90 Rockwell Automation Publication 6000-UM002E-EN-P - April 2018
Chapter 5 Preventative Maintenance and Component Replacement
Physical Checks (No Medium 
Voltage or Control Power) 
Power Connection Inspection
• Inspect PowerFlex 6000 drive, input/output/bypass sections, and all 
associated drive components for loose power cable connections and 
ground cable connections: torque them based on the required torque 
specifications. 
• Inspect the bus bars and check for any signs of overheating / discoloration 
and tighten the bus connections to the required torque specifications. 
• Clean all cables and bus bars that exhibit dust build-up. 
• The torques of incoming / outgoing cable screws of the power unit shall be 
check if they are in the specified range.
• Use torque sealer on all connections. Carry out the integrity checks on the 
signal ground and safety grounds. 
Physical Inspection
• Check for any visual/physical evidence of damage or degradation of 
components in the low voltage compartments. 
– This includes Relays, Contactors, Timers, Terminal connectors, Circuit 
breakers, Ribbon cables, Control Wires, UPS, AC/DC Power Supplies 
etc.; Causes could be corrosion, excessive temperature, or 
contamination. 
• Check for any visual/physical evidence of damage or degradation of 
components in the medium voltage compartments (cables, contactors, 
circuit breakers, isolation disconnecting blades, power units, etc.).
– This includes main cooling fan, power devices, heat sinks, circuit 
boards, insulators, cables, capacitors, current transformers, potential 
transformers, fuses, wiring, etc.; Causes could be corrosion, excessive 
temperature, or contamination.
• Clean all contaminated components using a vacuum cleaner (DO NOT 
use a blower), and wipe clean components where appropriate.
• Carry out the physical inspection and verification for the proper operation 
of the contactor/isolator interlocks, and door interlocks.
• Carry out the physical inspection and verification for the proper operation 
of the key interlocks.
• Carry out the cleaning of the fans and ensure that the ventilation passages 
are not blocked and the impellers are freely rotating without any 
obstruction.
• Carry out the Insulation Resistance (IR) test on the transformer, motor, 
and associated cabling. 
• Check all bolts for fastening and adjust them as necessary.
• Check all labels for readability. If any labels are unreadable, damaged, or 
missing, contact Rockwell Automation for replacements.