StarTech RK12WALLOA Adjustable Depth Open Frame Wall Mount Rack User Guide

: June 13, 2024
: StarTech

Table of Contents

Product IDs
Product Diagram
Product Information
Requirements
Package Contents
Installation
Regulatory Compliance
Warranty Information
Limitation of Liability
CUSTOMER SERVICE
References
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StarTech RK12WALLOA Adjustable Depth Open Frame Wall Mount Rack

Product IDs

RK12WALLOA
RK15WALLOA
RACK-18U-20-WALL-OA
RACK-21U-20-WALL-OA
RACK-24U-20-WALL-OA

Product Diagram

Front View

Product Diagram

Component	Function
1	Front Horizontal Brackets (x 2)

Structural components of the Adjustable Depth Rack
The Adjustment Holes on the sides allow for variable depth
Assembly Screw Holes can be found at the front and sides to attach the Mounting Posts

2| Mounting Posts|

Mounting Holes along the Mounting Posts allow to mount Rack Equipment
Features Square Cage Nut Holes

3| Depth Adjustment Holes|

Used to assemble the Front and Rear Horizontal Brackets together
Allow for Adjustable Depth from 12 to 20 inches (30.4 to 50.8 cm)

4| Rear Horizontal Brackets (x 2)|

Structural components of the Adjustable Depth Rack
Wall Mounting Holes are located along the length

5| Wall Mounting Holes (x 8)|

Use to wall mount the Adjustable Depth Rack
Wall Mounting Holes are spaced 12 inches (30.48 cm) [inner holes] and 16 inches (40.64 cm) [outer holes]

Product Information

For the latest manuals, product information, technical specifications, and declarations of conformance, please visit:
www.StarTech.com/RK12WALLOA
www.StarTech.com/RK15WALLOA
www.StarTech.com/RACK-18U-20-WALL-OA
www.StarTech.com/RACK-21U-20-WALL-OA
www.StarTech.com/RACK-24U-20-WALL-OA

Requirements

Phillips Head Screwdriver
Appropriate Mounting Hardware for the Wall Type
(Optional) Wrench
(Optional) Cage Nut Too

Package Contents

Adjustable Depth Server Rack x 1
Assembly Screws x 16
Bolts x 24
Washers x 24
Quick-Start Guide x 1
M6 Cage Nuts (Quantity outlined in the table below)
M6 Screws (Quantity outlined in the table below)
M6 Plastic Washers (Quantity outlined in the table below)

Product ID| M6 Cage Nuts Qty.| M6 Screws Qty.| M6 Plastic Washers Qty.
---|---|---|---
RK12WALLOA| 48| 48| 48
RK15WALLOA| 60| 60| 60
RACK-18U-20-WALL-OA| 72| 72| 72
RACK-21U-20-WALL-OA| 84| 84| 84
RACK-24U-20-WALL-OA| 96| 96| 96

Warnings!

Read the entire manual and ensure the instructions are fully understood before assembling and/or using this product.
StarTech.com Ltd. is not responsible for any property damage and/or personal injury resulting from the installation procedures outlined in this technical document.
Mounting hardware is not included with this product. Make sure to source appropriate mounting hardware that is capable of supporting the weight of a loaded Rack, and is adequate for the wall type the rack is going to be mounted on.
Before adding equipment to this product, ensure this product has been properly mounted.
Never operate this product if parts are missing or damaged
If lacking the necessary expertise to wall mount this product, contact a construction professional to install the wall mount or to provide specific mounting instructions for the wall structure.
Ensure the weight of the equipment does not exceed the weight capacity of this product. If the weight capacity is exceeded, personal injury or damage to the equipment are possibilities. These products can support the following weight: up to 90 kg (198.4 lb).
Wall structures vary. Ensure the type of wall structure and mounting hardware will properly support the mounted equipment. Failure to do so might result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. The wall structure should be capable of supporting
at least four times the weight of the mounted equipment.

Installation

Assemble the Adjustable Depth Server Rack
The Adjustable Depth Rack features Front and Rear Horizontal Brackets that can be set to the required mounting depth. The Adjustment Holes on the brackets are spaced 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. The minimum depth is 12 inches (30. 5 cm ) and the maximum depth is 20 inches (50.8 cm).
Assemble the Bracket Assemblies

Prepare Bolt Assemblies (x 12) for use in Step 4 by sliding the Washers (x 12) over the Bolts (x 12).
Determine the Required Mounting Depth according to your application.
Slide one of the Rear Horizontal Brackets into one of the Front Horizontal Brackets. Slide these two components together until the Required Mounting Depth has been achieved and the Adjustment Holes are aligned on the two brackets.
Insert the Bolt Assemblies through the Adjustment Holes, two on the side and one on the horizontal surface, on the aligned Front and Rear Horizontal Brackets from Step 3. Tighten with an appropriately sized Wrench.
Repeat Step 4 for the second set of Adjustment Holes on the opposite side of the Front and Rear Horizontal Brackets. The first Bracket Assembly is now complete.
Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to assemble the second Bracket Assembly.

Attach the Mounting Posts to a Bracket Assembly

Place one of the Mounting Posts inside one of the front corners of one Bracket Assembly and align the Assembly Screw Holes.
Insert the Assembly Screws (x 4) through the Assembly Screw Holes (x 4) on the Front Horizontal Brackets aligned in Step 3 and tighten using a Phillips Head Screwdriver. (Figure 1)
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to attach the second Mounting Post into the same Bracket Assembly.
Note: Use the U markings on each Mounting Post as a guide to ensure both Mounting Posts are oriented in the same direction.

Attach the Second Bracket Assembly

Slide the second Bracket Assembly over the Mounting Post.
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 from Attach the Mounting Posts to a Bracket Assembly to complete the assembly for the Adjustable Depth Rack.

Mount the Adjustable Depth Rack

Mark the Mounting Points (x 4) using the Wall Mounting Holes (x 4) on the Rear Horizontal Brackets as a Template. Ensure it is level, using a Spirit/Bubble Level.
Use the appropriate Mounting Hardware to fasten the Wall Mount Server Rack to the Mounting Surface.

Install the Cage Nuts

Install the M6 Cage Nuts into the Mounting Holes on the Mounting Posts. If available, use a Cage Nut Tool or your preferred installation method to install the Cage Nuts.
Repeat Step 1 as many times as needed to install the number of M6 Cage Nuts for the application.
Align the Mounting Holes on the Rack Equipment with the M6 Cage Nuts installed on the Mounting Posts.
Insert the M6 Screws (x 4) through the M6 Plastic Washers (x 4), the Mounting Holes (x 4) on the Rack Equipment, and into the M6 Cage Nuts (x 4). Tighten each Screw (x 4) using a Phillips Head Screwdriver to fasten the Rack Equipment to the Front Posts.

Regulatory Compliance

Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of thirdparty companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.
PHILLIPS® is a registered trademark of Phillips Screw Company in the United States or other countries.

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a 5-year warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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