manualshive.com logo in svg

Bals VARIABOX, Installation And Operating Manual, Page: 3 / 20

Share
Download
Bals VARIABOX Installation And Operating Manual Download Page 3

Installation and operating manual VARIABOX

About this manual

This manual
  –  describes the installation and operation of the VARIABOX of Bals Elektrotechnik GmbH & Co. 

KG

  –  is an integral part of every VARIABOX and must be kept in safe custody during the product ser-

vice life

  –  must be read carefully and understood before use and any work.

Structure of the warnings

The following picture illustrates the structure of a sample warning.

1

1.1

1

Hazard-specific symbol

2

Signal word

3

Type and source of the hazard

4

Possible consequences of failing to comply

5

Procedure for avoiding hazards

EN

(11.2016) 

3 / 20

Summary of Contents for VARIABOX

Page 1: ...Installation and operating manual VARIABOX 60003205 Issue 11 2016 2016 11 10 EN EN ...

Page 2: ...ging and transport 7 4 1 Packaging 7 4 2 Transport 7 5 Design and function 8 6 Installation and operation 10 6 1 Changing the opening direction of the housing cover 10 6 2 Wall mounting 11 6 3 Connecting the supply cable 13 6 4 Routine inspections 15 7 Cleaning and care 16 8 Faults and their rectification 17 9 Decommissioning and disposal 19 Installation and operating manual VARIABOX ...

Page 3: ...IABOX and must be kept in safe custody during the product ser vice life must be read carefully and understood before use and any work Structure of the warnings The following picture illustrates the structure of a sample warning 1 1 1 1 Hazard specific symbol 2 Signal word 3 Type and source of the hazard 4 Possible consequences of failing to comply 5 Procedure for avoiding hazards EN 11 2016 3 20 ...

Page 4: ...arns of dangers that may lead to serious injuries or to death and or cause considerable dama ge to property if the instructions are not followed CAUTION Warns of dangers that may lead to reversible injuries and or considerable damage to property if the instructions are not followed NOTICE Warns of dangers that may lead to operational disruptions and or considerable damage to pro perty Damage to th...

Page 5: ... loads connected Factory fitted labels and markings on the VARIABOX should not be removed modified or blurred Protect against foreign bodies and impact of weather The VARIABOX complies with the protection degree IP44 IP54 or IP67 according to DIN EN 60529 VDE 0470 1 depending on the respective design see Design and function 8 Each of these mean Protection degree IP44 Protected against solid bodies...

Page 6: ...f a fire Keep easily combustible and explosive materials away from the VARIABOX Handle the cables with care by always pulling at the plug and not the cable when unplugging by preventing the cable from getting damaged mechanically by keeping intense heat away Protect the housing from mechanical damage such as shocks and hard impacts Never operate a defective VARIABOX Avoid tripping hazards 3 Enviro...

Page 7: ...ging materials of the VA RIABOX should therefore be brought to an appropriate recycling facility If this is not possible dispose of the packaging materials according to the locally applicable regulations Transport Check the delivery for completeness and integrity If you identify transit damage or if the delivery is in complete notify your dealer immediately 4 4 1 4 2 ...

Page 8: ...et outlet 9 Domestic socket outlet 10 FI circuit breaker 11 Toggle viewing window OTC flap FI circuit breaker Each VARIABOX consists of the components 1 to 5 All other components vary depending on the de sign in the quantity and type The nameplate on the left side of the housing displays the technical specifications of the VARIABOX as illustrated in the figure given below based on an example 5 Ins...

Page 9: ...3 4 5 11 10 9 8 1 6 7 1 Item number 2 Rated voltage 3 Rated current of the combination 4 Rated load factor 5 Product standard 6 Rated conditional short circuit current 7 Rated impulse withstand voltage 8 Protection degree 9 Rated frequency 10 Dimensions 11 Weight ...

Page 10: ...over s direction of opening needs to be changed pro ceed as follows 1 Loosen the captive housing screws and open the VARIABOX 2 Loosen the screws 1 with which the hinges are fixed to the housing and remove the hinges 3 Push the hinge piece to the side and replace the screw 1 in the borehole maximum torque 1 Nm 4 Loosen the screws 2 with which the hinges are fixed to the cover and remove the hinges...

Page 11: ...e option is to use the outer fastenings as descri bed below The other option is that the screw connection to the wall takes place through the threaded shafts for the captive housing screws Design and function 8 The shafts are intended for 6 mm screws 1 Loosen the screws of the outer fastenings on the back side of the VARIABOX and push them out either downwards or upwards 2 Tighten the screws again...

Page 12: ... The supply cable may carry high electrical voltage that is fatal Pay attention to the five safety rules of electricity 1 De energise 2 Secure the supply from being switched on again 3 Ensure the de energised condition 4 Connect to earth and short circuit 5 Cover or cordon off adjacent live parts Choose the required cable cross sections and line fuses based on the specifications given on the namep...

Page 13: ...ip Once the cable length required for the wiring has been re ached fix the cable gland with screws 5 Press the brackets of the supporting rails inside and press the supporting rails back to their original position 6 Connect the cores to the terminal strip 7 Close the cover of the VARIABOX and tighten the captive screws 8 If necessary switch the fuse elements and the FI circuit breaker on ...

Page 14: ...hs If in the respective design of the VARIABOX an FI circuit breaker is installed it must be tested regular ly The test intervals depend on the specific application and may vary 1 Put the switch lever to the I position 2 Press the T test button ð The FI circuit breaker trips and the switch lever jumps to the 0 position 3 If the FI circuit breaker does not trip the VARIABOX must be put out of opera...

Page 15: ...y dirty DANGER Electrical voltage The device contains parts that carry hazardous voltage that may be fatal 1 Pull out the plugs to the loads before cleaning them 2 Make sure that the plug covers are closed 3 Never use steam or water jet cleaners NOTICE Damage to the plastic parts Corrosive cleaning agents may attack or destroy the plastic parts 1 Use only a cloth moistened with water for cleaning ...

Page 16: ... corresponding plug from the VARIABOX 2 Check whether the associated fuse element or the FI circuit breaker has tripped If this is the case continue with step 3 otherwise inform a qualified electrician ð This completes the troubleshooting here 3 Unlock the OTC flap of the corresponding fuse element by operating the lever s 4 Open the OTC flap completely In doing so overcome the perceptible resista...

Page 17: ...g it slightly The flap locked securely with the pre tensioned spring mechanism 8 Put the VARIABOX out of operation and notify your supplier immediately ð This completes the troubleshooting here 9 Insert the plug for the load once again If the fuse elements trip again then the fault lies in the load or its supply cable 10 Close the OTC flap by tapping it slightly The flap locked securely with the p...

Page 18: ...proper disposal Always make sure to observe and fol low the local regulations The VARIABOX should not be disposed of in household waste Environmental damage and risk to per sonal health are avoided with proper disposal 9 Installation and operating manual VARIABOX 11 2016 18 20 ...

Page 19: ...Installation and operating manual VARIABOX EN 11 2016 19 20 ...

Page 20: ...399 Kirchhundem GERMANY Tel 49 27 23 7 71 0 Fax 49 27 23 7 71 1 77 E mail info bals com Disclosure to third parties only with the consent of Bals Elektrotechnik GmbH Co KG All rights reserved Only valid at the time of printing Update when reused ...

Reviews:

No comments