Physical Installation; Environmental Requirements; Special Considerations For Outdoor Use - Franklin Electric SUBDRIVE UTILITY UT3P Manual Para Propietarios

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION

Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
Environmental Requirements
Risk of damage to drive
installation, or environment.
• Handle with care to prevent damage to the plastic components.
• Do not mount VFD on equipment with excessive vibration.
• Install in a location where temperature is within the range of product rating.
• Mount VFD vertically (top up) for proper heat dissipation.
• Do not mount VFD in direct sunlight or near other heat sources.
• Do not install in corrosive environments.
• Install at least 18" (45.7 cm) above the ground
• Installation of non-approved screening may damage the drive and/or reduce output.
The drive is intended for operation in ambient temperatures from -13 °F to 122 °F (-25 °C to 50 °C). Use the
following recommendations when selecting a location to mount the drive:
• The drive electronics are air-cooled. Allow at least 6 inches (15.24 cm) of
clearance around the unit for air flow.

Special Considerations for Outdoor Use

The drive is suitable for outdoor use with a NEMA 3R rating; however, the following
considerations should be made when installing the controller outdoors:
• Mount the drive on a wall or back plate no smaller than the outer dimensions
of the enclosure in order to maintain the NEMA 3R rating.
• The unit must be mounted vertically with the wiring end oriented downward,
and the cover must be properly secured (also applies to indoor installations).
• NEMA 3R enclosures are capable of withstanding downward-directed rain
only. Protect from hose-directed or sprayed water as well as blowing rain. Fail-
ure to do so may result in drive failure.
• Install away from direct sunlight or locations subject to extreme temperatures or humidity.
• Use appropriate screening for the air inlet and outlet when installed in areas where insect or small ani-
mal intrusion is an issue. Refer to
• Screens should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure proper airflow.
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6 in min
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Warm air
6 in min
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Cool air