Removing the appliance from the rack

After you install the appliance in the rack, you generally remove it only to move it to another position in the rack.

About this task

DANGER
Rack-mounted devices are not to be used as shelves or work spaces. Do not place objects on top of rack-mounted devices. In addition, do not lean on rack-mounted devices and do not use them to stabilize your body position (for example, when working from a ladder). (L002)
CAUTION:
Icon that indicates that the part or unit is 18 - 32 kg (39.7 - 70.5 lb), and takes two persons to safely lift.
The weight of this part or unit is 18 - 32 kg (39.7 - 70.5 lb). It takes two persons to safely lift this part or unit. (C009)

Procedure

  1. If the appliance is not turned off, press the power button on the front of the chassis. The power LED is no longer illuminated when the power is turned off.
  2. Unplug all power cords from the appliance.
  3. Separate the appliance from the rails.
    The following figure shows the numbered components that are mentioned.
    Figure 1. Unlatching and rotating the front of the appliance.
    Image that shows the unlatching and rotating the front of the appliance.
    1. Pull the locking levers  1  forward.
    2. Make sure that two people support the front and the rear of the appliance at lift points  2 .
    3. Lift the front of the appliance up slightly  3  to clear the nailhead from the slot.
    4. Unlatch and lift the front of the appliance.
  4. Lift the appliance directly from the rails.
    1. After the front nailheads clear the latches, lift the rear of the appliance to make the appliance level.
    2. Lift the appliance directly out of the rack from lift points  2 .
  5. Place the appliance on a sturdy, clean surface.
  6. Slide the rails back in the rack.