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Chapter 3│Drive Installation 
3.1 Installation Environment   
To ensure the optimum drive performance, install the AC drive in a proper environment 
specified below.   
  -10°C to +50°C    (IP20 enclosure)   
  Do not install the drive in environments with wide temperature fluctuations 
so as to ensure the drive reliability.   
  When the drive is installed in an enclosure cabinet, make sure the cooling 
works properly to keep the temperature within the specified levels.   
  Do not allow the drive to freeze.   
  When drives are installed side-by-side in a cabinet, follow the instruction 
illustrated in Figure 3.2 to ensure the air flow. 
  Free from water, oil, metal shavings or other foreign materials. 
  Free from flammable materials (e.g., wood) 
  Free from harmful gases and liquids 
  Free from direct sunlight 
  Free from oil mist, corrosive gas, flammable gas or dust. 
  Free from radioactive material 
  Green Class 2 or above 
Up to 1000 m without derating. Up to 2000 meters with 1% rated current 
derated for every 100 m counted from 1000 m. 
  10 to 20 Hz at 9.8 m/s2 
  20 to 55 Hz at 5.9 m/s2