StarTech.com RACK-2U-14-BRACKET User manual

Quick-Start Guide
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Product IDs
RACK-2U-14-BRACKET
RACK-10U-14-BRACKET
RACK-14U-14-BRACKET
Product Diagram
Front View
Component Function
1Stabilizer Bar • Stabilize the Wall-Mounting Bracket when
equipment is loaded
2Grounding Stud
• (Optional - Recommended) Attach a Grounding Wire
(sold separately) to the Wall-Mounting Bracket and
to an Earth Ground Connection
3Wall Mounting Holes
(x 4) • Wall mount the Wall-Mounting Bracket
Wall-Mounting Bracket for Patch Panel - 14 in. Deep
4Cable Management
Slots
• (Optional - Recommended) Route the equipment
Cables
• Cut an appropriately sized hole behind the Wall-
Mounting Bracket to route the Cables.
-- Or --
• The Cables can be routed out of the top/bottom
of the Wall-Mounting Bracket
5Cage Nut Holes • Use Cage Nuts to mount equipment into the Wall-
Mounting Bracket
Product Information
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Requirements
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• (Optional - Recommended) Grounding Wire
• (Optional - Recommended) Earth Ground Connection
• (Optional) 10mm Wrench
• (Optional) Cage Nut Tool
Warnings
• Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood before
assembling and/or using this product.
• Before adding equipment to this product, ensure this product has been properly
mounted.
• The mounting hardware included with this product might not be adequate for some
wall structures. If lacking the necessary expertise to wall mount this product, contact
a construction professional to install the wall mount or to provide specic mounting
instructions for the wall structure.
• Ensure the weight of the equipment does not exceed the weight capacity of this
product. If the weight capacity is exceeded, personal injury or damage to the
equipment are possibilities. This product can support the following weight: up to 35
kg (77.2 lb.).
*Product may vary from image
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(Optional - Recommended) Grounding the Wall-Mounting Bracket
1. Remove the M6 Nut on the Grounding Stud, using a 10mm Wrench.
2. Slide the appropriately sized Grounding Lug from an Earth Grounding Wire over
the Grounding Stud.
3. Connect the Equipment Grounding Wire(s) to the Grounding Stud as required.
4. Thread the M6 Nut onto the Grounding Stud and tighten, using a 10mm Wrench.
5. Attach the other end of the Earth Grounding Wire to an Earth Ground
Connection.
Adding Equipment to the Wall-Mounting Bracket
Use the included M6 Cage Nuts, M6 Cage Screws, and M6 Plastic Washers to install
equipment into the Wall-Mounting Bracket.
1. Insert the Wing (side) of an M6 Cage Nut into the back of the a Cage Nut Hole.
2. Insert the second Wing of the M6 Cage Nut into the selected Cage Nut Hole, using
pressure by hand, or with a Cage Nut Tool.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to insert the desired number of Cage Nuts.
4. Thread an M6 Plastic Washer over an M6 Cage Screw. Repeat until the desired
number of M6 Cage Screw Assemblies have been prepared.
5. Align the Mounting Holes in the Equipment with the M6 Cage Nuts installed in
steps 1-3.
6. Insert the M6 Cage Screw Assemblies through the Mounting Holes in the
Equipment and into the M6 Cage Nuts and tighten, using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
• Wall structures vary. Ensure the type of wall structure and mounting hardware will
properly support the mounted equipment. Failure to do so might result in personal
injury and/or equipment damage. The wall structure should be capable of supporting
at least four times the weight of the mounted equipment.
Package Contents
• Wall-Mounting Bracket x 1
• M6 Cage Nuts x 8 (RACK-2U-14-BRACKET)
x 40 (RACK-10U-14-BRACKET)
x 56 (RACK-14U-14-BRACKET)
• M6 Cage Screws x 8 (RACK-2U-14-BRACKET)
x 40 (RACK-10U-14-BRACKET)
x 56 (RACK-14U-14-BRACKET)
• M6 Plastic Washers x 8 (RACK-2U-14-BRACKET)
x 40 (RACK-10U-14-BRACKET)
x 56 (RACK-14U-14-BRACKET)
• Concrete Wall Anchors x 4
• Mounting Screws x 4
• Quick-Start Guide x 1
Installation
Mount the Wall-Mounting Bracket
• Product mounting should be completed by a certied professional as per the local
safety and building code guidelines.
• Wall Mounting Holes are spaced 16 inches apart for mounting into 16 inch (center to
center) spaced Wall Studs.
Regulatory Compliance
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PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
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for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss
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