Simplex POWERSTAR 110 KW - Installation; Introduction; Load Bank Location

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5.0 INSTALLATION
5.1 Introducon
With a portable load bank, placement is not a permanent thing; however, because of its
mobile nature, extra aenon is required whenever the load bank is moved. Whenever
the load bank is moved, even within the same room, the following warnings must be
observed.
In this secon, you will nd:
— How to choose the load bank’s locaon.
5.2 Load Bank Locaon
The load elements in the load bank are cooled by a horizontal forced air system, which
discharges through the front of the cabinet. The
locaon of the load bank is of prime importance
and is one of the most crical factors involved in
safe operaon. The load bank must be posioned
and installed to allow for a 4-foot intake clearance
as well as a 20-foot exhaust clearance. Never
point the exhaust at nearby surfaces or objects,
which may be adversely aected by high
temperatures. Never operate the load bank in a
conned space without regard for adequate
intake of air and provision for exit of high
temperature exhaust. Consider that the load bank
and a nearby generator set may have to compete
for cooling air. Never bounce hot exhaust air o
nearby objects and allow it to re-circulate through the cooling system. Never operate
the load bank in proximity to a sprinkler system.
See Figure 1 load bank placement image for more specic details when choosing a place
for your load bank.
WARNING
Reverse air-ow will damage load bank. Please observe the above image for how air
travels into and out of the load bank.
Note: Load bank warranty is void if incorrectly cooled.
High Voltage: Because this unit uses dangerous voltage, turn o the equipment and
disconnect power source before opening the load bank.
High Temperature: Due to the amount of heat generated during operaon, allow the
equipment to cool before servicing or opening the load bank.
Rotang Equipment: Before opening the load bank, ensure that the power is removed,
and the fan has stopped completely.
For Operator Safety: Make sure this equipment is properly grounded when in use.
All compression type connecons on fuse blocks, load blocks, and contactors should
be checked for ghtness frequently. This check should be established as part of roune
maintenance.
Figure 1 Airow Diagram