StarTech.com SLIDESHELFD Quick Start Manual page 2

Installation
1. Determine the Mounting Depth according to your application.
2. Fully Extend the Rails. Lift or Lower the Release Lever on the Inside of the Inner
Rail to separate the Rails. (Figure 1 and 2)
3. Use the provided Screws, Nuts, and Washers to mount the Inner Rails (x 2) onto the
Sides of the Sliding Shelf. The Screws (x 4 per side) are installed from the Outside of
the Sliding Shelf at the Left and Right. (Figure 3)
Note: The Nuts and Washers should be on the Inside of the Sliding Shelf.
The Release Levers should be towards the Rear of the Sliding Shelf.
4. Attach the Front Rack Mount Brackets onto the Outer Rails (x 2) using the Screws
(x 2 per side). Ensure the Screws (x 4) are inserted from the Inside of the Front Rack
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Mount Brackets. The Nuts and Washers should be on the Outside. (Figure 4 and 5)
Note: The Front Rack Mount Brackets should only be installed at the end of the Outer
Rails.
5. Repeat Step 4 to attach the Rear Rack Mount Brackets. Slots along the Rear
Rack Mount Brackets allow to vary the depth. Attach them at the desired Depth
determined on Step 1.
6. Insert the Handle into the opening on the front of the Sliding Shelf. Fasten it from
the Inside with Screws (x 2) and a Phillips Head Screwdriver.
7. Find a suitable location on the Rack to mount the Sliding Shelf. The Sliding Shelf
requires 1U of Mounting Space.
8. Install the M5 Cage Nuts (x 8) into the Mounting Holes on the Front and Rear
Mounting Posts of the Rack. If available, use a Cage Nut Tool or your preferred
installation method to install the Cage Nuts.
9. Install the M5 Screws (x 8) through the Front and Rear Rack Mount Brackets, and
into the M5 Cage Nuts (x 8). Tighten the M5 Screws (x 8) using a Phillips Head
Screwdriver.
10. Insert the Sliding Shelf all the way into the Rails for the Locking Mechanism to
engage.
11. Pull the Sliding Shelf using the Handle and ensure that it Stops and when Fully
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