Johnson Controls Penn VFD68D Series Technical Bulletin page 14

Mount the VFD vertically (Figure 7) in an acceptable NEMA-rated enclosure on a non-flammable surface.
When you drill mounting holes and mount the VFD, ensure that you do not allow metal chips or other material
to enter the VFD housing.
2 to 10 HP, 230 VAC
1/2 to 10 HP, 460 VAC
Front cover
See Figure 8 and Table 10 for mounting space requirements.
3.7 kW (5 HP) or Less
A
B B
VFD
VFD
A
Front
Figure 8: Required Clearance for Mounting Inside an Enclosure
Table 10: Required Clearance
Dimension 3.7 kW (5 HP) or Less
A 100 mm (4 in.) or more
B 10 mm (7/16 in.) or more
C
Wiring cover
Figure 7: Mount the VFD68 Drive
A
A
B
C
VFD
A A
Side
VFD68 Variable Frequency Drives
1/8 to 1 HP, 230 VAC
Front cover
5.5 to 7.5 kW (7-1/2 to 10 HP)
A
A
B
B
VFD VFD
A
A
Front
5.5–7.5 kW (7-1/2–10 HP)
100 mm (4 in.) or more
50 mm (2 in.) or more
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Wiring cover
A
C
B
VFD
A
Side