Bird Technologies 8890-320 Series - Manual (Page 17)

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Chapter 3 Installation
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.
Note: Immediately notify the shipping carrier and Bird Technologies Group.
•
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.
Setting Up the Load
Note: Before first using the load, get a resistance baseline for future maintenance. Refer to "Measuring
the DC Resistance" on page 14.
1. Remove the shipping plug from the load.
2. Install the vent plug.
Note: Refer to Figure 3 on page 3 for pictures of the plugs.
Mounting the Load
Bird 8890 series Loads are equipped for either portable use or fixed installation. The mounting brackets on the front
and rear faces have four mounting slots arranged in a 4
1 ⁄
2
" x 20
23 ⁄
32
" rectangle (114.3 x 526.3 mm). Use a screw with
a
3 ⁄
8
" (9.53 mm) diameter max.
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Place the load in a dry, dust and vibration free environment.
•
Do not use outdoors or in areas of condensing humidity.
•
Allow at least 12" (30 cm) of clearance on all sides of the load.
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.