2 installation, 1 checking installation site, Installation site – Yaskawa Varispeed-656 DC5 User Manual
Page 15: Caution, 2installation

2 INSTALLATION
E-5
2
INSTALLATION
This chapter describes the configuration, location, and space when mounting the VS-656DC5.
2.1
Checking Installation Site
Installation Site
Install the VS-656DC5 under the following conditions.
To ensure proper performance and long operating life, follow the recommendations below
when choosing a location for installing the VS-656DC5. Make sure the VS-656DC5 is pro-
tected from the following conditions:
• Extreme cold and heat
Use only within ambient temperature range: -10
°C to +45 °C
• Rain, moisture
• Oil sprays, splashes
• Salt spray
• Direct sunlight (Avoid using outdoors.)
• Corrosive gases or liquids
• Dust or metallic particles in the air
• Physical shock, vibration
• Magnetic noise (Example: welding machines, power devices, etc.)
• High humidity
• Radioactive materials
• Combustibles: thinners, solvents, etc.
• Lift the cabinet by the base. When moving the VS-656DC5, never lift by the front cover or the front
panel.
Otherwise, the main unit may be dropped causing personal injury or damage to the VS-656DC5.
• Mount the VS-656DC5 on nonflammable material (i.e. metal).
Failure to observe this caution may result in a fire.
• When mounting several Units in an enclosure, install a fan or other cooling device to keep the
intake air temperature below 45
°C.
Overheating may cause a fire or damage to the VS-656DC5.
CAUTION
Type
Ambient Operating Temperature
Humidity
Open chassis
-10 to + 45
°C
90 % RH or less (no condensation)