Installation; Mounting Considerations - YASKAWA VS-616PS5 Series Quick Start Manual

2.1 Mounting Considerations .................................................................... 13

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2.1 Mounting Considerations
Precautions
Observe these precautions to avoid damage to the equipment:
• Do NOT lift the VS-616PS5 by its cover, which may come loose. Handle the inverter unit only by its
base.
• Do not mount the inverter on flammable material.
• Mount the inverter in a vertical orientation (fins vertical) to promote cooling. See the section below
on clearances.
• The ambient temperature in an enclosure must be kept below 113 °F (45 °C). Install fans and enclo-
sure cooling as necessary.
Choosing a location
Be sure that the inverter is mounted in a location protected against the following conditions:
• Extreme heat or cold. Refer to the ambient temperature conditions on page 12.
• Direct sunlight. The inverter is not designed for outdoor use.
• Rain or excessive moisture.
• High humidity.
• Oil sprays or splashes.
• Salt spray.
• Dust or metallic particles in the air.
• Corrosive gases or liquids.
• Radioactive substances.
• Combustible solids, liquids, or gases.
• Severe physical shocks or vibrations. Refer to the vibration specs on page 12.
• Magnetic noise (e.g., welding machines and other large magnetic power devices).
VS-616PS5 Installation & Quick Start Manual

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
Precautions......................................................................................... 13
Choosing a Location ........................................................................... 13
Thermal Considerations...................................................................... 14
Clearances.......................................................................................... 14
Dimensions ......................................................................................... 15
Open Chassis Dimensions and Heat Loss ......................................... 15
NEMA 1 Dimensions........................................................................... 16
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