5 Installation at Site
5.1 Safety regulations
DANGER
Incorrect installation
Danger to life!
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Install PumpDrive in a flood-proof location.
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Never use PumpDrive in potentially explosive atmospheres.
5.2 Checks to be carried out prior to installation
Place of installation
The standard configuration has IP 55 enclosure protection and may only be used in
environments for which its enclosure provides adequate protection.
The place of installation must meet the following requirements:
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Well ventilated
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No direct sunlight
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No oil-laden air
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Protected from weather
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Sufficient clearance for ventilation and dismantling
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Flood-proof
Provide PumpDrive with suitable protection when installed outdoors to prevent
condensation on the electronic equipment and exposure to excessive sunlight.
Ambient conditions
The ambient conditions specified in the following table must be observed:
Table 12: Ambient conditions
Operating temperature
Temperature
[°C]
Without power derating
0 °C to +40 °C
With power derating
0 °C to +50 °C
The service life of PumpDrive is reduced if an average temperature of +35 °C/24 h is
exceeded or if PumpDrive is operated at temperatures below 0 °C or above +40 °C. In
addition, the power rating is reduced.
PumpDrive switches off automatically if excessively high or low temperatures occur.
NOTE
Contact the manufacturer if the device is to be used under ambient conditions
other than those described above.
5.3 Mounting PumpDrive
Depending on the selected mounting option, an adapter or installation kit is
required.
5.3.1
Motor mounting
The motor-mounted PumpDrive model is supplied, together with the pump, already
mounted to the motor via an adapter.
Adapters for subsequent conversion to the motor mounting configuration for
existing pump systems are available from KSB.
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