Installing the rack security kit (Customer task)

You might need to install the rack security kit.

Procedure

To install a rack security kit that consists of the security lock, complete the following steps.

  1. Read the Rack safety notices.
  2. Verify the inventory in the rack security kit.
    Ensure that you have the following parts.
    • Two lock hardware kits. Each kit contains the following parts.

      - Rack lock

      - Bracket

      - Screw

      - Two keys

    • Two security slide bars
    • Two locked or unlocked stickers
  3. Remove the existing door latch.
    To remove the existing door latch, perform the following tasks.
    1. Open the front rack door.
    2. On the inside of the door, remove the screw that secures the latch to the rack door.
    3. Remove the latch bracket.
    4. From the outside of the door, remove the door latch.
  4. If the door latch has the ruggedized latch, continue with the next step. If the standard latch is not yet installed, see step 6.
  5. Assemble the ruggedized latch.
    To assemble the ruggedized latch, perform the following tasks.
    1. Remove the end cap (A) from the new latch and discard.
      Figure 1. Removing the ruggedized latch components
      Graphic showing removing the ruggedized latch components.
    2. Loosen the hex nut (C).
    3. Remove the screw (B) from the new latch.
    4. Remove the nut (C) from the screw.
      Figure 2. Assembling the ruggedized latch
      Graphic showing assembling the ruggedized latch.
    5. Insert the screw (B) through the nut (C) and into the new latch, in the reverse orientation.
    6. Screw the hex nut (D) onto the screw (B).
    7. Insert the screw through the jam nut (E). The jam nut must be flush with the end of the screw.
    8. Tighten the hex nut (D) against the jam nut (E).
  6. Install the locking latch.
    1. Insert the keyed rack lock into the latch slot on the front of the door.
    2. Secure the lock by attaching the lock bracket with the screw on the inside of the door.
  7. Repeat steps 3 and 6 to install the second lock on the rear rack door.
  8. Adjust the screw (B) to secure the door. The door rubber bumpers must be snug against the frame when the door is latched.
  9. Tighten the hex nut (C) against the latch to prevent the screw from loosening.