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1. Required Tooling:

Razor Knife

#2 Philips Cross-Drive Screw Driver (Manual or Auto)

3/8" Hex Socket Driver

4. Shipping Packaging Removable

3/8" Hex Socket Driver

Tape Measure (optional)

CAUTION: Ensure adequate manpower is available to help safely unload and install the system. Empty cabinets alone may weigh up to 200 lbs.

Moving rack cabinets can present dangers to both personnel and installed equipment.

2. Shipping Packaging Removable:

Carefully cut and remove shipping straps holding cabinet to shipping pallet.

CAUTION: Use eye protection and protective gloves while unpacking and installing the cabinet.

Carefully cut and remove shipping straps holding cabinet to shipping pallet.

Remove shrink plastic and shipping materials.

a. The cabinet will be shipped on a wood pallet. Select an unpacking location with adequate surrounding space for the unloading process.

Remove shrink plastic and shipping materials.

Remove metal shipping stiffeners (up to 2 per cabinet depending on model) by removing the (4) 10-32 philips cross-drive

In addition, plan a smooth and unobstructed route to the installation site. Low obstructions, narrow pathways, doorsills, carpet, etc. can

screws. Use a #2 philips screwdriver for this task.

hinder movement. Use care when navigating obstacles. Always push from the cabinet front or back surfaces, never pull a cabinet or push

NOTE: Shipping stiffeners are actually a standard 3RU panel; therefore, may be used to help close the top of

from the cabinet sides.

NOTE: Shipping stiffeners are actually a standard 3RU panel; therefore, may be used to help close the top of

the cabinet. Additional panels will be required to fully close the surface.

b. Carefully cut and remove shipping straps holding cabinet to shipping pallet.

Carefully cut and remove the hardware bag containing door keys, rack rail hardware, top hardware. Keep for future use.

c. Remove shrink plastic and shipping materials.

Carefully cut and remove the hardware bag containing door keys, rack rail hardware, top hardware. Keep for future use.

d. Remove metal shipping stiffeners (up to 2 per cabinet depending on model) using a #2 Phillips screwdriver by removing the (4) 10-32 Phillips

3. Cabinet Orientation:

cross-drive screws.

3. Cabinet Orientation:

The front of the cabinet is denoted by the presence of the Atlas Sound

DID YOU KNOW? The Shipping stiffener is actually a standard 3RU panel; therefore, may be

The front of the cabinet is denoted by the presence of the Atlas Sound

Logo plug (top left on most models)

repurposed to another location on the cabinet.

NOTE: Logo may be removed and replaced by M-1A IR

e. Carefully cut and remove the hardware bag containing door keys, rack rail hardware, top

NOTE: Logo may be removed and replaced by M-1A IR

Repeater in cases where a door blocks IR remote control

hardware and set aside for future use.

Repeater in cases where a door blocks IR remote control

signals.

Bottom of the cabinet will contain mounting points for casters.

5. Cabinet Orientation

Bottom of the cabinet will contain mounting points for casters.

a. The front of the cabinet is denoted by the presence of the Atlas Sound Logo plug

Initial Rail Setup:

(top left on most models)

NOTE: 100 Series cabinets do not require any adjustments;

DID YOU KNOW? The Atlas Sound logo plug may be removed and replaced by Atlas Sound M-1A IR

NOTE: 100 Series cabinets do not require any adjustments;

therefore, 100 Series users may skip this section.

Repeater in cases where a door blocks IR remote control signals.

therefore, 100 Series users may skip this section.

Adjustable rails may move forward and backward within the hat-section

b. Bottom of the cabinet will contain mounting points for casters.

Adjustable rails may move forward and backward within the hat-section

slot. In addition, there is some adjustment up and down. Once rails are

c. Most cabinets are also sold with an installed flush rear door.

located as required, use 3/8" hex socket driver to torque into place.

Recommended torque: 82 ± 2 in-lbs

Locate front rails in the front-to-back direction as required by equipment

6. Initial Rail Setup

to be racked. Once located, be sure to leave an equal gap at the top and

bottom of each rail.

NOTE: 100 Series cabinets contain fixed rails and do not require any adjustments; therefore, 100

NOTE: While front rails are typically mounted fully forward in

Series users may skip this section.

NOTE: While front rails are typically mounted fully forward in

the cabinet, this position may not provide adequate clearance

when accessory doors (purchased separately) are added.

a. Adjustable rails may move forward and backward within the hat-section slot. In addition, there

when accessory doors (purchased separately) are added.

Always consider the forward space for knobs, connections,

is some adjustment up and down. Once rails are located as required, use

Always consider the forward space for knobs, connections,

etc. as required by the installed components.

to torque into place. Recommended torque: 82 ± 2 in-lbs.

etc. as required by the installed components.

b. Locate front rails in the front-to-back direction as required by equipment to be installed. Once

If equipped with rear rack rails, use tape measure to locate rear rail

within respect to the front rail surface. This distance will vary with racked

located, be sure to leave an equal gap at the top and bottom of each rail as required to clear

within respect to the front rail surface. This distance will vary with racked

gear requirements. Again, be sure to leave an equal gap at the top and

any caster and/or mounting hardware.

gear requirements. Again, be sure to leave an equal gap at the top and

bottom of each rail.

NOTE: While front rails are typically mounted fully forward in the cabinet, this position may not provide

bottom of each rail.

NOTE: If the flush rear door (typical on most cabinets) is to be

adequate clearance when front doors (purchased separately) are installed. Always consider the forward

NOTE: If the flush rear door (typical on most cabinets) is to be

used, verify rear door lock will not interfere with racked

space for knobs, connections, etc. as required by the installed components.

used, verify rear door lock will not interfere with racked

equipment.

c. If equipped with rear rack rails (presence varies with product or may be purchased separately),

equipment.

use a tape measure to locate rear rail within respect to the front rail surface. This distance will

Once rails are located as required, use 3/8" hex socket driver to torque

into place. Recommended torque: 82 ± 2 in-lbs.

vary with racked gear requirements. Again, be sure to leave an equal gap at the top and

into place. Recommended torque: 82 ± 2 in-lbs.

bottom of each rail to clear any caster and/or mounting hardware.

NOTE: If the flush rear door (typical on most cabinets) is to be used, verify rear door lock will not

interfere with racked equipment.

d. Once rails are located as required, use

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Floor-Standing Cabinets

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" hex socket driver to torque into place. Recommended torque: 82 ± 2 in-lbs.

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FAX: (800) 765-3435

Logo Plug

Shipping

Stiffener

Caster Mount

Holes

⁄

" hex socket driver

⁄

-20 Hex Bolt for

¼-20 Hex Bolt for

Rail Adjustments

Rail Adjustment

¼-20 Hex Bolt for

Rail Adjustment

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