StarTech.com RK4OD User manual

Manual Revision: 10/10/2019
User Manual
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4U 2-Post Open Frame Desktop Rack
SKU#: RK4OD
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Warning Statements
• Make sure to assemble this product according to the instructions. Failure to
do so might result in personal injury or property damage.
• Make sure that the weight of the equipment doesn’t exceed the weight
capacity of this product. If you exceed the weight capacity, you might
experience personal injury or damage to the equipment. This product can
support the following weight: Up to 30 kg (66 lb.).
• This product poses a tipping risk. Make sure to follow the installation
instructions. Failure to do so might result in personal injury or property
damage.
• Never operate this product if parts are missing or damaged.
Dichiarazioni di avvertenza
• Assemblare il prodotto rispettando le istruzioni. Il mancato rispetto delle
istruzioni potrebbe causare danni a persone o proprietà.
• Vericare che il peso dell’attrezzatura non superi la capacità di supporto del
prodotto. In caso di superamento della capacità di supporto potrebbero
vericarsi danni a persone o apparecchiature. Il prodotto è in grado di
supportare i seguenti pesi: 30 kg.
• Questo prodotto rappresenta un rischio di ribaltamento. Assicurarsi di
seguire le istruzioni di installazione. Il mancato rispetto delle istruzioni
potrebbe causare danni a persone o proprietà.
• Non utilizzare il prodotto in presenza di parti mancanti o danneggiate.
Avertissements
• Assemblez ce produit conformément aux instructions. Si vous ne respectez
pas ces instructions, vous risquez de vous blesser ou d’endommager
l’équipement.
• Vériez que le poids de l’equipement ne dépasse pas la capacité pondérale
du produit. Si vous dépassez la capacité pondérale, vous risquez des
blessures corporelles ou des dommages matériels. Ce produit peut supporter
de 30 kg.
• Ce produit présente un risque de basculement. Veillez à bien suivre les
instructions d’installation. Si vous ne respectez pas ces instructions, vous
risquez de vous blesser ou d’endommager l’équipement.
• N’utilisez pas ce produit si des pièces sont endommagées ou manquantes.

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Warnhinweise
• Montieren Sie dieses Produkt gemäß den Anweisungen. Anderenfalls kann
dies zu Verletzungen von Personen oder Schäden an Eigentum führen.
• Das Gewicht des Ausrüstung darf die zulässige Traglast des Produkts nicht
übersteigen. Wenn die Traglast überschritten wird, kann dies zu Verletzungen
von Personen oder Schäden an Geräten führen. Dieses Produkt ist für
folgendes Gewicht geeignet: 30 kg.
• Dieses Produkt kann umkippen. Befolgen Sie daher die
Installationsanweisungen genau. Andernfalls kann es zu Verletzungen oder
zur Beschädigung des Produkts kommen.
• Das Produkt darf nicht bedient werden, wenn Teile fehlen oder beschädigt
sind.
Varningsmeddelanden
• Se till att du monterar produkten i enlighet med instruktionerna. Om du inte
gör det kan skada på person eller egendom uppstå.
• Se till att utrustninging vikt inte överstiger produktens viktkapacitet. Om
viktkapaciteten överstigs kan skada på person eller utrustning uppstå. Denna
produkt har stöd för följande vikter: 30 kg.
• Denna produkt har en tippnings risk. Var noga med att följa
installationsinstruktionerna. Om du inte gör det kan skada på person eller
egendom uppstå.
• Använd aldrig produkten om delar saknas eller är skadade.
Mensagens de aviso
• Certique-se de que monta este produto de acordo com as instruções.
O incumprimento pode resultar em ferimentos pessoais ou danos de
propriedade.
• Certique-se de que o peso do equipamento não excede a capacidade
de peso deste produto. Se exceder a capacidade de peso, pode sofrer
ferimentos pessoais ou danos no equipamento. Este produto pode suportar
o seguinte peso: 30 kg.
• Este produto representa um risco pois pode tombar. Certique-se de que
segue as instruções de instalação. O incumprimento pode resultar em
ferimentos pessoais ou danos de propriedade.
• Nunca opere este produto se faltarem peças ou estas estiverem danicadas.

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Waarschuwingen
• Zorg dat dit product volgens de instructies in elkaar wordt gezet. Indien dit
niet goed gebeurt kan lichamelijk letsel of materiële schade ontstaan.
• Zorg dat het gewicht van de apparatuur de maximale capaciteit van dit
product niet overschrijdt. Als u de gewichtscapaciteit overschrijdt, kan
persoonlijk letsel of schade aan de apparatuur ontstaan. Dit product
ondersteunt het volgende gewicht: 30 kg.
• Dit product kan omvallen. Volg altijd de installatie-instructies op, om te
voorkomen dat lichamelijk letsel of materiële schade ontstaat.
• Gebruik dit product nooit als er onderdelen ontbreken of beschadigd zijn.
Advertencias de uso
• Asegúrese de ensamblar este producto según las instrucciones. De lo
contrario, pueden producirse lesiones personales o daños en la propiedad.
• Asegúrese de que el peso del equipo no exceda la capacidad de carga de
este producto. Si se excede dicha capacidad se podrían producirse lesiones
personales o daños al equipo. Este producto tiene la siguiente capacidad de
carga: 30 kilogramos.
• Este producto puede tener riesgos de vuelco. Asegúrese de seguir las
instrucciones de instalación. De lo contrario, pueden producirse lesiones
personales o daños en la propiedad.
• Nunca opere o ponga en funcionamiento este producto si faltan piezas o hay
daños en las mismas.
注意
• 必ず取扱説明書に従って本製品の組み立てを行って下さい。取り扱いを誤
った場合に、傷害を負う恐れや物的損害が発生する恐れがあります。
• 設置する機器の重量が、この製品で指定されている最大積載重量を超えな
いようにしてください。最大荷重を超えると、負傷または損傷の原因となる
場合があります。この製品は最大30kgをサポートできます。
• 本製品で使用している部品の一部が紛失していたり損傷している状態で使
用するのは絶対に止めて下さい。
• 取扱説明書の取付け手順に従わなかった場合、本製品が倒れてしまい、人
身傷害や物的損害を起こす危険があります。

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Table of Contents
Statements .............................................................................................i
Warning Statements ..............................................................................ii
Product Diagram ....................................................................................1
Front View.................................................................................................................................................... 1
Rear View...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Requirements .........................................................................................3
Installation ..............................................................................................3
Operation ................................................................................................4
Warranty Information............................................................................5

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Product Diagram
Front View
1Left Vertical Rail
2Right Vertical Rail
3Front Base Bracket
4M5 x 12 mm Assembly
Screws
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4
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Rear View
1Right Base Bracket
2Left Base Bracket
3Rubber Feet (x4)
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Requirements
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
Installation
Warning! Make sure that the weight of theEquipment
doesn’t exceed the weight capacity of this Rack. If you exceed
the weight capacity, you might experience personal injury
or damage to the equipment. This product can support the
following weight: Up to 30 kg (66 lb.).
1. Remove the Pins from the inside of the four Rubber Feet.
2. Push the Rubber Feet into the Holes on the underside of
the Left Base Bracket and Right Base Bracket, and insert
the Pins back into the center of the Rubber Feet.
3. Align the Assembly Holes on the side of the Left Base
Bracket with the Assembly Holes on the side of the Left
Vertical Rail.
4. Insert two of the M5 x 12 mm Assembly Screws through
the Left Base Bracket and into the Left Vertical Rail, and
tighten the M5 x 12 mm Assembly Screws using a Phillips
Head Screwdriver.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with the Right Base Bracket and the
Right Vertical Rail.
6. Align the Assembly Holes on each end of the Front Base
Bracket with the Assembly Holes on the front of the Left
Base Bracket and the Right Base Bracket.

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7. Insert two M5 x 12 mm Assembly Screws through the
Front Base Bracket and into the Left Base Bracket. Tighten
the M5 x 12 mm Assembly Screws using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
8. Repeat step 7 for the Right Base Bracket.
Operation
1. Arrange your Equipment in the Rack so that the heaviest
Device is on the bottom of the Rack and the other Devices
are arranged in descending order of weight, with the lightest
Device installed at the top of the Rack.
2. Use the provided M5 x 16 mm Screws and M5 Cage Nuts to
mount the Equipment into the Rack.
Caution! Do not move the Rack after the Equipment has
been mounted. Instead, remove the Equipment, relocate the
empty Rack, and then load the Equipment back into the
Rack.

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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
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or
their ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct
or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of
prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use
of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions
contained in this statement may not apply to you.
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