HP Integrity Superdome SX1000 User Guide, Sixth Edition - HP Integrity Superdo - Page 162

Site Preparation Facility Guidelines In the event that the flooring is being replaced or a new floor is being installed, Tate Access Floors recommends its Series 1250 all-steel access floor with bolt-together stringers and 24 in. (61.0 cm) by 24 in. (61.0 cm) floor panels be used to support the Superdome installation. Figure 5-6 Tate Series 800 Floor Bracing Additional Support Floor panel 60SP039A 5/9/00 NOTE If the specific floor being evaluated or considered is other than a Tate Series 800 floor, the specific floor manufacturer must be contacted to evaluate the floor being used. Table 5-4 lists specifications for the Tate Access Floors Series 800 raised-floor system. Table 5-4 Tate Series 800 Raised-Floor Tile Specifications Item Rating Dead load 7 lb/ft 2 (34.2 kg/m2) Live load Concentrated loada Ultimate load Rolling load 313 lb/ft 2 (1528.3 kg/m2) 1250 lb (567 kg) 4000 lb (1814 kg) per panel 400 lb (181 kg) Average Tile load 500 lb (227 kg) a. With 0.08 in (0.2 cm) of span maximum deflection Windows Avoid housing computers in a room with windows. Sunlight entering a computer room may cause problems. Magnetic tape storage media is damaged if exposed to direct sunlight. Also, the heat generated by sunlight places an additional load on the cooling system. 150 Chapter 5