Vacon 500X, User Manual

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3.6 Conduit Usage
The Vacon 500x drive in the NEMA 4x / IP66 enclosure is rated for 1000 psi washdown from 6 inches. To
keep this rating, the use of a sealed conduit is required. The use of a Romex-type conduit will not prevent
water entry into the enclosure. If the approved conduit is not used, all warranty claims against water
damage will be void.
3.7 Condensation
The washdown process of an Vacon 500x drive may create a temperature and humidity change in and
around the drive. If the unit is mounted in a cool environment and washed down with higher-temperature
water, as the drive cools to room temperature, condensation can form inside the drive, especially around
the display. To prevent this from happening, avoid using sealed connectors around rubber-coated cables
to seal the drive. These do not allow any air transfer and hence create a level of condensation and humidity
that exceeds the drive’s rating.