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Installing Support Rail(s):

  Place support rail(s) in 

location using supplied 3/8” bolt, washer, serrated strut nut, 
finger tight.  Align support rails with “A” dimension from rack 
assembly drawing.  Install rail covers. See figure 5.   

Note:

 An internal/external “star” washer is used in place of 

lock washer on bottom tier or step, for grounding connection.  
Optional third rail should be installed at this time (L-Series only).

Assembly InstructIons for  

stAndArd And eP rAcks (contInued)

At this point, you have installed a 

C&D Standard Rack

, please proceed to step 8 for cell installation or if you have 

an 

EP Rack

, continue on in this procedure.

Rail to Frame  

Connection.  

See Detail 2.

Support Rail 

and Cover

Figure 5. Support Rail Installation

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Leveling:

  Check that the rack is level and square.  Torque 

down all bolts.  First torque the cross brace bolts to 55-65 ft.-lb., 
then torque the rail to frame bolts to 15-20 ft.-lbs.  Torque anchor 
bolts to manufacturer’s recommended value.

Detail 2. Frame and Support Rail Connection

3/8-16 Hex Bolt, 

Washer (Lock or star) 

and Serrated Nut

Support Rail 

and Cover

Frame

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