify them according to Figure 2-1.
Remove the acoustic material parts one by one, and lay them on the corresponding
rack part.
ASSEMBLY
Assembling the rack is done in two phases:
1. Adhering the acoustic materials to the various rack parts
2. Assembling the rack

OVERVIEW
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2. OVERVIEW
Figure 2-1: Exploded view – from front to rear

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ACOUSTIC MATERIALS
 The Acoustic materials are marked with the letter of the corresponding rack part, and a
number.
Figure 2-2: Acoustic materials

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SCREWS, BOLTS, NUTS AND TOOLS
Figure 2-3: Screws, bolts and tools

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3. ADHERING THE ACOUSTIC MATERIALS
GENERAL ADHERING TECHNIQUE
1. Place the acoustic material part on the corresponding rack part as precisely as
possible.
2. Peel a small section of the acoustic material protective layer.
3. Adhere this section in the right place, making sure the acoustic material fits snugly
to the part underneath, and there are no wrinkles.
4. Peel another small section of the acoustic material protective layer, and proceed
as above.
ADHERING THE ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO SIDE PANEL B
1. Remove side panels Bfrom side panel frames A, using the supplied T2 key.
Figure 3-1: Removing side panel B and adhering acoustic material B1

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2. Adhere the acoustic material part B1 to side panels B.
Repeat for both side panels.
Figure 3-2: Adhering acoustic material B1 to side panel B

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ADHERING ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO DOOR C AND D
1. Adhere acoustic material C1 to front door C.
2. Locate the two parts of the LEDs box C2, C3. Adhere acoustic material C4 to part
C3.
3. Fix the LEDs box in its place in the front door Cusing 4 S3 screws.
Figure 3-3: Adhering acoustic material C1 to front door C, and assembling the LEDs box

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4. Adhere acoustic material D1 to rear door D.
Figure 3-4: Adhering acoustic material D1 to rear door D
5. Adhere acoustic material K2 to cable box base K.

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ADHERING ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO FLOOR AND TOP
Figure 3-5: Adhering acoustic material F1/F2 to floor F, and acoustic material G1/G2 to top G
ADHERING ACOUSTIC MATERIALS TO EXAUST OPENINGS
(x2: Floor and roof)
Figure 3-6: Adhering acoustic material H1/H2 to exhaust openings H

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4. ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble the 19" rods Non side panels A and B:

Place two 19" rods Nagainst the sixth hole from the side panel's front
corners (including the large hole at the beginning), and secure them in place
using S6 screws and an Allen key. See Figure 4-1.

Place two 19" rods Nagainst the seventh hole from the rack's rear corners
(including the large hole at the beginning), and secure them in place using
M6 S6 screws.
2. Assemble the rails for the Active Silencer
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Fan Tray (ASFT):
Place rails PR and PL in the corresponding grooves at a distance of 3 holes from
the top (see Figure 4-1), and secure them in place with the S6 screws.
 Note the position of the Jblocks

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Figure 4-1: Connecting the 19" rods

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3. Insert the beams Einto the corners of the frames A, and use S1 screws to secure
in place.
Figure 4-2: Connecting the A frames

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4. Prepare the floor as shown in Figure 4-3 below.
Figure 4-3: Preparing the floor
5. Assemble the exhaust filter:

Place part I3 in part I1.

Place corner plates I4 in four corners and secure in place with plastic
fasteners I5.
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Insert tightening screws S3.
Figure 4-4: Assembling the exhaust filter

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6. Assemble the roof, see figure below:
(Lay the rack on its front side)
a. Insert the exhaust opening Hfrom the inside of the rack, and hold it
against the frame. Connect the roof Gon the outside of the frame to
exhaust opening Hwith S3 screws, while holding exhaust opening Hfrom
the inside. Tighten screws with a 1/4 right turn.
b. Put the back door Don the rack, and press on the hinges to insert them in
place.
c. Connect the roof with the S2 plastic fasteners and tighten.
d. Mount filter Iusing S3 screws.
Figure 4-5: Mounting the roof

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7. Assemble the floor, see Figure 4-6:
(Leave the rack on its front side).
a. Insert plate M2 in the groove as in Figure 4-6. Insert bolt M1 from the inside in the
appropriate groove and through the hole in the frame, and screw the two foot parts
M3 and M onto M1. Repeat with all four feet.
b. Insert the exhaust opening Hfrom the inside of the rack, and hold it against the
frame. Connect the floor Fon the outside of the frame with the S3 screws, while
holding exhaust opening Hfrom the inside.
c. Tighten screws with a 1/4 right turn.
8. Place the cable box bottom Kon the supporting blocks. Place K2, K1, K2 and the
cable box lead Lon top as in Figure 4-6 drawing no.4.
9. Tighten the four S3 screws.