Appendix D. Securing The Rack; Positioning The Rack - IBM pseries 690 Installation Manual

Appendix D. Securing the Rack

This appendix contains information about installing the rack for the pSeries 690. This procedure is optional
and should be performed if the customer has ordered the appropriate hardware kits to bolt the system to
the floor. For further information, refer to part number 44P0159, the installation instructions for RPQs
8A1183, 8A1185, and 8A1186 as follows:
v RPQ 8A1183 for attaching the rack-mounting plates to the concrete floor (non-raised floor)
v RPQ 8A1185 to attach the rack to a concrete floor when on a raised floor (9-1/2 inches to 11-3/4 inches
high)
v RPQ 8A1186 to attach the rack to a concrete floor when on a raised floor (11-3/4 inches to 16 inches
high)

Positioning the Rack

Note: The customer should unpack the rack and position it in the room. If this has not been done, consult
the customer and the marketing representative as necessary.
To unpack and position the rack, do the following:
1. Remove all packing and tape from the rack.
2. Position the rack according to the customer floor plan.
3. Lock each caster wheel by tightening the thumbscrew on the caster.
Thumbscrew
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