Asco 4820, User Manual

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Installation
ASCO Model K875A Outdoor Load Bank
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SECTION III
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION CHECKOUT PROCEDURE -
TO BE DONE PRIOR TO OPERATION
This Installation Checkout Procedure is intended to be used upon initial receipt of equipment and
following any relocation of a permanent mounted Load Bank. These procedures apply to Load
Banks in general and may include steps not relevant to the specific unit being installed. Disregard
those procedures which do not apply.
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W A R N I N G
THE FOLLOWING TESTS ARE TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR TECHNICIAN USING
EXTREME CAUTION AS POTENTIALLY LETHAL VOLTAGES
AND DANGEROUS ROTATING COMPONENTS ARE PRESENT.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED, ASCO CAN PROVIDE START
UP SERVICE AT A NOMINAL CHARGE. ASCO ALSO WILL
PROVIDE TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE IF REQUIRED BY
CALLING (216) 573-7600.
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1. Verify the Load Bank placement meets the installation requirements found in the
INSTALLATION section of the instruction manual:
A. Check the clearance from both intake and exhaust to any obstruction.
B. If the location has a prevailing wind, make the wind aid in the cooling of the resistor
elements.