The kit contains a U-shaped piece, a vented
front cover, 2-side covers, two front brackets
and the required hardware to assemble See
the exploded view of the installation (drawing
175R5641).
Illustration 5.2: Pedestal parts
The pedestal has been partially assembled.
Before installing the drive on to the pedestal
it is important to anchor the pedestal to the
floor using the four pedestal mounting holes.
The holes can accommodate up to M12 bolts
(not included in the kit).
CAUTION: The drives are top heavy and may
fall over if the pedestal is not anchored to the
floor.
The entire assembly may also be supported by
using the drive top mounting holes to anchor
to a wall structure.
Illustration 5.3: Pedestal partially assembled
The completely assembled pedestal with ven-
ted front cover and two side covers installed.
Multiple frequency converters may be moun-
ted side by side. The interior side closing
plates are left off.
NOTE: The front and side cover mounting
screws are now recessed M6 Torx socket flat
head screws.
Illustration 5.4: Final assambled pedestal.
Install the frequency converter by lowering on
to the pedestal. The frequency converter must
overhang the front of the pedestal to clear the
retaining bracket on the rear of the pedestal.
After the frequency converter has been placed
on the pedestal, slide the frequency converter
engages the retaining bracket on the pedestal
and mount screws as shown.
Illustration 5.5: Mounting of drive to pedestal.
5. Installation on Pedestal - IP 21 / IP 54 Units
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