3 Installation
3.1 Introduction
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3 Installation
3.1 Introduction
This chapter provides a description of the installation and the electrical 
connections for the variable frequency drive DC 1 series.
3.2 Mounting position
DC1 variable frequency drives are available with two enclosure versions:
• IP20
 
/
 
NEMA 0 degree of protection: for use in control panels.
• IP66
 
/
 
NEMA 4X degree of protection: This enclosure version protects 
against moisture and dust, allowing for use under harsh conditions in 
indoor environments.
Without the required additional measures, using the device in the following 
environments is strictly prohibited:
• Explosion-proof Ranges
• Environments with damaging substances:
• Oils and acids
• Gases and fumes
• Dust
• Radiated noise
• Environments with mechanical vibration and impact loads that go 
beyond the requirements in EN 50178.
• Areas in which the variable frequency drive takes care of safety 
functions that must guarantee machine and personnel protection.
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While installing and/or assembling the variable frequency drive, 
cover all ventilation slots in order to ensure that no foreign 
bodies can enter the device.
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Perform all installation work with
 
the specified
 
tools
 
and without 
the use of
 
excessive
 
force.
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For more information on how to install DC1 variable frequency 
drives with the various available degrees of protection and 
frame sizes, please refer to the following instruction leaflets:
• IL04020009Z (IP20 in FS1, FS2, FS3)
• IL04020024ZU (IP20 in FS4)
• IL04020013Z (IP66 in FS1, FS2, FS3)