GE Industrial Solutions ASTAT-XT RVSS PANEL - Manual (Page 4)

DEH40620 - Page 2 AN BL-0464, Rev.02, 04/15/2012
ASTAT-XT RVSS PANEL
The environments for NEMA Type 1 enclosures shall be indoor where the
following condition may exist; falling dirt.
The environments for NEMA type 12 enclosures shall be located indoors
where the following conditions may exist; dust, falling dirt, and/or non-
corrosive dripping liquids.
The environments for NEMA Type 3R enclosures shall be indoor or outdoor
where the following conditions may exist; falling dirt, rain, sleet and snow and
undamaged by the external formation of ice on the enclosures. It is
recommended that outdoor enclosures should not be mounted in direct sun
light to avoid tripping over temperature & possible damage to equipment.
For all enclosure types the ambient temperature must remain in the range
from -10

C (14

F) to 40

C (104

F). Never store or operate panel below or
above ambient range. All wall-mounted enclosures must be mounted on a
non-flammable or heat resistant surface
Some enclosure configurations of Astat-xtRVSS Panels require ventilation to
keep the components and Starter unit within their thermal recommendations.
The enclosure door and sides contains grilles at the bottom and top to allow
for air to circulate through the enclosure. Ventilation is accomplished by the
cooling fan(s) mounted at the bottom grille(s) pulling air into the enclosure
and forcing it out the top grille(s).
The air used for ventilating the enclosure must be free from condensation,
moisture, dirt, dust, and flammable or combustible vapors and/or dust
The recirculation of air leaving the enclosure should be avoided. Air forced
out of the enclosure should not be allowed to circulate back into the
enclosure. All enclosures shall be installed where the doors are able to
completely open. Do not mount enclosure where the air-flow into or out of it
may be restricted.
.
CAUTION: Damage to equipment will result if panel is operated or
stored below or above stated ambient temperature range.
.
WARNING: The temperature of the starter heat sink fins may reach
90

C (194

F). Thus if not mounted on a heat resistant or a non-
flammable surface a fire may occur resulting in a fatal or serious injury,
as well as damage to equipment.
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