Bird Technologies 8251 Series-Manual - Manual (Page 15)

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Chapter 3 Installation
This chapter provides information for on-site requirements, unpacking, inspection, and preparing the load for use.
Unpacking and Inspection
1. Carefully inspect shipping container for signs of damage.
2. Do one of the following:
•
If the shipping container is damaged, do not unpack the unit. Immediately notify
the shipping carrier and Bird Electronic Corporation.
•
If the shipping container is not damaged, unpack the unit. Save shipping materi-
als for repackaging.
3. Inspect unit for visual signs of damage.
Note: If there is damage, immediately notify the shipping carrier and Bird Elec-
tronic Corporation.
Setup
Note: Before first using the load, get a resistance baseline for future maintenance. Refer to "DC Resistance"
on page 12 for details.
1. Remove the shipping plug from the load.
2. Replace the shipping plug with the vent plug. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 for pic-
tures of the plugs.
Mounting
Place the load in a dry, dust and vibration free environment. Do not use outdoors or in areas of condensing humidity.
For operation above 300 W, allow at least 6" (15 cm) of clearance on all sides of the load.
The load is equipped for either portable use or fixed installation. The mounting brackets on the front and rear faces
have four mounting slots arranged in a 5
1 ⁄
8
” x 15” rectangle (130 x 381 mm). Use a screw with a
1 ⁄
4
” (6.4 mm) diam-
eter max.
WARNING
The vent plug must be used at all times when the unit is operating or cooling. Failure to
do so could result in an explosion or severe burns.
CAUTION
This load is designed for operation in a horizontal position only, with the vent plug up. Do not use in any other
manner.