GE AF-300 Power Supply User Manual


 
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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100 - 1.8
100
3900 - 3300
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Section 3
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES