Clearances; Tilting - Spectra TFinity Site Preparation Manual

Chapter 3 — Preparing for Installation

Clearances

Before moving the library and components to where they will be installed,
make sure that you have access to necessary doorways, stairways,
hallways, and elevators, as well as adequate clearance to move through
them with the equipment.
Clearance for...
Unpacking
Doorways
Stairwell width and
height
Stairwell and
hallway corners
Elevator width and
height

Tilting

Make sure that you do not tilt the frames from vertical while moving them.
If you tilt the library, Spectra Logic is not responsible for any damage caused to the
Caution
library or its components, or for any damage caused to your site.
March 2015
Note: All lengths are approximate.
Requirement
Sufficient space to both remove the library from its packaging and unpack the
boxes containing the additional components.
Pallet Ramp
Minimum Uncrating Clearance
17 ft (5 m)
 Allow a minimum of approximately 17 feet (5 m) on the ramp side of the
pallet to unload the library and approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) on each side and
above the crate to remove the packaging.
 Allow a minimum of 12 feet by 12 feet (3.6 m by 3.6 m) of open space for
maneuvering the individual frames from their crates.
Doorways (including thresholds) must be taller than 6.7 feet (2 m) and wider
than 4 feet (1.2 m).
Stairwells must be taller than 7.5 feet (2.3 m) and wider than 4 feet (1.2 m).
Stairway and hallway corners should be wider than 5.6 feet (1.7 m).
Elevators and elevator doors should be taller than 7.5 feet (2.3 m) and wider
than 4 feet (1.2 m). If using an elevator to move the crates, it must be able to
accommodate the length of the crate containing each TeraPorter.
Unpacking and Moving the Library
Side-to-Side Clearance
Frame
Site Preparation Guide—Spectra TFinity Library
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