ABB ACS 160, User Manual

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ACS 160 User’s Manual 3
Installation
Study these installation instructions carefully before proceeding. Failure to observe the warnings
and instructions given may cause a malfunction or personal hazard.
Preparation before installation
To install the ACS 160 you need the following:
Wall mounting: screwdrivers, wire stripper, tape measure, drill,
∅
5 mm (0.20 in) screws, cable
glands.
Motor mounting: screwdrivers, wire stripper, tape measure, drill, cable glands, 8 mm (0.31 in)
wrench.
At this point it is a good idea to check the motor parameters and write them down: supply voltage
(U
N
), nominal current (I
N
), nominal frequency (F
N
), cos phi, nominal power and nominal speed.
Unpacking the unit
Check that there are no sign of damage. Before attempting installation and operation, check the
information on the ACS 160 nameplate to ensure that the unit is of the correct model. (See
B .)
Depending on the type of unit you have purchased, check that you have received all the necessary
parts. The delivery package should include the unit itself, this manual and a detachable Quick
Installation and Start-up Guide. The Quick Guide gives a summary of the installation instructions
described here.
The wall mounted unit is already equipped with a wall mounting kit. For a motor mounted unit you
will need a motor mounting kit. In addition, cable glands of appropriate sizes are needed.
To help you mark the fixing point for installation of your ACS 160 a Wall Mounting Template is
included.
Step by step instructions
The installation of the ACS 160 has been broken down into a number of steps that are listed on
page 4 and page 5. The steps must be carried out in the order shown. To the right of each step
reference is made to one or more Reference Sections on the following pages of this User’s Manual.
These sections give detailed information needed for the correct installation of the unit.
Warning! Before you begin read Safety.