Mechanical Installation
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2.4 Moving the Drive
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2.4 Moving the Drive
Obey local laws and regulations when you move and install this product.
CAUTION! Crush Hazard. Tighten terminal cover screws and hold the case safely when you move the drive. If the drive or
covers fall, it can cause moderate injury.
Drive Weight Persons Necessary to Move the Drive
< 15 kg (33 lbs.) 1
≥ 15 kg (33 lbs.) 2 + using appropriate lifting equipment
Refer to Using the Hanging Brackets to Move the Drive on page 37 for information about how to use suspension
systems, wires, or hanging metal brackets to move the drive.
◆ Using the Hanging Brackets to Move the Drive
Use the hanging brackets attached to the drive to temporarily lift the drive when you install the drive to a control
panel or wall or when you replace the drive. Do not let the drive stay vertically or horizontally suspended or move
the drive over a long distance while it is suspended.
Before you install the drive, make sure that you read these precautions:
WARNING! Crush Hazard. Before you hang the drive vertically, use screws to correctly attach the drive front cover and other
drive components. If you do not secure the front cover, it can fall and cause minor injury.
WARNING! Crush Hazard. When you use a crane or hoist to lift the drive during installation or removal, prevent more than 1.96
m/s
2
(0.2 G) vibration or impact. Too much vibration or impact can cause serious injury or death from falling equipment.
WARNING! Crush Hazard. When you lift the drive during installation or removal, do not try to turn the drive over and do not
ignore the hanging drive. If you move a hanging drive too much or if you ignore it, the drive can fall and cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING! Crush Hazard. When you install the drive, do not hold the front cover. Install the drive with holding the heatsink. If
you hold the front cover, the cover will come off and the drive will fall, then it can cause injury.
◆ Instructions on Drive Suspension
The procedures in this section show you how to use wires to suspend the drive.
Model Suspension Method
2110 - 2415
4075 - 4675
Vertical Suspension
2138 - 2415
4089 - 4675
Allows horizontal suspension
■ Vertical Suspension
To vertically suspend the drive with the hanging brackets, lift the drive with this procedure:
1. Put wire through the 2 holes in the hanging brackets.
A - Suspension angle of at least 50 degrees B - Hanging bracket (2)
Figure 2.5 Vertical Suspension