GE Industrial Solutions AF-650 GP MultiPulse Drive Panel - Manual (Page 6)

MULTIPULSE DRIVE PANEL
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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.
The environments for NEMA Type 4 enclosures
shall be indoor or outdoor use to provide a
degree of protection to personnel against
incidental contact with the enclosed
equipment; to provide a degree of protection
against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow,
windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-
directed water; and that will be undamaged
by the external formation of ice on the
enclosure.
The environments for NEMA Type 4X
enclosures shall be indoor or outdoor use to
provide a degree of protection to personnel
against incidental contact with the enclosed
equipment; to provide a degree of protection
against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow,
windblown dust, splashing water, and hose-
directed water, and corrosion, and that will be
undamaged by the external formation of ice
on the enclosure.
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 AF-600 FP
and AF-650 GP MultiPulse Panels require
ventilation to keep the components and Drive
within their thermal recommendations. The
enclosure door and sides may contain grilles
at the bottom and/or top to allow for air to
circulate through the enclosure. Ventilation is
accomplished by the cooling fan(s) mounted
at the bottom/top grille(s) pulling air into the
enclosure and forcing it out the top/bottom
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.
2.4 Installation
Panels must be installed per NEC 110.26 and
local codes and have minimum clearance to
operate door safely and allow for proper
maintenance as needed, (e.g., access and
change filters).
CAUTION: Damage to equipment will result if
panel is operated or stored below or above
stated ambient temperature range.
WARNING: The temperature of the Drive
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.