SINAMICS V20 Inverter 
A5E37281078-003, 05/2016 
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Mechanical installation 
Protection against the spread of fire 
The device may be operated only in closed housings or in control cabinets with protective covers that are closed, and when 
all of the protective devices are used. The installation of the device in a metal control cabinet or the protection with another 
equivalent measure must prevent the spread of fire and emissions outside the control cabinet. 
Protection against condensation or electrically conductive contamination 
Protect the device, e.g. by installing it in a control cabinet with degree of protection IP54 according to IEC 60529 or 
NEMA 12. Further measures may be necessary for particularly critical operating conditions. 
If condensation or conductive pollution can be excluded at the installation site, a lower degree of control cabinet protection 
may be permitted. 
Mounting orientation and clearance 
Install the inverter on a metal mounting plate in a control cabinet. The mounting plate has to be unpainted and with a good 
electrical conductivity.