Calculating space requirements

When you are planning the installation site, you must first calculate the total amount of space that is required for the storage system. Consider future expansion, and plan accordingly.

Complete the following steps to calculate the amount of space that is required for your storage system.

1. Determine the dimensions of each frame configuration in your storage system.
2. Calculate the total area that is needed for frame configuration by adding the weight distribution area to the dimensions determined by using the table in Meeting floor load requirements.
3. Determine the total space that is needed for the storage system by planning the placement of each frame configuration in the storage system and how much area each configuration requires based on step 2.
4. Verify that the planned space and layout meet the service clearance requirements for each frame and storage system.