TS_610_01 PowerWAVE 6000 S3 (60-120kVA) User Manual 21/10/19
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Installation Planning
3.1
Introduction
A certain amount of pre-planning will help ensure a smooth and trouble-free UPS installation process. This chapter
contains essential information concerning the environmental, mechanical and electrical requirements that should be
considered when planning the installation of the PowerWAVE 6000 S3 (60-120 kVA) UPS system.
3.2
Environmental and mechanical planning
3.2.1 Environmental considerations
It is essential that the following environmental guidelines are observed when planning a suitable UPS location and
operating environment.
1. The route to the installation location must allow the equipment to be transported in an upright position.
2. The floor at the proposed installation site and en-route from the off-loading point must be able to safely take the
weight of the UPS and battery equipment plus the fork lift during transit.
3. Locations with high ambient temperature, moisture or humidity must be avoided.
a) The installation site humidity should be <95% non-condensing.
b) The prescribed equipment ambient temperature is 0°C to +40°C.
c) A battery temperature of 20°C to 25°C is recommended to achieve a long battery life.
d) The air conditioning system must be able to provide a sufficient amount of cooling air to keep the room within the
prescribed temperature range.
e) The air entering the UPS must not 40°C.
4. To obtain the best system performance the following environmental conditions should also be considered:
a) Fire protection standards must be respected.
b) The location must be free of dust and corrosive, or explosive, gases.
c) The location must be vibration free.
d) If the UPS is located in bayed enclosures, partition walls must be installed.
e) The minimum cabinet clearances described below must be provided.
Key Point:
If you are installing an external battery cabinet supplied by Kohler Uninterruptible Power Ltd you
should refer to the manual that is provided with the cabinet for installation instructions.
