Installation
3.2 Mechanical Installation
3.2.1 Tools Needed
To perform the mechanical installation the following tools
are needed:
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Drill with 10 or 12 mm drill
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Tape measure
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Wrench with relevant metric sockets (7-17mm)
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Extensions to wrench
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Sheet metal punch for conduits or cable glands
in IP 21/Nema 1 and IP 54/Nema 12 drive types.
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Lifting bar to lift the unit (rod or tube max. Ø 5
mm (1 inch), able to lift minimum 400 kg (880
lbs)).
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Crane or other lifting aid to place the drive in
position
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A Torx T50 tool is needed to install the Unit Size
51IP 21/Nema 1 and IP 54/Nema 12 drive types.
3.2.2 Wall Mounting
This only applies to 41 and 42 Unit Sizes (460V, 125 - 300
HP, 575/600V, 125 - 400 HP).
Take the relevant points into consideration before you
select the final installation site:
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Units may be wall mounted or free standing. A
free-standing mounting kit is available from GE.
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Free space for cooling
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Access to open the door
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Cable entry from the bottom
3.2.3 Wall Mounting Instructions
1.
Top and bottom clearance is required for cooling.
A minimum of 225 mm (8.9 inch) below and
above unit is required.
2.
Mount unit vertically.
AF-650 GP High Power Operating Instructions
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Illustration 3.6 Lifting method for wall mounting
3.2.4 Floor Standing - IP21 (NEMA 1) and
IP54 (NEMA12)
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NOTE
The gland plate must be fitted to unit to ensure the
specified protection and to ensure proper cooling. If the
gland plate is not mounted, the unit on Alarm 69, Power
Card Temperature
Mark mounting holes on wall carefully using
mounting template from packaging and drill
holes as indicated.
Fasten bottom bolts and lift unit up on bolts.
Tilt unit against wall and fasten upper bolts.
Tighten all four bolts to secure unit against the
wall.
Cables are connected through the gland plate
from the bottom.
Remove the plate and plan where to place the
entry for the glands or conduits.
Prepare holes in the marked area on the drawing.
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