Table 1-3
Typical Raised Floor Specifications (Continued)
a
Item
Ultimate load
Rolling load
Average floor load
a. From Table 1-2 on page 13
b. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection
Windows
Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems.
Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight
places an additional load on the cooling system.
Chapter 1
Rating
4000 lb (1814 kg) per
panel
400 lb (181 kg)
500 lb (227 kg)
General Site Preparation Guidelines
Facility Characteristics
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