X250S Load Bank
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3) Safety
a. Grounding
The load bank must be firmly and electrically connected to earth ground via the
grounding found on the unit. Failure to do so could allow deadly voltage to be
present on the surface of the enclosure. The grounding connection provides a
low resistance path to ground. This grounding protects the operator from the
possibility of electrical shock.
b. Power Connection
All power connections must be connected or guarded. Failure to do so will
expose the operators to shock, causing severe damage or death. Without
properly guarded connections, the unit is in danger of grounding-out or shorting-
out the test power source.
c. Intake and Exhaust Ports
The unit must have free-flowing air through the intake and exhaust ports to
provide adequate cooling to the resistive elements. The resistive elements
convert electrical energy into heat. If the unit does not have a free flowing intake
and exhaust port, the heat will build up inside of the unit and cause mechanical
failure, leading to an electrical short circuit, ultimately damaging the unit and test
power source.
To increase the life of the resistive elements, allow the fans to run at least three
minutes after the load is removed.
No ductwork is permitted on the intake or exhaust of this unit as it will cause
backpressure and limit the cooling of the resistive elements.
Keep intake clear for 6 ft. and exhaust port for 20 ft. to allow full free-flowing.
d. Misuse of Product
DO NOT
exceed the recommended load limit of the test power source equipment
manufacturer. Damage of the test power source equipment will occur if over-
powered.
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