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Chapter 3: Receiving and Installation
3.1 Preliminary Inspection
Before storing or installing the X5 drive, thoroughly inspect the device for possible shipping damage.
Upon receipt:
1. Remove the drive from its package and inspect exterior for shipping damage. If damage is apparent,
notify the shipping agent and your sales representative.
2. Remove the cover and inspect the drive for any apparent damage or foreign objects. (See
for locations of cover screws.) Ensure that all mounting hardware and terminal connection
hardware is properly seated, securely fastened, and undamaged.
3. Read the technical data label affixed to the drive and ensure that the correct horsepower and input
voltage for the application has been purchased.
4. If you will be storing the drive after receipt, place it in its original packaging and store it in a clean, dry
place free from direct sunlight or corrosive fumes, where the ambient temperature is not less than -20 °C
(-4 °F) or greater than +65 °C (+149 °F).
3.2 Installation Precautions
Improper installation of the X5 drive will greatly reduce its life. Be sure to observe the following
precautions when selecting a mounting location.
Failure to observe these precautions may void
the warranty!
See the inside front cover of this manual for more information about the warranty.
corrosive gases or liquids, or airborne dust or metallic particles. See
Chapter 2
for temperature,
humidity, and maximum vibration limits.
• Do not mount the drive near heat-radiating elements or in direct sunlight.
• Mount the drive vertically and do not restrict the air flow to the heat sink fins.
• The drive generates heat. Allow sufficient space around the unit for heat dissipation.
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE HAZARD
Do not operate or install any drive that appears damaged.
Failure to follow this instruction can result in injury or equipment damage.
CAUTION
RISQUE DE DOMMAGES MATÉRIELS
Ne faites pas fonctionner et n’installez pas tout variateur de vitesse qui semble être endommagé.
Si cette directive n’est pas respectée, cela peut entraîner des blessures corporelles ou des
dommages matériels.
ATTENTION