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HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION
5. HANDLING, TRANSPORTATION AND
INSTALLATION
Read carefully the following installations and system commissioning instructions for a correct mechanical
and electrical installation.
5.1. Environmental Ratings
An adequate installation should ensure a normal working and lifetime. The VS65 soft starters must be
installed in locations under the following conditions:
o Protection degree: IP41
o Working temperature: 0ºC to +50ºC.
o Humidity: 5~95% without condensation. (Optionally equipped with heating resistors)
o Keep apart from scrap, conductive dust and corrosive gases.
o Height: Up to 1000m (For higher altitude, please contact Power Electronics.)
5.2. Reception and Storage
The VS65 series soft starters are carefully tested and perfectly packed before delivering. In the event of
transport damage, please ensure that you notify the transport agency and Power Electronics: 902 40 20
70 (International +34 96 136 65 57) or your nearest agent, within 24hrs from receipt of the goods.
Make sure model and serial number of the Inverter are the same on the box, delivery note and unit.
The storage of the inverter should be sun and moisture protected and with an ambient temperature
between -20°C and +50°C.
5.3. Handling and Transportation
The VS65 is transported in vertical position. Do not stack equipments. After the reception, do not store
the equipment outside and keep them in a dry and ventilated room.
The equipment is designed to be transported with a forklift truck from above or with a crane from the top
eyebolts.
CAUTION
If the maximum tonnage of
it could cause
damage to the equipment and lead to injury to people.
During transportation and handling the goods should not be exposed to moisture, overturned, inverted,
tilted or impacted, the tilting angle should be no more than 30º. Avoid brusque movements and shocks
during transportation, especially when lowering.
In case of using a forklift truck, take care about the load distribution, the use of a safety strap or tension
belts are recommended.