Tools Needed; General Considerations; Space; Mechanical Installation - GE AF-600 FP Operating Instructions Manual

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5.3 Mechanical Installation

Preparation of the mechanical installation of the frequency converter must be done carefully to ensure a proper result and to avoid additional work during
installation. Start taking a close look at the mechanical drawings at the end of this instruction to become familiar with the space demands.

5.3.1 Tools Needed

To perform the mechanical installation the following tools are needed:
Drill with 10 or 12 mm drill
Tape measure
Wrench with relevant metric sockets (7-17 mm)
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Extensions to wrench
Sheet metal punch for conduits or cable glands in IP 21/Nema 1 and IP 54/Nema 12 drive types.
Lifting bar to lift the unit (rod or tube max. Ø 25 mm (1 inch), able to lift minimum 400 kg (880 lbs)).
Crane or other lifting aid to place the frequency converter in position
A Torx T50 tool is needed to install the Unit Size 51IP 21/Nema 1 and IP 54/Nema 12 drive types.

5.3.2 General Considerations

Space

Ensure proper space above and below the frequency converter to allow airflow and cable access. In addition space in front of the unit must be considered to
enable opening of the door of the panel.
Illustration 5.8: Space in front of IP21/Nema 1 and IP54/Nema 12 drive in
unit sizes 41 and 42 .
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AF-600 FP High Power Operating Instructions
Illustration 5.9: Space in front of IP21/Nema 1 and IP54/Nema drive types
for unit size 51.

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