11 Nov
2001
11 Nov
'01
6:32 p.m.
What kind of equipment/strategy do we use to lift
heavy equipment into
place in a rack so that it can be fastened to the rack? Is there some
jack or hydraulic lift that can be used?
Case in point:
1. Two bottles of cheap wine (consume before lifting).
2. A few tables and chairs.
3. Drink the wine
4. Pretend you're muscular and strong, pound chest like tarzan
5. Bolt the slides on first
6. Move the tables and chairs near the rack, pull out the slides
7. Lift the (in this case VAX 8350) machine on the table, chairs or on a big
pile of manuals.
8. Take your time when bolting the slides to the computer, see #3.
9. For the really adventurous you can now get some beer and continue by
reconfiguring multinet.
Please tell me that the best method doesn't begin with "create a list
of muscular friends".
I've been thinking of getting a rack winch like the one demonstrated in
the HP 7935 manual. Until that I'll continue breaking my back. Beats going
to the gym.
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jht