Floor Mounting Options

Install floor mount products on a flat and level surface such that all enclosures in the line-up are within ±0.25 mm (0.010 in.) vertical orientation. If necessary, use metal shims to level the enclosures before joining them.
  • Install product enclosures in an upright orientation.
  • Verify that the product enclosures are square, vertical, and stable.
  • Verify that filters and debris screens are installed.
Various mounting options are acceptable:
  • Rittal corner base/plinth system
  • Structural steel system
  • Anchor bolt system
  • Concrete screw system
For all mounting options, all four corner mounting holes must be used to secure the enclosure properly. Remove the debris plug when using mounting hardware that must pass through the mounting hole.
Typical Enclosure Mounting Holes

Rittal Corner Base/Plinth System

Rittal corner base/plinth systems are available from Rittal Corporation in 100 mm (4.0 in.) and 200 mm (8.0 in.) heights. Systems provide a base/plinth for each corner of a Rittal TS 8 enclosure and are secured by using an M12 screw in each corner. Follow the installation instructions for the product.
Rittal Corner Base/Plinth Mounting
Rittal Corner Base/Plinth System Components
Component Name
Height [mm (in.)]
Width and Depth [mm (in.)]
Rittal Model No.
Trim panels with corner pieces
100 (3.94)
300 (11.8)
8660000
400 (15.7)
8660001
600 (23.6) 1
8660002
800 (31.5)
8660003
850 (33.5)
8660004
1000 (39.4)
8660005
1100 (43.3)
8660006
1200 (47.2)
8660007
1600 (63.0)
8660008
1800 (70.9)
8660009
200 (7.87)
300 (11.8)
8660020
400 (15.7)
8660021
600 (23.6) 1
8660022
800 (31.5)
8660023
1000 (39.4)
8660024
1200 (47.2)
8660025
1600 (63.0)
8660026
1800 (70.9)
8660027
Trim panel only
100 (3.94)
300 (11.8)
8660030
400 (15.7)
8660031
500 (19.7)
8660032
600 (23.6)
8660033
800 (31.5)
8660034
1000 (39.4)
8660035
1200 (47.2)
8660036
200 (7.87)
300 (11.8)
8660040
400 (15.7)
8660041
500 (19.7)
8660042
600 (23.6)
8660043
800 (31.5)
8660044
1000 (39.4)
8660045
1200 (47.2)
8660046

Structural Steel System

Enclosures can be mounted to structural steel that is anchored to concrete that meets the following specifications and minimum dimensions.
  • Material: ASTM A-36 / ASME SA36, or equivalent
  • The minimum length indicates the length of beam (l) under each corner of the bay. Using the minimum length of beam provides a block shaped base under each corner. Alternatively, you can use two beams running parallel, each spanning from one corner to another.
Structural Steel Beam Cross-sections
Image that shows structural steel cross-sectional dimensions.
Steel Beam Dimensions
Item
Style
Depth (d) [mm (in.)]
Width (b) [mm (in.)]
Thickness (tw) [mm (in.)]
Flange (tf) [mm (in.)]
Length (l) [mm (in.)]
A
Wide Flange Beam
100 (4.0)
100 (4.0)
7.6 (0.3)
10.2 (0.4)
100 (4.0)
B
Channel Beam
100 (4.0)
43 (1.7)
7.6 (0.3)
7.6 (0.3)
100 (4.0)
Enclosures can be mounted directly to structural steel beams by using M12-1.75 screws threaded into the threaded corner holes. The enclosures must be secured to the anchor bolts in all four corners by using M12 nuts and lock washers. Secure the steel beam to the concrete floor by using M12 (0.5 in.) anchor bolts.
Structural Steel Mounting Configurations

Anchor Bolt System

Enclosures can be mounted directly to a level concrete surface by using M10 (0.375 in.) anchor bolts.
The enclosures must be secured to the anchor bolts in all four corners by using M10 nuts and lock washers.
Anchor Bolt System Cross-section

Concrete Screw System

Enclosures can be mounted directly to a level concrete surface by using M10 (0.375 in.) concrete screws.
The enclosures must be secured by the concrete screws in all four corners.
Concrete Screw System Cross-section
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