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Chapter 3
Installation
Preparation for installation
Prior to installation of the panel, study
this instruction manual and the drawing
package, such as general arrangement,
one line diagram, schematic drawings,
wiring diagrams, panel arrangement and
electrical bill of material.
Installation should be in accordance with
the National Electrical Code, NEMA and
UL Standards. Unless the panel has been
designed for unusual service conditions,
it should not be located where it will be
exposed to ambient temperature above
40ºC (105ºF), corrosive or explosive fumes,
dust, vapors, dripping or standing water,
abnormal vibration, shock or tilting, or
other unusual operating conditions.
For installation/replacement of i-3 Control
Technology V2 in Siemens P1 panel, the
following conditions have to be met:
1. All branch circuit breakers must be
Siemens BQD type breakers – one and
two poles, 15, 20, 25 and 30 amp.
2. The panel gutter has to be clear,
only wires for electrical loads are
allowed in this area.
3. No feed through lugs, sub-feed
breaker or internal TVSS are allowed.
4. Sub-feed area is clearly designated
for i-3 V2 controller.
For detailed installation/replacement
instructions for individual i-3 Control
Technology V2 components, refer to
Chapter 6 – System Components.
DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause death or
serious injury.
Keep out.
Qualifi ed personnel only.
Disconnect and lock off all
power before working on
this equipment.