Quantum ATL P4000 Unpacking Instructions Introduction 3 Selecting an Installation Location 4 Floor Space .....................................................................................................4 Floor Clearance ..............................................................................................5 Floor Strength and Inclination.....................................................................5 Power and Grounding ..................................................................
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Introduction 0 The ATL ATL P4000 is an automated storage and retrieval library consisting of up to 10 tape drives and up to 322 tape cartridges (see figure 1). This document explains how to unpack the ATL P4000. Once the library is unpacked and moved to the desired installation location, set up the library using the instructions in the ATL P4000 and ATL P7000 User’s Guide (PN 6434003).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Selecting an Installation Location 0 When choosing an installation site for the ATL P4000, consider the following requirements: • Floor space • Floor clearance • Floor strength and inclination • Power and grounding • Environmental conditions These requirements are also described in the ATL P4000 and ATL P7000 User’s Guide (PN 6434003).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Floor Clearance Floor Strength and Inclination 0 0 The library has a floor clearance of 0.75 inch (19 mm). Place the library on a level, uncarpeted floor free of defects. The floor at the installation site must be rated at 250 lb/ft2 (1221 kg/m2). This is sufficient to support a fully loaded ATL P4000 library. The floor must be level to within 0.25 inch (6.4 mm) over a 6-foot-by-6foot (1.83-meter-by-1.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Environmental Conditions 0 The installation site must have the following environmental conditions: • Humidity: 20%-80% non-condensing • Temperature: 15°C-32°C (59°F-90°F) • Altitude: sea level to 10,000 feet • Air: free of airborne contaminates; e.g., dust, paper particles These environmental conditions apply when the library is in operation.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 • Keep the library turned off during all installation procedures. • Keep the library power cord plugged into a grounded power outlet except when working with AC electrical components. • Avoid contact with power supplies, EMI filters, and AC electrical components while the library is connected to a power outlet. • Use an antistatic wrist strap.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Receiving the Library 0 Unpack the library as close to the installation site as possible. Inspect the shipping pallet and carton for damage that may have occurred during shipment. Report any damage to the shipper. Caution: Unboxing the Library 0 The ATL P4000 weighs approximately 1072 pounds (486 kg), without drives. Each drive weighs approximately 13.5 lbs.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 5 Minimum Floor Space Requirements— Uncrating Site 3 ft (91 cm) 3 ft (91 cm) 3 ft (91 cm) 9 ft (2.74 m) for ramp extensions 9 ft (2.74 m) for ramp extentions 3 ft ( 91 cm) 3 Cut the two steel bands that secure the library and packing material to the pallet (see figure 6). Caution: The steel bands are under tension and will snap away when cut.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 6 Removing the Steel Bands 4 Lift the cardboard box top cover straight up and off of the pallet (see figure 7).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 5 Pull the eight cardboard box retaining clips to their open position. 6 Unwrap the cardboard box from the library (see figure 8). Figure 8 Removing the Cardboard Box 7 Remove the accessory kit from the rear compartment of the crate. 8 Check the packing list and verify that all accessories have been received. Note: If any part is missing or damaged, contact your authorized reseller.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 9 Removing the Foam Cap 10 On the right side of the library, lift the wooden bar out of its brackets on the pallet (see figure 10).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 11 On the right side of the library, unscrew the bolts that secure the hold-down brackets. Each hold-down bracket is secured with two bolts . 12 Remove each hold-down bracket from under the library (see figure 11), using the supplied wrench. Figure 11 Removing the Stop Blocks 13 Re-insert the left-side wooden bar in its brackets on the pallet to hold the library in place.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 12 Removing the Ramp Extensions 16 Place the ramp extensions aside until the library is ready to be positioned. 17 Re-insert the right-side wooden bar into its brackets on the pallet to hold the library in place. Positioning the Library 0 To position the library: 1 Map out a route to the installation site. 2 Carefully lift the shipping bag off of the library (see figure 13).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 13 Removing the Shipping Bag 3 Inspect the library for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. Note: The ramp may be set up on either the right side or the left side of the pallet. The following illustrations show the ramp set-up procedure when the right side of the library is used. 4 Place the two ramp extensions in the slots provided at the edge of the pallet (see figure 14).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 14 Preparing the Ramp 5 Verify that the library’s four leveling feet are raised. If not, raise each foot as needed as by turning the leveling foot until it is 1/2 inch above the pallet (see figure 15).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 6 Move the wooden bar: a Remove the wooden bar from the ramp-side of the pallet. b Turn the bar over and place it under the ramp extensions for support (see figure 16). Note: Align the notches in the wooden bar with the ramp extensions. Figure 16 Moving the Wooden Bar 7 With the help of one or more people, carefully guide the library down the ramp (see figure 17). Control the speed of its descent.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 17 Rolling the Library Down the Ramp Unpacking the Library 0 To unpack the library: 1 Using the power cable from the accessory kits, connect the library to a grounded power source. Do not turn on the library. Note: 2 Unlock and open the library door: a Using the key from the accessories kit, unlock the door. b Lift the door handle straight up and then turn the handle to unlatch the door.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 4 Remove the shipping plate that protects the load port: a Unscrew and remove the bolts and washers securing the plate to the load port (see figure 18). b Remove the shipping plate from the load port. Figure 18 Removing the Load Port Shipping Plate 5 Locate the vertical carriage assembly (see figure 19).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 6 Remove the horizontal carriage restraint (see figure 20): a Remove the two screws that secure the horizontal carriage restraint to the horizontal carriage. b Remove the screw that secures the horizontal carriage restraint to the floor of the library. c Remove the horizontal carriage restraint.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Gripper restraint Figure 21 Removing the Gripper Restraint Screw Gripper assembly Extension axis assembly Belt clamp b Slide the gripper assembly away from the vertical axis until the gripper assembly is fully extended and the gripper restraint disengages from the follower guide (see figure 22).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 23 Removing the Gripper Restraint Gripper assembly (fully extended) Extension axis assembly (top view) Gripper restraint d Remove the gripper restraint by gently pulling it back toward the vertical axis. e Slide the gripper assembly toward the vertical axis. 9 Remove the vertical carriage restraint (see figure 24): Warning: 22 The vertical carriage is extremely heavy.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 24 Removing the Vertical Carriage Restraint Extension asix assembly (rotated 90 degrees) Vertical carriage assembly Vertical carriage restraint Horizontal carriage assembly Storing the Shipping Materials 0 To store the shipping and packaging materials for future use: 1 Use the screws removed in steps 6, 8, and 9 to secure the shipping restraints to the inside of the library (see figure 25).
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 Figure 25 Storing the Shipping Restraints Label with shipping restraints outlined 2 Slide the two ramp extensions into their shipping position on top of the pallet. 3 Secure the ramp extensions with the foam block. 4 Re-insert the wooden bar into its brackets on the pallet. 5 Fold the shipping bag.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel. 0 August 2002 a Determine which side of the library is low. b Adjust the leveling foot on the low side of the library by rotating the leveling foot with the open-end wrench. 5 Repeat step 4 until the front is level. 6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the left edge, back edge, and right edge of the library. 7 Recheck the level on all top edges.
Quantum ATL 4000 Library Unpacking Instructions Document 6434005-02, Ver. 2, Rel.
