3     System assembly 
If required the switchgear can be transported and installed 
by specialist personnel from Eaton.  
 
This chapter contains information on transporting and 
setting up Power Xpert
®
 UX switchgear, on coupling 
busbar and on connecting the cables. 
 
3.1  Environmental requirements 
The switchroom in which the switchgear is set up must 
comply with the following: 
  All safety regulations applicable locally; 
  The requirements set out in the chapter on safety 
  The requirements in this paragraph. 
 
3.1.1  Climate 
In accordance with IEC 62271-1 par. 2.1.1 the climate in 
the switchroom must comply with the following: 
  Humidity: 
  90% Maximum relative humidity over a period 
of 1 month.  
  In new buildings it is essential to dry out the 
area before installing the system. 
  Temperature: 
  Maximum +40C, measured over a period of 
24 hours. 
  Average not more than +35C. 
  Minimum not less than -5C. 
  The room must be free from dust, corrosive or 
flammable gases and salts. 
 
If the installation has to operate in a less suitable 
operating environment it may be necessary to take special 
precautions. Users should consult Eaton. 
 
3.1.2  Room for extension 
If necessary, reserve sufficient space for later extension of 
the installation or the addition of auxiliary equipment. 
3.1.3  Floor 
The floor of the operating area should comply with the 
following: 
  The floor must be flat and level to within ± 2mm per 
metre length of the intallation; 
  The floor must not have any raised areas (bumps) 
though indentations are permitted; 
  The floor must be of adequate strength. 
 
Sections or foundation frames set in the floor can be used 
as the support surface for the installation. The area 
between the floor sections and the panel must always be 
filled in with filler plates to create a suitable support 
surface. 
 
Details on the dimensions and weight of the switchgear 
can be found in the floor plan drawing in the information 
pack. 
 
3.1.4  Floor plan 
Fig. 3-1 gives an example of how equipment is set up. For 
some other floor plans, refer to 9.2 of APPENDIX. Further 
information is available from the information pack that 
includes this manual. 
 
3.1.5  During transport and storage 
If the switchgear panels are stored temporarily prior to 
installation, or during transport: 
  Do not unpack the switchgear panels; 
  Store the switchgear panels vertically in a dry and 
dust-free area; 
  Ensure that the transport and storage environment 
complies as far as possible with the requirements of 
IEC 62271-1, par.  2.1.1; 
  Avoid condensation caused by rapid temperature 
changes.