Operating instructions
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B. Racking a Field-Rackable Array
7. Drop the rail tab lower notches onto 
the locating rod (see Fig. 34). Slide 
the locating rod clips against the 
mounting tabs at each end of the rod. 
(The clips prevent the rod from 
sliding out of the column.)
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the left 
rail.
Fig. 34. Positioning rails over locating rods in Compaq 9000
9. Insert a 5/16-18 sheet metal nut in 
each marked hole on the columns 
(see Fig. 35). Use a flat-blade 
screwdriver to assist in installing the 
nuts.
10. Tighten a 5/16-18 screw through the 
innermost slot in each rail end and 
into the sheet metal nut.
Fig. 35. Attaching rails to columns in Compaq 9000
11. Install one 10-32 clip nut each on 
the right and left front columns (see 
Fig. 36). (Use the black arrow on the 
template as a guide.)
Fig. 36. Installing front column nuts in Compaq 9000










