Middle Atlantic Products VWM-SD-8-36K-BW User Manual
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VWM SERIES
Vertical Wall Mount Rack
Instruction Sheet
Thank you for purchasing the VWM Series.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing or assembling this product.
• Flexible and configurable vertical wall mount solution to accommodate a wide variety of applications.
• Two backpan sizes with multiple rail mounting locations, and rail bracket options allow customers to
choose their mounting depth and rail type (10-32 or cagenut).
• Deeper overall depth helps future-proof your equipment space needs while leaving room for cabling.
• Full and split door options available.
• The enclosure also facilitates cable management and device mounting utilizing the patented Lever
Lock™ system.
THANK YOU
PRODUCT FEATURES
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Important Safety Instructions...............................................................................................................3 - 4
Weight Ratings..........................................................................................................................................4
Specifications............................................................................................................................................4
Backpan Supplied Components and Hardware........................................................................................5
Required Tools..........................................................................................................................................5
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................6
Removing the Full Door and Top From a Full Door Configuration.....................................................7 - 10
Removing the Split and Front Door From a Split Door Configuration..............................................11 - 13
Reversing the Door (If Applicable)..........................................................................................................14
Removing Extenders From the Backpan (If Applicable)..................................................................14 - 16
Mounting the Backpan............................................................................................................................17
Grounding and Bonding..........................................................................................................................18
Connecting 4” AC Fan Options to Bonding Points..................................................................................18
Relocating Rackrails on the Fixed Position Mounting Rail Brackets.......................................................19
Rotating Pivot Bracket Rackrails From 10-32 to Cagenut (If Desired)....................................................19
Relocating Fixed Position Mounting Rail or Pivot Brackets on the Backpan..........................................20
Using the Pivot Mounting Rail Brackets..................................................................................................21
Relocating the Lever Lock™ Backpan.............................................................................................22 - 24
Venting the Enclosure Passively With a Full Door Configuration............................................................25
Venting the Enclosure Actively With a Full Door Configuration...............................................................26
Venting the Enclosure Passively With a Split Door Configuration...........................................................27
Venting the Enclosure Actively With a Split Door Configuration..............................................................28
Installing the Power Mounting Bracket.............................................................................................29 - 30
Cable Management..........................................................................................................................31 - 32
Warranty..................................................................................................................................................32
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
WARNING: A warning alerts you to a situation that could result in serious personal injury or death.
CAUTION: A caution alerts you to a situation that may result in minor personal injury or damage to the product and/or property.
NOTE: A note is used to highlight procedures pertaining to the installation, operation, or maintenance of the product.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Failure to read, understand and follow the following information can result in serious personal injury, damage to the
equipment or voiding of the warranty.
CAUTION: Ensure that the wall has a structural load capacity that will support the weight of the cabinet fully loaded with
equipment.
CAUTION: All installation and assembly steps must be performed by qualified personnel.
CAUTION: Individual components mounted inside of the wall mount rack must have their own fire enclosure.
CAUTION: Power cord, for fans or other accessories, need to be secured to ensure that they are routed away from pinch points
and moving parts.
CAUTION
:
The following parts are not effectively bonded to the protective earth terminal: Rack rails, lace bars, Lever Lock™, shelves,
baffle, blanking panels, fans, and cable management. If any part needs to be bonded to the protective earth terminal it shall be done in
accordance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to unload or move the enclosures alone. Make sure to have sufficient amount of personnel and equip-
ment to safely move this product.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, these mounting instructions must be followed and proper weight capacities
must be observed.
CAUTION
:
To reduce the risk of personal injury and conform to the UL listing, the system must be grounded and bonded in accor-
dance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code.
CAUTION
:
Individual components mounted inside of the wall mount rack must have their own fire enclosure.
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WEIGHT RATINGS
Model Weight Rating
VWM 150 lbs. Maximum Total Rated Load
Pivoting Mounting Rail Bracket Option 20 lbs. Maximum Total Rated Load
Full Door Option 30 lbs. Maximum Total Rated Load
Heights: 36” and 42”
Widths: 25”
Depths: 10” and 16“ (2, 4, 6, 8, RU with Fixed Position Mounting Rail Bracket; 2 and 4 RU with Pivot
Mounting Rail Bracket)
• Enclosure is intended for use in ambient temperatures of 32°F (0°C) to 140°F (60°C).
SPECIFICATIONS
ATTENTION: Les composants individuels montés à l'intérieur du rack doivent avoir leur propre.
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas lire, comprendre et suivre les informations suivantes peut entraîner des blessures graves, des
dommages à l'équipement ou de la nullité de la garantie.
DANGER TENSION DANGEREUSE: Le symbole de la pointe de flèche, dans un triangle équilatéral, est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la
présence de tension dangereuse non isolée dans l'enceinte du produit qui peut être d'une ampleur suffisante pour constituer un risque
d'électrocution.
AVERTISSEMENT: Un avertissement vous avertit d'une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort.
ATTENTION: Une attention vous avertit d'une situation pouvant entraîner des blessures mineures ou des dommages au produit et/ou à la
REMARQUE: Une remarque est utilisée pour mettre en évidence les procédures relatives à l'installation, au fonctionnement ou à l'entretien du
produit.
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES SUR LA SÉCURITÉ
• Lire ces instructions.
• Conservez ces instructions.
• Respectez tous les avertissements.
• Suivez toutes les instructions.
• Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon sec.
• N'utilisez que des accessoires spécifiés par le fabricant.
ATTENTION: Veiller à ce que le mur a une capacité de charge structurelle qui supporter le poids de le cabinet entièrement
chargé avec l'équipement.
ATTENTION: Toutes installation et de montage étapes doivent être effectuées par du personnel qualifié.
ATTENTION: Le cordon d'alimentation, pour les fans ou autres accessoires, doivent être fixé à veiller à ce que ils sont achemi-
nés loin des points de pincement et des pièces mobiles.
ATTENTION
:
Les pièces suivantes ne sont pas correctement liés à la borne de terre de protection: rails de rack, des bars de dentelle,
Lever Lock™, des étagères, des chicanes, des panneaux d'obturation, des fans, et la gestion des câbles. Si une partie doit être lié à la
borne de terre de protection, il doit être fait conformément à l'article 250 du Code national de l'électricité.
ATTENTION: Ne essayez pas de décharger ou déplacer les enceintes seul. Assurez-vous d'avoir quantité suffisante de personnel
et de matériel pour déplacer ce produit en toute sécurité.
ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque de blessures, ces instructions de montage doivent être respectées et les capacités de
poids appropriées doivent être respectées.
ATTENTION: Pour réduire le risque de blessure et se conformer à la liste UL, le système doit être mis à la terre et collé
conformément à l'article 250 du Code national de l'électricité.
ATTENTION
:
Les composants individuels montés à l'intérieur de montage mural doivent avoir leur propre armoire à incendie.
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BACKPAN SUPPLIED COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE
(4x) Vent Guard
A
Backpan
Lever Lock
Brackets*
D
(2x) Power
Mounting
Bracket
E
(5x) 6-32 x 5/16”
Phil. Bonding Screw*
H
Backpan
Lever Lock™ Plate*
(LL-VP176-SWP)
C
(2x) Lever Lock
Securing Rivet*
K
(16x) 6-32
Flange Nut
B
(2x) 10-32
Flange Nut
F
• No. 2 Phillips Driver
• 5/16” Socket Wrench
• 3/8” Socket Wrench
• 10mm Socket Wrench
• Hammer
REQUIRED TOOLS
(2x) 10-32 x 3/8”
Thread Forming Screw
G
(16x) 6-32 x 3/8”
Phil. Screw
M
(20x) Lever Lock
Plate Washer*
L
* Not included in pre-configured models.
OPTIONAL PROTECTIVE EARTH TERMINAL COMPONENTS (FOR USE WITH 4” AC FAN OPTIONS, MODEL NO. PET-K-VWM-FAN)
10-32 Locking Nut
N
(2x) M4 x 8MM Phil.
Head Combo Screw
R
Split Bonding Wire
P
NOTE: Additional hardware is included that may not be required for your installation.
WARNING: Use tools with caution and follow all necessary safety
protocols.
AVERTISSEMENT: Utiliser des outils avec prudence et suivre
tous les protocoles de sécurité nécessaires.
INTRODUCTION
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NOTE: The pre-configured enclosures shown in this instruction sheet includes several components,
such as doors and brackets, which may or may not be a part of your configuration. Topics show how
to remove or reposition many of these items and separate instruction sheets provide even more detail.
BACKPANS FOR DIFFERENT DOORS
There are 2 VWM series backpans that differ based on your selection of a full door or split door as
follows:
NOTE: Images in this guide not specifically illustrating the full or split door may show either backpan.
VWM With Full Door
Backpan: VWM-BP-XXXX-XX
Full (Solid) Door: VWM-SD-XX-XX-U
VWM With Split Door
Backpan: VWM-BPSD-XXXX-XX
Split Plexi Door: VWM-SPD-XXXXXX-U
Solid Split Door: VWM-SSD-XXXXXX-U
REMOVING THE FULL DOOR AND TOP FROM A FULL DOOR CONFIGURATION
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NOTE:
• The full door (VWM-SD-XX-XX-U) may be factory installed in pre-configured designs.
• If your pre-configured enclosure includes a full door, it may be helpful to remove either the full door
and/or the top before mounting the backpan and installing any equipment.
1. Use the quick disconnect on the door bonding wire to free the connection between the full door bonding
stud and the extender bonding stud. (FIGURE A)
Extender
Bonding
Stud
(10-32)
Full Door
Bonding
Stud
(10-32) FIGURE A
CAUTION: The bonding wire must be used when reattaching the door to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Le fil de liaison doit être utilisé lorsque la porte est remis pour assurer une connexion
électrique appropriée.
REMOVING THE FULL DOOR AND TOP FROM A FULL DOOR CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
2. Open the full door to 90º.
3. Remove the (2x) M6 nuts from each hinge (remove nuts from the bottom hinge first). (FIGURE B)
Carefully set the full door and hardware aside for reinstallation.
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FIGURE B
REMOVING THE FULL DOOR AND TOP FROM A FULL DOOR CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
4. Remove (2x)
6-32 x 5/16” bonding
screws from the front corners of the top as shown. (FIGURE C)
5. Loosen (approximately 2 turns) the (4x) 10-32 x 1/2” screws from the top as shown. (FIGURE D)
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FIGURE C
FIGURE D
(4x) 10-32 x 1/2” screws
REMOVING THE FULL DOOR AND TOP FROM A FULL DOOR CONFIGURATION (CONTINUED)
6. Remove the top by pulling the top towards you, and then lifting the keyholes off the loosened
(4x) 10-32 x 1/2” screws
as shown. (FIGURE E)
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FIGURE E
REMOVING THE SPLIT AND FRONT DOOR FROM A SPLIT DOOR CONFIGURATION
1. Remove (3x) 6-32 x 5/16” bonding screws from each side of the split door as shown. (FIGURE F)
2. Carefully remove the split door and set it aside for reinstallation. (FIGURE G)
NOTE: If your pre-configured enclosure includes a split door (VWM-SPD-XXXXXX-U or
VWM-SSD-XXXXXX-U), it may be helpful to remove either the split and/or the front door before
mounting the backpan and installing any equipment.
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FIGURE G
FIGURE F
(3x) bonding screws on
each side of the split
door.
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REMOVING THE SPLIT AND FRONT DOOR FROM A SPLIT DOOR CONFIGURATION (CONT’D.)
3. Open the front door to 90º.
4. Use the quick disconnnect on the door bonding wire to free the connection between the front door
bonding stud and the extender bonding stud. (FIGURE H)
Extender
Bonding
Stud
(10-32)
Front Door
Bonding
Stud
(10-32) FIGURE H
CAUTION: The bonding wire must be used when reattaching the door to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Le fil de liaison doit être utilisé lorsque la porte est remis pour assurer une connexion
électrique appropriée.
5. Remove the (2x) M6 nuts from each hinge (remove nuts from the bottom hinge first). (FIGURE J)
Carefully set the full door and hardware aside for reinstallation.
FIGURE J
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REMOVING THE SPLIT AND FRONT DOOR FROM A SPLIT DOOR CONFIGURATION (CONT’D.)
REVERSING THE DOOR (IF APPLICABLE)
FIGURE K
FIGURE L
1. Use the quick disconnect on the door bonding wire to free
the connection between the door bonding stud and
the backpan bonding stud.
2. Remove the (4x) M6 nuts from the hinges (lower hinge
first).
3. Carefully set aside front door.
4. Remove and attach the rubber bumpers to the holes on the
opposite side of the hinges.
5. Rotate door and reattach hinges to the opposite side of the
backpan (top hinge first).
6. Remove cam screw and cam. (FIGURE K)
7. Remove the (2x) handle screws as shown. (FIGURE K)
7. Rotate and reattach the handle to the door.
8. Rotate cam 180°, and reattach cam with screw (cam facing
the outside of enclosure). (FIGURE K)
9. Reattach the door bonding wire to the front door to
ensure proper bonding to the backpan.
Inside of
Front Door
Cam Cam
Screw
Handle
Screws
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REMOVING EXTENDERS FROM THE BACKPAN (IF APPLICABLE)
NOTE:
• It may be helpful to remove extenders for some mounting and equipment installations.
(FIGURE L)
• Mounting equpment in the center of the backpan is recommended when removing and reinstalling
extenders. For more information, see “Relocating Fixed Position Mounting Rail or Pivot Brackets
on the Backpan” on page 20.
• A longer drill bit may be required when reinstalling extenders to the backpan after mounting equiment
in the center of the enclosure.
1. If you have a pre-installed door, use the previous topics to remove the door before proceeding.
NOTE: When removing extenders,
do not remove the top on the full
door configuration.
Extender
CAUTION: The bonding wire must be used when reattaching the door to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Le fil de liaison doit être utilisé lorsque la porte est remis pour assurer une connexion
électrique appropriée.
FIGURE M
FIGURE N
REMOVING EXTENDERS FROM THE BACKPAN (IF APPLICABLE, CONTINUED)
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2. Remove the (2x) 6-32 x 5/16” bonding screws connecting the lower-back corners of the extender to
the backpan as shown. (FIGURE M)
3. Split door configuration only:
Remove the (2x) 10-32 x 1/2” screws
connecting the top of the
extender to the backpan as shown.
(FIGURE N)
NOTE:
• Split door configurations have 2
extra 10-32 x 1/2” screws.
• Split door removed for clarity.
A bonding
screw is in each
lower back
corner. Extender
CAUTION: The bonding screws must be used as explained to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Les vis doivent être utilisées comme expliqué pour assurer approprié électrique de liaison.
FIGURE P
FIGURE R
REMOVING EXTENDERS FROM THE BACKPAN (IF APPLICABLE, CONTINUED)
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4. Loosen (approximately 2 turns) the (6x) 10-32 x 1/2” screws connecting the extender to the backpan
as shown. (FIGURE P)
5. Lift and remove the extender keyholes from the loosened screws on the backpan as shown.
(FIGURE R)
10-32 x 1/2”
screw
Extender Backpan
(6x) 10-32 x 1/2”
screw locations
NOTE: Extender
removed for clarity.
1. Install one of the top mounting bolts. Do not tighten.
(FIGURE S)
2. Check for plumb and level before installing the second
top mounting bolt. Tighten both bolts.
3. Install the remaining mounting bolts.
NOTE: When mounting the backpan:
• Ensure the backpan is screwed to the studs.
(FIGURE S)
• Use 3/8" diameter lag bolts with a minimum length of 2"
and standard flat washers for hardware (not provided).
• The standard flat washers must be installed under
the lag bolt heads.
• The backpan must be mounted using all 6 mounting
points. (FIGURE T)
MOUNTING THE BACKPAN
FIGURE S
FIGURE T
Wall
Mounting
Points
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STUD
1/2” DRYWALL
CAUTION: The backpan must be installed plumb and level for proper operation.
ATTENTION: La plaque profilée doit etre aplomb et de niveau pour un fonctionnement.
NOTE:
• The backpan PET stud is on the lower-right
(facing) of the backpan on both the full door
and split door options.
• The door bonding stud is on the hinge side
of both the full door and split door options.
• Additional bonding hardware is provided with
optional components.
NOTE:
• Follow installation steps as described in the instructions provided with your 4” AC fan option.
• For more information, see "Venting The Enclosure Actively With A Full Door Configuration" or "Venting
The Enclosure Actively With A Split Door Configuration," on pages 26 and 28, respectively.
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GROUNDING AND BONDING
CONNECTING 4” AC FAN OPTION TO BONDING POINTS
The main protective earth ground needs to be the first terminal placed on the PET and this terminal
needs to be secured on its own with a nut. (FIGURE U)
Backpan
PET
Stud
(1/4”-20)
FIGURE U
Protective Earth Terminals (PET) are located in the backpan of the wall rack. These terminals are marked with the symbol
. Wall rack parts, center section, door, and fans contain or are provided with bonding points for connection to the PET.
Protective earth and bonding connections shall be in accordance with Article 250 of the National Electric Code.
1. Use the locking nut (N) to connect the first eyelet on the bonding wire (P) to a bonding point on either
side of the extender’s interior as shown. (FIGURE V)
2. Use the M4 screws (R) to connect the second and third bonding wire eyelets to the ground points
(GND) on each 4” AC fan option (not provided, sold separately). (FIGURE V)
FIGURE V
4” AC Fan Option
GND
Bonding
Points
CAUTION: The bonding wire must be used when connecting AC fans to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Le fil de liaison doit être utilisé lors de la connexion des AC ventilateurs pour assurer une
connexion électrique appropriée.
NOTE: The pivoting mounting rail bracket option (VWM-RR-PIV-X) may be factory installed in
pre-configured designs.
1. Remove the wing nuts and 5/16”-18 nuts from the studs. (FIGURE X)
2. Rotate the rackrails so the cagenut holes are positioned for use.
3. Reattach wing nuts and 5/16”-18 nuts to the studs on both rackrails.
NOTE: Leave the 5/16”-18 nuts loose enough so the rackrails pivot on the brackets.
ROTATING PIVOTING BRACKET RACKRAILS FROM 10-32 TO CAGENUT (IF DESIRED)
FIGURE X
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NOTE:
• The fixed position mounting rail bracket option (VWM-RR-XX) may be factory installed in pre-configured
designs.
• The rackrails have 10-32 and cagenut sides for convenience.
1. Use (2x) 10-32 screws and (2x) 10-32 nuts in the outermost holes to remove and reattach rackrails
to the inside of mounting rail brackets. There are 4 horizontal, vertical, and diagonal (45º) positions
available. (FIGURE W)
2. Repeat the process with a second rackrail and the other fixed position mounting rail bracket.
RELOCATING RACKRAILS ON THE FIXED POSITION MOUNTING RAIL BRACKETS
(4x) Horizontal Positions (4x) Vertical Positions (4x) Diagonal (45º) Positions
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
1
2
3
4
FIGURE W
NOTE:
• The fixed position mounting rail
bracket option (VWM-RR-XX) and the
pivoting mounting rail bracket option
(VWM-RR-PIV-X) may be factory installed
in pre-configured designs.
• Consider your equipment’s power and
cabling requirements to determine a
left, center, or right bracket alignment.
Pre-installed brackets are in the center
position.
• Fixed position mounting rail and pivoting
bracket pairs are labeled left (L) and right
(R).
RELOCATING FIXED POSITION MOUNTING RAIL OR PIVOT BRACKETS ON THE BACKPAN
FIGURE Y
Left Alignment
Center Alignment
Right Alignment
1. Remove the (2x)
6-32 x 5/16” bonding
screws from each bracket (1x
per bracket).
2. Remove and reattach fixed position mounting rail or pivot bracket
pairs to labeled columns on the backpan for left (column L), center
(column C), and right (column R) alignment of your equipment.
(FIGURE Y)
3. Reattach the
bonding
screws (1x per bracket) to ensure proper
bonding.
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CAUTION: The bonding screws must be used as explained to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Les vis doivent être utilisées comme expliqué pour assurer approprié électrique de liaison.
NOTE: The pivoting mounting rail bracket option (VWM-RR-PIV-X) may be factory installed in
pre-configured designs.
1. Loosen the wing nuts on both sides of the rackrail, lift, and rotate the assembly from the in-use to
punch down and service position. Tighten the wing nuts. Do not overtighten. (FIGURE Z)
USING THE PIVOTING MOUNTING RAIL BRACKETS
FIGURE Z
2. When rotating, the bottom of the mounted component(s) swing forward for easier access to the
connection points.
3. Use (2) 10-32 x 3/4” screws to attach the lacer bar. (FIGURE AA)
In-Use Position
Punch Down and
Service Position
Lift
Loosen Tighten
Top Top
Rotate
FIGURE AA
10-32 x 3/4”
Screws
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Lacer Bar
NOTE: The Lever Lock™ backpan option (LL-VWM-BPK) may be factory installed in pre-configured
designs.
1. Press the clip on one corner to remove the Lever Lock backpan plate from the brackets. (FIGURE AB)
RELOCATING THE LEVER LOCK™ BACKPAN
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FIGURE AB Bottom
Clip
NOTE: Install plastic securing
rivet (K) into hole to secure the
clip more permanently, if
desired.
Brackets
NOTE: (20x) Lever Lock plate washers (L) are provided for equipment mounting convenience.
2. Remove (4x)
6-32 x 5/16” bonding
screws (2x per side) to relocate brackets into any of the following
backpan locations. (FIGURE AC)
RELOCATING THE LEVER LOCK BACKPAN (CONTINUED)
FIGURE AC
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Bonding
Screw
LOCATION 1
LOCATION 2
LOCATION 3
Bracket
Bonding Screw
Holes on
Backpan
(4x holes per
location)
CAUTION: The bonding screws must be
used as explained to ensure proper bonding.
ATTENTION: Les vis doivent être utilisées
comme expliqué pour assurer approprié
électrique de liaison.
RELOCATING THE LEVER LOCK BACKPAN (CONTINUED)
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FIGURE AE
• The Lever Lock backpan plate may be installed on the brackets at different depths. All 4 corners of
the Lever Lock backpan plate must be inserted into the brackets at the same depth in order to function
correctly.
• Reattach the Lever Lock backpan plate by installing the side without the clip into the brackets
first. Then install the side with the clip until it clicks into place. (FIGURE AE)
Side with
clip
Side without
clip
NOTE:
• The bracket bonding screw holes are located on the inside edges of the backpan. Each bracket is
assembled as shown. (FIGURE AD)
FIGURE AD
Bracket Bonding
Screw Holes
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(8x) Knockout Locations
Inside of
Enclosure
FIGURE AH
VENTING THE ENCLOSURE PASSIVELY WITH A FULL DOOR CONFIGURATION
1. Use a hammer to knock out the 4 plates as shown. (FIGURE AG)
2. Install a vent guard into each of the 4 openings (from the outside into the enclosure) using a guard (A),
(4x) 6-32 x 3/8” screws (M), and (4x) 6-32 flange nuts (B) in each location. (FIGURE AH)
FIGURE AG
NOTE: There are 8 knockout locations
available on your full door enclosure for a
variety of ventilation configurations.
(FIGURE AF)
The configuration used in this topic provides an
example.
VWM
Rack
Front FIGURE AF
Bottom
NOTE: With
knockouts
cleared and vent
guards installed,
passive ventilation
then
produces the
following
upward airflow
pattern
through the
enclosure.
BM
A
NOTE: With
knockouts
cleared, vent
guards, and fans
installed,
active ventilation
then
produces the
following
downward airflow
pattern
through the
enclosure.
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(8x) Knockout Locations
VENTING THE ENCLOSURE ACTIVELY WITH A FULL DOOR CONFIGURATION
FIGURE AJ
FIGURE AL
Vent guards on
the top sides of
the extenders.
Install fans with downward airflow.
NOTE: There are 8 knockout locations available on your full
door enclosure for a variety of ventilation configurations.
(FIGURE AJ)
The configuration used in this topic provides an example.
2. Install any 4” AC fan option (not provided, sold
separately) into each of the 2 openings on the bottom
of the rack using a fan, (4x) screws and (4x) nuts
from the hardware provided with your fan.
(FIGURE AL)
NOTE: If using a 4” AC fan option, be sure to bond it correctly. For
more information, see “Connecting 4” AC Fan Options to Bonding
Points” on page 18.
3. Install a vent guard into each of the 2 openings on the top sides of the rack (from the outside into the
enclosure) using a guard (A), (4x) 6-32 x 3/8” screws (M), and (4x) 6-32 flange nuts (B) in each location.
(FIGURE AH)
1. Use a hammer to knock out the 4 plates as shown.
(FIGURE AK)
VWM
Rack
Front FIGURE AJ
Bottom
4” AC
Fan Option
2. Install a vent guard into each of the 4 openings (from
the outside into the enclosure) using a guard (A), (4x)
6-32 x 3/8” screws (M), and (4x) 6-32 flange nuts (B)
in each location. (FIGURE AP)
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(6x) Knockout Locations
VENTING THE ENCLOSURE PASSIVELY WITH A SPLIT DOOR CONFIGURATION
1. Use a hammer to knock out the 4 plates as shown. (FIGURE AN)
FIGURE AN
FIGURE AP
NOTE: There are 6 knockout locations
available on your split door enclosure for a
variety of ventilation configurations.
(FIGURE AM)
The configuration used in this topic provides an
example.
VWM
Rack
Front FIGURE AM
NOTE: With
knockouts
cleared,
passive ventilation
then
produces the
following upward
airflow pattern
through the
enclosure.
Bottom
Bottom of
Enclosure
B
M
A
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(6x) Knockout Locations
VENTING THE ENCLOSURE ACTIVELY WITH A SPLIT DOOR CONFIGURATION
FIGURE AT
4” AC
Fan Option
Install fans with downward airflow.
NOTE: There are 6 knockout locations available on your split door
enclosure for a variety of ventilation configurations. (FIGURE AR)
The configuration used in this topic provides an example.
1. Use a hammer to knock out the 4 plates as shown. (FIGURE AS)
2. Install any 4” AC fan option (not provided, sold
separately) into each of the 2 openings on the bottom
of the rack using a fan, (4x) screws and (4x) nuts from
the hardware provided with your fan. (FIGURE AT)
3. Install a vent guard into each of the 2 openings on the top sides of the rack (from the outside into
the enclosure using a guard (A), (4x) 6-32 x 3/8” screws (M), and (4x) 6-32 flange nuts (B) in each
location. (FIGURE AH)
VWM
Rack
Front FIGURE AR
NOTE: With
knockouts
cleared and fans
installed,
active ventilation
then
produces the
following downward
airflow pattern
through the
enclosure.
FIGURE AS
Bottom
Vents on the top
sides of the split
door.
NOTE: If using a 4” AC fan option, be sure to bond it correctly. For
more information, see “Connecting 4” AC Fan Options to Bonding
Points” on page 18.
NOTE:
• Before installing the power mounting bracket to the backpan, install the clip included with your PDU to
the bracket using the 10-32 nut and screw provided with your PDU.
• PDU products are sold separately.
• The power mounting bracket may be installed in a variety of configurations. The following procedures
are meant to provide some examples.
NOTE: A junction box is also
included in the lower-left of the
enclosure.
Installing Vertically to the Backpan
Use a 10-32 x 3/8” screw (G) to install the power mounting bracket vertically to the backpan with outlets
facing forward or inside the enclosure as shown. (FIGURE AU and AV, respectively)
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INSTALLING THE POWER MOUNTING BRACKET
FIGURE AU
FIGURE AV
Bracket attached vertically,
positioning outlets inside.
Bracket attached vertically,
positioning outlets forward.
NOTE:
• Before installing the power mounting bracket to the backpan, install the clip included with your PDU to
the bracket using the 10-32 nut and screw provided with your PDU.
• PDU products are sold separately.
• The power mounting bracket may be installed in a variety of configurations. The following procedures
are meant to provide some examples.
NOTE: A junction box is also
included in the lower-left of the
enclosure.
Installing Horizontally to the Bottom of the Backpan
Use a 10-32 x 3/8” screw (G) and a 10-32 flange nut (F) to install the power mounting bracket
horizontally to the bottom of the backpan with outlets facing upward or forward as shown.
(FIGURE AW and AX, respectively)
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INSTALLING THE POWER MOUNTING BRACKET (CONTINUED)
FIGURE AW
FIGURE AX
Bracket attached horizontally,
positioning outlets upward.
Bracket attached horizontally,
positioning outlets forward.
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CABLE MANAGEMENT
• Route cables using the following knockouts provided on the top, sides, and bottom of the backpan.
(FIGURE AY)
NOTE:
• Cable ties (not provided) may be used with bridge lances on the backpan to secure cabling.
• Optional grommets (GR-30) are available to protect wiring when using circular knockouts.
• Optional VWM Series Cable Entry Brush Grommet (VWM-6BR-BP) is also available. For more
information, refer to the VWM Series Cable Entry Brush Grommet instruction sheet (I-00820).
1” and 1 1/2” EMT Knockouts
1/2” and 3/4” EMT Knockouts
5/8” EMT Knockout
FIGURE AY
1” and 1 1/2” EMT
Knockouts
1” and 1 1/2” EMT
Knockouts
1/2” and 3/4” EMT
Knockouts
Wiremold
4000
1/2” and 3/4” EMT
Knockouts
1” and 1 1/2”
EMT Knockouts
Cable Entry
Brush Grommet
Knockouts
Cable Entry
Brush Grommet
Knockouts
Wiremold
4000
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CABLE MANAGEMENT (CONTINUED)
NOTE: The vent openings on the upper and lower parts of the enclosure may be used to
accommodate larger cable bundles. Optional grommets (GK4 and GK-4G) may be used to protect
wiring when using the vent openings. (FIGURE AZ)
Some vent openings
on the top and
backpan.
WARRANTY
For warranty information, refer to http://www.middleatlantic.com/company/about-us.aspx#warranty
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FIGURE AZ
(8x) Knockout Locations
(Full Door Configuration)
VWM
Rack
Front
(6x) Knockout Locations
(Split Door Configuration)
VWM
Rack
Front