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  • Page 1 PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 2 The products covered by this instruction manual are manufactured and/or sold by Vertiv. This document is the property of Vertiv and contains confidential and proprietary information owned by Vertiv. Any copying, use, or disclosure of it without the written permission of Vertiv is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Startup Procedures 4.2 Normal System Shutdown 4.3 Normal System Turn On 5 Maintenance 5.1 Tap-Off Box Maintenance Appendices Appendix A: Technical Support and Contacts Appendix B: Inspection and Startup Checklist Appendix C: Submittal Drawings Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 4 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Preliminary Inspection

    • If the PowerBar iMPB will not be installed immediately upon delivery, it should be stored in a clean, dry area with temperatures maintained in the range of 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) and humidity of up to 95% Non- Condensing.
  • Page 6 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank 1 Unpacking and Preliminary Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. Inspection...
  • Page 7: Installation

    A plumb line is applied from the start of the run to the end of the run as a guide for the installation. Figure 2.1 Installation Overview Table 2.1 Overview Description Item Description Power Feed Box Joint Pack Busway track Monitoring/Communication Cover (Optional Accessory) End Cap Tap-Off Box 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 8: Power Feed Box

    Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide 2.1 Power Feed Box The Power Feed Box is an IP2X enclosure that provides connections for incoming power cables to the PowerBar iMPB. The Power Feed Box is usually the first component to be mounted on a run.
  • Page 9: Hanging Brackets

    (horizontally) or on its edge (vertically). NOTE: Vertiv recommends that the hanging brackets be mounted no more than 30 in. (762 mm) from the center of the joint packs and no more than 60 in. (1,524 mm) apart.
  • Page 10 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.5 Horizontal Mounting Bracket Item Description Drop Rod NOTE TO FIGURE: M8 Mild steel fixings should be torqued to 28 NM (20.65 lbs/ft). Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 11 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.6 Vertical Mounting Bracket Item Description Drop Rod NOTE TO FIGURE: M8 Mild steel fixings should be torqued to 28 NM (20.65 lbs/ft). 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 12 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.7 Underfloor Installation NOTE TO FIGURE: M8 Mild steel fixings should be torqued to 28 NM (20.65 lbs/ft). Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 13 . For units equipped with monitoring, the voltage sense leads are torqued to 7.4 ft.-lb. (10 Nm) for 3-phase and neutral conductors; the monitoring ground is torqued to 3 ft.-lb. (4 Nm). 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 14: Busway Track

    2.3 Busway Track The PowerBar iMPB system allows you to supply electrical power to other parts of the building using busway systems connected together. Busway track pieces must be connected to another track piece, an End Cap or a Joint Pack in order to complete an installation.
  • Page 15: Joint Pack Installation

    Figure 2.10 Bottom Up View CAUTION: When preparing the Joint Pack for installation, the bottom cover must be removed first, then the center bolt should be loose to ease the busway installation. 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 16 NOTE: Loosen the center bolt, leaving a few threads of the nut engaged to maintain the joint pack assembly's stability. This will offer greater flexibility during the insertion of the joint pack. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 17 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.12 Joint Pack Installation Item Description Joint Pack Fixing Bracket Earth Channel End Piece Fish Plate Separator 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 18 NOTE: The joint pack center bolt should be torqued to 25 Nm (221 in/lbs) 4. Insert the joint pack fixing brackets into place. tighten both fixing brackets to 10 Nm. Then tighten the joint pack center bolt to 25 Nm. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 19 Earth Strip (x2) Square Washer Clamping Plate Bottom Joint Pack Cover NOTE: Make sure that the Washer and the Clamping plate are square, before tightening the joint and fitting of the bottom cover. 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 20 5. Attach the Bottom Joint pack cover using the M6 socket cap screws provided. tighten to 8 Nm. NOTE: The Earth Tabs fit into the earth channel on the housing when the phasing is correctly aligned. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 21: Tap-Off Box

    The tap-off conductors can be inserted into the busway track while ensuring that no conductors are exposed to the installer. The PowerBar iMPB housing, earth strip and mechanical housing ensure that the Tap-Off Box cannot be inserted in the wrong orientation with reverse polarity.
  • Page 22 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.16 Tap-Off Box Installation Item Description Busway Feeder Interlock Channel Earth/Ground Strip Tap-Off Box Engagement Tab Rotary Handle Tap-Off Box in Installed Position Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 23 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.17 Tap Off Box Installation Clearances 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 24 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.18 Tap Off Box Installation Example - Above the Rack with Single Vertical Run of Busway Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 25 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.19 Tap Off Box Installation Example - Above the Rack with Double Vertical Run of Busway - Stacked 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 26 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.20 Tap Off Box Installation Example - Above the Rack with Single Horizontal Run of Busway Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 27 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.21 Tap Off Box Installation Example - Above the Rack with Double Horizontal Run of Busway - Stacked 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 28 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.22 Tap Off Box Installation Example - Above the Rack with Double Horizontal Run of Busway - Side by Side Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 2 Installation...
  • Page 29 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.23 Optional Ethernet Connection Port Position may vary based on final TOB configuration Figure 2.24 Padlock Diagram 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 30: End Cap Installation

    To Install the End Cap: Remove the two Pan head screws from the End Piece using a P3 screwdriver. 2. Remove the End Piece from the PowerBar iMPB. 3. Install the busway End Cap in place of the end cap.
  • Page 31 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide Figure 2.25 End Piece Removal Item Description Pan head screws End Piece Figure 2.26 End Cap Installation Item Description End Piece Pan head screws 2 Installation Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
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  • Page 33: Equipment Inspection And Startup

    Follow the Inspection and Startup Checklist on page 35 when installing the busway system. A qualified electrician should be employed to perform the equipment inspection and startup. System startup may be arranged by calling your local Vertiv sales representative or Vertiv. •...
  • Page 34 (via Tap-Offs) one by one. • Visually inspect the energized PowerBar iMPB route to look for any anomalies. Listen for noises from the system as this could indicate loose cover plates or connections. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 35: Operating Instructions

    4 Operating Instructions 4.1 Startup Procedures Before the PowerBar iMPB is placed in service after initial installation, after equipment relocation or after equipment has been de-energized for an extended period of time, perform equipment inspection and startup procedures as detailed in...
  • Page 36 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide This page intentionally left blank Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. 4 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance The design of the PowerBar iMPB lends itself to simple, reliable installation that enables future modifications to be carried out easily. It has no defined routine maintenance requirements. Any maintenance that may be required is easily identified by thermal imaging of the run.
  • Page 38: Appendices

    UAE - +971 488 64062 A.2 Locations Europe Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, Co. Donegal, Ireland United States 400 Supreme Industrial Drive, Anderson, South Carolina, 29621, USA N16/N17, Al Ghail Industrial Park, Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. Appendices...
  • Page 39: Appendix B: Inspection And Startup Checklist

    Appendix B: Inspection and Startup Checklist A copy of the appropriate checklist (furnished with the equipment) must be completed, signed, dated and returned to Vertiv. Warranty coverage of the equipment is not effective unless the checklist is received by the factory.
  • Page 40 Phase rotation should be L1, L2, L3 as indicated. 3. ____ Check and record the input voltages. If output voltage is incorrect, check for wiring errors or incorrect input voltage. Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. Appendices...
  • Page 41 Table 5.1 Input Voltages Input 1 input 2 input 3 input 4 Volts, Phase L1 to Phase L2 = Volts, Phase L2 to Phase L3 = Volts, Phase L3 to Phase L1 = Appendices Proprietary and Confidential ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp.
  • Page 42: Appendix C: Submittal Drawings

    Appendix C: Submittal Drawings The submittal drawings are in the order of document part number (DPN). Submittal Drawings Contents below groups the drawings by topic/application. NOTE: See SL-71013 Vertiv™ iMPB Submittals addendum document. Table 5.2 Submittal Drawings Contents Document Number Title IMPB BUSBAR...
  • Page 43 Vertiv™ PowerBar iMPB Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 44 Vertiv.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 1050 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, OH, 43085, USA ©2024 Vertiv Group Corp. All rights reserved. Vertiv™ and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vertiv Group Corp. All other names and logos referred to are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness here, Vertiv Group Corp.

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