Installaon — 13
5 INSTALLATION
Normally equipped, Nep-
tune load banks are intend-
ed for outdoor installation.
A forced air system, which
discharges out of the top of
the unit, cools the load el-
ements (See Figure 1 Air
Flow.) Load banks require
large quantities of air cir-
culation, so it is essential to
install the unit in an area
that provides adequate air-
ow. Before conducting load
tests, a review of site condi-
tions by trained personnel is
recommended.
e load bank requires at
least 6 feet of clearance on the front, le, and right sides; and 1.5
feet of clearance in the rear (see “Figure 2 Clearance require-
ments” on page 14). Because of the high exhaust tempera-
ture, do not install anything above the load bank or install the
load bank under existing installations or in environments where
objects such as tree branches would be above the unit.
e load bank should be placed in a secure area accessible by
trained personnel only.
Because the unit generates a lot of heat, never operate near
sprinkler systems.
Operating the load bank in a conned space will recycle hot
exhaust air through the cooling system, which can cause severe
damage.
e load bank may compete with nearby generators for cool-
ing air.
load bank
p
laCement
Improperly
installing
this unit may
result in
damage or
destruction
of the
load bank,
adjacent
equipment,
and the
building
housing the
unit.
.
Figure 1 Air Flow
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