Front-Mounting a Square Hole Rack Installation

To install the stationary slide rails on the front of a square hole equipment rack:

  1. Locate the following components:
    • 2 x stationary slide rail sections

    • 4 x 10-32 x 5/8” screws

    • 2 x mounting spacers

    • 2 x nut bars

  2. Line up the stationary slide rail end with three mounting slots with an appropriate mount point on the front of the equipment rack.
    This diagram shows a stationary slide rail end with three mounting slots lined up on the front of the equipment rack.

    Front Mount Point

  3. Place 2 x 10-32 screws through the mounting spacer, through the stationary slide rail ear, through the square rack slide rail.
  4. Hold the nut bar behind the front rack slide rail.
  5. Secure the 10-32 screw to the nut bar you are holding in place. Refer to the following exploded view of procedure:
    This diagram shows the proper way to screw in and secure the stationary slide rail.

    Screwing In and Securing the Stationary Slide Rail

    Do not completely torque the screws; leave a small amount of play at this point.

  6. Repeat Steps 3 - 5 for the other mounting point.
    This diagram shows the stationary slide rail properly secured to the front mount point.

    Stationary Slide Rain Secured to Front Mount Point

  7. Repeat this procedure for the other stationary slide.