How to Attach the Slide Rail Assemblies to the Rack

Use this procedure to install the slide rail assemblies in the rack.

1. Position a slide rail assembly in your rack so that the brackets at each end of the slide rail assembly are on the outside of the front and rear rack posts.
   
2. Attach the slide rail assembly to the rack posts, but do not tighten the screws completely.

   The method used to attach the slide rails varies, depending on the type of rack:

   • If your rack has threaded mounting holes in the rack posts, first determine whether the threads are metric or standard, then insert the correct mounting screws through the slide rail brackets and into the threaded holes.

   • If your rack does not have threaded mounting holes, insert the mounting screws through both the slide rail brackets and rack posts, then secure them with the caged nuts.

3. Repeat the previous steps for the remaining slide rail assembly.
4. From the front of the rack, adjust the proper width of the rails with the spacer (1).

   Use the slotted screw holes to provide equal space on both sides.

   
   
5. When the width is properly adjusted, tighten the screws on the brackets.
6. Remove the spacer and confirm that the rails are attached tightly to the rack.
7. Repeat the previous steps for rear of the rack.
8. Extend the anti tilt bar at the bottom of the rack.
   

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   Caution - If your rack does not have an anti tilt bar, there is some danger of the rack tipping.

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