Installation guidelines – GE Industrial Solutions AF-300 MICRO-$AVER II User Manual

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3-1

5" or more

5" or more

Figure 3-1. DRIVE MOUNTING CLEARANCE

2"

or more

2"

or more

INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT

Install the Drive in an indoor location that meets the
following requirements:

— The ambient temperature is between -10° C and

+50° C (+14° F to +122° F). Remove the ventila-
tion covers when the temperature exceeds +40° C
[+104° F].

— The relative humidity is between 20% and 95%.

Avoid any location subject to condensation, freezing,
or where the Drive would come in contact with water.

— Do not install in any location subject to direct sunlight,

dust, corrosive gas, inflammable gas, or oil mist.

— Vibration should be less than 0.6G.
— The Drive should be installed at an elevation below

1000 meters (3281 feet). For installation above 1000
meters (3300 feet) the Drive will need to be derated
1% per 333 feet.

Example: 5 HP, 460 VAC, output current 9 amps.

Application altitude 3900 feet.

% derate = x 1% = 1.8%

(9 amps) x

= 8.84 amps

derated output current.

Motor derate may also be required,
contact motor manufacturer.

INSTALLATION MOUNTING

CLEARANCE

— Install the Drive perpendicular to the ground and

with the lettering right side up. (If the Drive is
installed upside-down or horizontally, heat build-
up will occur.)

— Mounting screws or bolts should be of appropriate

size for weight of Drive.

— See the appropriate figures on pages 3-2 and

3-3 for the location of mounting holes.

— After removing the knockouts in the wiring lead-in

plate, install the rubber bushings supplied to pre-
vent cable damage and to minimize dust entry.

— Install at a sufficient distance from other equip-

ment, walls, or wiring ducts as shown in Figure
3-1 (these clearances are required to allow the
heat generated by the Drive to escape).

CAUTION:

Because the ambient temperature greatly

affects Drive life and reliability, do not install the Drive in
any location that exceeds the allowable temperatures.

NOTE:

When installing two or more Drives in close

proximity, allow sufficient space as shown in Figure 3-1
and install them in a horizontal row. If they must be
installed in a vertical column, at least 19.7 inches (50cm)
internal space must be provided between each one or a
ventilation baffle should be provided to prevent the
ambient temperature from rising.

CAUTION:

The mounting wall for the Drive must be

constructed of heat resistant material because during
operation, the temperature of the Drive's cooling fins
rises to approximately 90 degrees C (194° F).

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Section 3
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

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