IBM 8960-F64

Attaching the front brackets to the rack
FIGURE 20 Attaching the front brackets
1. The IBM device
2. Front brackets, right and left
3. Screws, 8-32 x 5/16-in., flathead Phillips
Attaching the front brackets to the rack
Complete the following steps to install the device in the rack.
1. Position the device in the rack, as shown in Figure 21 , providing temporary support under the
device until the rack kit is fully secured to the rack.
2. Attach the right front bracket to the right rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two
retainer nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket.
3. Attach the left front bracket to the left rack upright using two 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws and two retainer
nuts. Use the upper and lower holes in the bracket.
4. Tighten all the 10-32 x 5/8-in. screws to a torque of 25 in-lb (29 cm-kg).
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