GE Industrial Solutions AF-650 GP MultiPulse Drive Panel - Manual (Page 5)

MULTIPULSE DRIVE PANEL
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2 Installation and Start-up
The following information is provided for
reference use during the installation of your
AF-600 FP and AF-650 GP MultiPulse Drive
Panels. Please note that all equipment shall
be installed in accordance with the 2011
edition of NFPA 70 (National Electric Code)
along with applicable local codes. This
document provides information pertaining to:
inspections, environment, installation, and
wiring. AF 650 GP Design and Installation
Guide (DET–767), AF-650 GP Programming
Guide (DET-618) and the AF-600 FP Design
and Installation Guide (DET–768), AF-600 FP
Programming Guide (DET-620) and the AF-600
FP and AF-650 GP MultiPulse Drive Panel
Operating Instructions contained in this
notebook have additional information and will
be referenced throughout this document.
GE MultiPulse Drive Panels, which include 18
pulse drives and variations like 12 or 24 units,
incorporate an AF-600 FP or AF-650 GP core
drive with additional rectifiers, a phase shifting
transformer and control components to
provide solutions with a lower level of
incoming line harmonics and easier
compliance with IEEE 519-1992 distortion
levels.
2.1 Inspection # 1
After unpacking your control panel inspect it
for damage that may have occurred during
shipment.
If any damage is found please report it to the
distributor from which the panel was
purchased.
2.2 Preparing for Installation
Remove and discard desiccant packs, if
included.
Before you begin to install the drive panel,
make sure the proper equipment for lifting is
available. Refer to the appropriate Outline
drawing for the dimensions, estimated weight,
and required clearances for installation.
Refer to Layout and Elementary diagrams
shipped with the panel when wiring your AF-
600 FP and AF-650 GP MultiPulse Drive Panel.
2.3 Environment
AF-600 FP and AF-650 GP MultiPulse Drive
Panels are available in different NEMA types of
enclosures. These types of enclosures consist
of NEMA 1, 12, 3R, 4 & 4X. The environment
must also be totally free from flammable or
combustible vapors and/or dust.
The environments for NEMA Type 1 enclosures
shall be indoor where the following condition
may exist; falling dirt.
CAUTION: Care should be taken when
unpacking the panel, improper use of tools
could damage equipment.
WARNING: Improper lifting of enclosure could
result in a fatal or serious injury.
WARNING: Failure to comply with this
instruction could result in a fire and/or
explosion, thus resulting in a fatal or serious
injury.
CAUTION: On Wall-Mounted enclosures the panel
doors can swing through 180+ degrees and there
are no stops to inhibit the door from hitting
equipment located next to the panel. This could
result in damage to the door mounted switches and
indicator lights on the panel door.