Lifting and mounting the drive – Rockwell Automation 23C PowerFlex 400 AC Drive Packages for Fan & Pump Apps User Manual

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Rockwell Automation Publication 23C-IN001B-EN-P - June 2013

Chapter 3

Mechanical Installation

Lifting and Mounting the
Drive

Care should be used to prevent damage due to dropping or jolting when moving
the drive. A fork lift truck or similar means of lifting and transporting may be
used. Sling in a manner that will equalize the load at the pickup points. Use a
spreader bar if the angle of the sling is less than 45 degrees relative to horizontal.
Do not jolt while lifting.

Figure 148 - Lifting the Drive

Use the following procedure to lift and mount the drive.

1. Attach a sling with safety hooks or clevis clamps to the two lifting holes.

Make certain that the angle of the sling is not less than 45 degrees relative
to horizontal.

2. Using an overhead or portable hoist, attach a free-fall chain to the chain

secured to the drive. Take up any vertical slack in the chain.

3. Using the hoist, lift the drive from the horizontal shipping pallet.
4. Position the drive.
5. Attach the drive to a vertical surface using the mounting holes provided.

Use washers under the bolt heads.

DRIVE

OFF

HAND

AUTO

MOTOR

TEST

BYPASS

DRIVE

MOTOR

BYPASS

RUN

SEE DRIVE DISPLAY

FOR DRIVE STATUS

READY

PURGE

D O

C

DRIVE

DIC

OL

BYPASS

TRIP

BC

OUPUT
ENABE

DRIVE

Lifting Hole

45˚ Min.

Front View

Right Side View

INTERLOCK
OPEN

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