2.5 mm2.1 mm 2.3 mmInstallationEaton ePDU G3 Operation Manual P-164000277—Rev 1 www.eaton.com/ePDU 17Figure 12. Reversible Factory-installed Mounting ButtonTwo unattached plastic mounting buttons are included in the standard hardware kit with thread-forming M4screws and nuts for Americas, or M3 screw and nuts for EMEA (see Figure 13). These buttons provide a 2 mmmounting gap. These are supplied in case the default metal solution is not well suited to the rack. Or, you canuse these when you attach mounting buttons to clip feet to install the Eaton ePDUs. Your kit may also containtwo additional spare M4 screws.Figure 13. Extra Plastic Keyhole ButtonsIEC Outlet Grip Plug Retention MechanismThe Eaton ePDUs have a mechanism integrated with the outlets to retain a plug inside its outlet. This systemis a lever-actuated grip that prevents the plug from accidentally being bumped out or vibrating out of the outlet.It is not a locking device so the plug can still be removed in an emergency.To operate the grip mechanism:1. Make sure the locking lever is on the “O” position before inserting the plug.2. Plug in the power cord.3. Gently rotate the lever to the “+” position. You should hear a “click” sound as the plug retentionmechanism engages.4. To remove the plug, gently rotate the lever to the “O” position. Remove the plug.Figure 14. Plug Retention MechanismNOTE Only unplug the power cord when the grip plug retention mechanism is in the “+”position in the event of an emergency.
