Eaton Xiria, User Manual

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Xiria
994.570 G01 06 13
3. INSTALLING THE UNIT
3.1 Environmental requirements
3.1.1 Transport, assembly and storage
conditions
If the temperature and humidity conditions specified in the
order cannot be guaranteed during the transport, assembly
and storage of the unit, preventive measures must be
taken in consultation with Eaton.
Care should be taken not to damage the unit, even if the
packaging has not been removed. The packaging is only
intended to prevent minor damage.
During shipment all switches are to be switched to the
earthed position (switch closed and change-over switch in
earthed position).
Special preventive measures may be required to avoid:

moisture absorption in the packaging as a result of rain,
snow or condensation;

vibrations during transport;

damage to the pressure relief valves. If the unit is
shipped by air, it should be carried in a cargo bay in
which the air pressure is maintained at 1 atmosphere
±10% throughout the entire flight.
3.1.2 Ambient conditions
Item Condition
Requirements for the floor
and wall of the building.

Minimum permissible floor loading 500 kg/m
2
.

The floor must be level and have a smooth finish to ensure that the carrier frame of the unit is
evenly supported

Provide cable recesses according to the floor plan (see Appendix 1).

The cable recesses in the floor can be sealed to prevent rising damp.
Polyurethane with a compact cellular structure can be used for this.
Requirements for
clearances around the
Xiria:

At least 60 mm at the top. This is equivalent to a minimum height of 1365 mm for the operating
area.

Left and right hand side minimum 50 mm.

Sufficient space should be available at the front and along the entire length of the unit for
operational purposes and to be able to work safely with the normal test equipment.

When the IAC classification is applied according to IEC62271-200 an arc channel shall be taken
into consideration, see section 3.2.4.
Requirements for escape
routes

When the unit is installed in an accessible area, escape routes shall be provided according to
the local requirements.
Ambient conditions
(IEC 62271-1)
Class
–25 °C indoor.
3.2 Installing the unit
The unit is supplied packaged on a wooden pallet.
Provision for lifting is fitted to the top of the unit,
see Figure 3-1. The unit is secured to the pallet with bolts.
Leave the unit on the pallet as long as possible, preferably
until it reaches the assembly location.
The unit can be handled simply and safely providing the
pallet and standard lifting equipment are used.
The installation of the unit includes the following actions:
1. Lifting.
2. Travelling.
3. Preparation prior to installation.
4. Installing the unit.
5. Securing to the floor.