CLADDED STAND ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Delivery Of Stand
1.1

On receipt of the consignment check all the goods for general acceptable condition
and separate all items into their respective identities, i.e. frames, cell support
runners, front panels, rear panels, fasteners etc. A detailed parts list is enclosed for
a complete check of all items.

1.2

If any problems are found such as transit damage or apparently missing items,
please contact the Sales Department at the above number for assistance.

2. Preparation Of Stand Components

2.1

Each cladded stand unit comprises the following parts in varying quantities
dependent upon the specific rack type;
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Support Frames
Runners (Cell Supports)
Insulating Runner Capping (when specified)
Tie-Bars (Diagonal Braces)
End Stand To Cladding Stand Of Brackets
Side Stand To Cladding Brackets ( > 2 Frames Only )
Front & Rear Panel(s)
End Panels
Roof Panel(s).
Kickstrips (when specified)

These parts are all identified on the enclosed exploded view drawing.
2.2

Prior to commencing assembly, ensure that all threaded fixing points are clear of
paint

2.3

Identify the relative ends of the cladding brackets. Sequences of four holes in line
are used to attach to the frame. One hole a distance of 45mm from the nearest end
indicates the top of the bracket. Bottom holes are located 15mm from their nearest
end.

2.3

Review drawing NIR3-2331 sheet 1 (attached) to achieve acceptable understanding

of the final stand assembly form. Note that this is a generic view and not specific to
the rack in question.

2.4

Fit the adjustable feet with their respective locknuts and washers and fully screw
them into the base of each support frame.

2.5

Attach the retractable handles supplied to the front cladding panels ensuring that
they open from the bottom when installed. The top of all panels can be identified by
a double folded edge that prevents them slipping off the cladding brackets when their
retaining screws are removed.

3. Assembly Of Stand
3.1

Loosely fix the 4 outside corner runners in place ensuring that no excess strain is
applied to the fixing point by the rack attempting to lean over.

3.2

Using the tie-bars, cladding brackets, relevant nylon spacers and M8 x 35 fixing
screws loosely attach the rear cladding brackets and tiebars ensuring that the top of
the bracket is located to the top of the rack. It is important to ensure that the cladding
brackets maintain a distance of 15mm from the frame leg. A selection of spacers of
both 15mm and 5mm thickness are supplied in adequate quantity to ensure this can
be achieved. Each Cladding bracket requires an earth cable to be located behind the
top fixing point for panel connection later. At the front right hand corner of the rack, it
is necessary to fit two earth cables, one of which is used for the roof panel.

3.3

Position the M8 threaded bar in the top channels of each frame ensuring that
approximately 60mm protrudes from the top of the channel. Fit the 45mm long
spacer over each threaded bar and lower the roof panel into place. At this point, the
roof panel will provide the effect of squaring up the rack assembly and the corner
runners and tiebars can now be tightened.

3.4

Fit the remaining runners in place and tighten.

3.5

Where runner capping material is supplied, fit in place over the runners.

3.6

Fit the cladding brackets to the front of the stand in the same manner as in 3.2 but in
all cases use 15mm spacers only.

3.7

Using the M8 Dome Nuts and Washers, fully fix the roof panel in place.

3.8

Unscrew the adjustable feet as necessary to level the stand. When correctly leveled
tighten the locknuts to secure the feet in their final position. It is essential that the
locknuts are tightened - failure to do this severely limits the load-bearing capacity of
the foot.

3.9

Working round the stand from the back, hang and secure each panel section in
place using the M6 x 16 Pozi Screws. Each side panel is fitted with two alternative
earth tags for connection to one earth cable previously fitted.

At this point, the stand should be fully assembled, stable and rigid. Battery bloc / cell
installation can be undertaken in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines.
The above is provided in order to ensure that assembly takes place in a tried and tested
manner. If anything is unclear, please dont hesitate to contact us on
Tel. : +44 (0) 1785 660700
Fax : +44 (0) 1785 661299
Email : support@nirvana-engineering.com