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Maintenance
Connections – Loose connections in the power wiring will generate hot spots. These will cause degradation
of electronic equipment. Periodic inspections should be made to ensure that connections are secure and
that there are no signs of excessive heating such as discoloration, and so on.
Corrosion – If the power module is installed in an environment with high humidity or dampness, electrical
connections may suffer corrosion. Periodically check the power module for corrosion.
Damage – Periodically check for rodent damage to wiring and other components.
Filters – Many high-powered control enclosures rely on blowers or fans to maintain a safe operating temper-
ature. The filters used with these devices should be changed on a periodic basis to insure adequate enclo-
sure cooling is maintained.
Dust – Periodically check for dust or other particulate buildup on heatsinks and bus bars.
READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE
CARRYING OUT THE WORK DETAILED BELOW
WARNING
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: Disconnect all power before perform-
ing any maintenance or examining the power module. Ex-
posed terminals may carry LETHALLY HIGH VOLTAGES when
power is applied.