3.1 GENERAL SITE AND SPACE REQUIREMENTS
When choosing a location for your machine, you must verify
that it meets all requirements outlined in this section.
3.1.1 Site Requirements
You must verify that the area:
l Allows for unrestricted access to machine controls.
l Conforms to the following:
o
Primary Power RequiredSingle-Phase 115 Vac,
50/60 Hz
o
Recommended Circuit AmperageDedicated 15 A
breaker
Note: For more information, see "Electrical and
Power Requirements" (below).
l Has clean, dry, compressed air.
l Is a dry, properly ventilated, and well-lit internal space.
l Provides for unobstructed machine motion and
operation.
3.1.2 Space Requirements
The area must meet the following space requirements. Allow
more space to access the rear of the machine for maintenance
and repairs.
l
Machine Size54"× 37" (1.4 m × 0.9 m)
l
Machine Height47"(1.2 m)
Figure 3-1: Dimensions of the machine itself, as
viewed from the front.
l
Typical System Footprint83" × 57"(2.1 m × 1.4 m)
Figure 3-2: Dimensions of the machine and it's
required added space, as viewed from above.
3.2 ELECTRICAL AND POWER REQUIREMENTS
You must verify that the site conforms to the following
electrical and power requirements.
3.2.1 Electrical Requirements
A certified electrician must make all electrical connections,
and it's your responsibility to verify that the electrical
installation of the machine meets all local regulations and
electrical codes.
l
Primary Power RequiredSingle-Phase 115 Vac, 50/60
Hz
l
Recommended Circuit AmperageDedicated 15 A
breaker
3.2.2 Power Requirements
If the site conforms to the electrical requirements, verify that
it meets the following power requirements:
l
Proper Grounding You must properly ground the
power input to the machine. Examine the continuity
between bare metal on the machine frame and true
earth ground (a water pipe or similar) to verify that it's
properly grounded.
l
Correct Plug Pattern The machine is shipped with a
NEMA 5-15P plug, designed for use with a NEMA5-15R
receptacle.
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