Mounting
4.3 Installing the enclosure outdoors
Wall-mount enclosure 6DL2804-0xxxx
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Hardware Installation Manual, 08/2009, A5E00378691N-02
4.3
Installing the enclosure outdoors
Under normal environmental conditions, degree of protection IP65 prevents ingress of dust
or water into the interior of the enclosure. Take the following additional protective measures
depending on the environment of the installation location:
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Avoid subjecting the enclosure permanently to water (for example, snow).
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Remember that direct sunlight can cause excessive temperatures in the interior of the
enclosure. In locations where this can occur, provide additional protection with some form
of roofing.
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Remember that opening the enclosure at ambient temperatures below 0 °C can damage
the seal.
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If you want to use the device in an aggressive environment, check whether this is
possible with the material in question.
