Appleton Instruction Sheet: PlexPower Fiber Panelboard Installation and Operation, 504483-000 | Appleton Manuals & Guides

504543-000 INSTRUCTION SHEET

Installation Instructions and Operator Manual for the
Appleton™ PlexPower™ Fiber Panelboard

FOR PROPER AND SAFE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ AND RETAIN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

Applications

The PlexPower™ Fiber Panelboard provides control
of electrical circuits and communications patch panels
in hazardous environments such as:

• Petroleum plants

• Chemical plants

• Reneries

• Wastewater treatment plants

• Paper and pulp industries

• Other process facilities

Product Safety

PlexPower Fiber Panelboard with Belden Fiber Patch Panel.

Signal Words Defined

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
moderate injury.

NOTICE: Is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Safety Instructions

WARNING: Before replacing any part or accessory of the panel, ensure that the power to panel Mains is Switched OFF.

CAUTION: Live parts behind the cover; only authorized person to open.

NOTICE: For Internally Actuated Panel, a Dead Front Plate is supplied to ensure safe operation which will protect operators from electrocution.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

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Installation

3.0 Panel Arrangement / Configuration:

PlexPower Fiber Patch Panel with Roxtec Cable Management System

PlexPower Fiber Patch Panel with Gland Plate & Heater

FRONT VIEW

VIEW WITH ENCLOSURE DOOR CLOSED

SIDE VIEW

VIEW WITH ENCLOSURE

DOOR HIDDEN

ROXTEC CABLE

SYSTEM

FRONT VIEW

VIEW WITH ENCLOSURE DOOR CLOSED

FRONT VIEW

SIDE VIEW

VIEW WITH ENCLOSURE

DOOR HIDDEN

VIEW WITH ENCLOSURE DOOR CLOSED

SIDE VIEW

VIEW WITH ENCLOSURE

ROXTEC CABLE

MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM

FRONT VIEW

MANAGEMENT

FIGURE 1 - PlexPower Fiber Patch Panel With Roxtec Cable Management*

FRONT VIEW

FIGURE 2 - PlexPower Fiber Patch Panel With Gland Plate and Heater*

*NOTE: These figures are representative of all panels.

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DOOR HIDDEN

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Owner’s Responsibility:

• All installation instructions need to be followed.

• Users need to follow latest edition of the National Electrical Code® or the Canadian Electrical Code for installation guidelines.

• Inspect the panelboard thoroughly before operating.

• Understand how to operate all standard and accessory equipment.

• Ensure that anyone operating or maintaining the panelboard is qualied.

• Retain these instructions for reference during future inspections and maintenance.

Lifting & Moving Panel by Using an Eye Bolt

To lift the the panelboard, use M10 Eye Bolt and x it into both top mounting foot of panelboard enclosure and fasten it with nut. Lift panelboard
vertically with the help of a crane, wire rope, chain, sling belt etc. to enable movement/transfer of panel to mounting location.

FIGURE 3 - PlexPower Fiber Panelboard

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Lifting & Moving Panel by Using Forklift Truck

1.

To transfer panel from one location to another by use of fork lift some additional

care to be taken.

2. Keep Panel board vertical on a stand/pallet etc. from which we can lift panel board
to transfer to desired location. Transfer of panel with forklift without using any
pallet or stand could damage Gland plate provided on bottom side.

3. Ensure that panel board mounting location side is at front face of forklift truck.

4. For additional safety during transfer using forklift, it is necessary to secure panel

board to forklift truck with belt/wire rope/chain.

5. Ensure that operators will not get damaged during transfer.

Anchor Belt for
Additional Safety

Mounting Foot

Pallet to avoid any

damage to panel

board gland plate

Note:

In-case of PlexPower Fiber Patch with

Roxtec cable Management System Panel
Transfer make sure there is no damage to Roxtec
Cable System and frame.

Follow the instructions/procedure below to transfer the panel from one location to another by using forklift.

• Keep the panelboard vertical on a stand/pallet from which we can lift it and transfer to desired location. Transfer of panel with

• Ensure that Panelboard mounting location is at front of forklift truck.

• For additional safety during transfer, it is necessary to secure Panelboard to forklift truck with belt/wire rope/chain.

• Actuation components should not get damaged during transfer.

forklift without using any pallet or stand could damage Gland plate provided on panel bottom.

Note: If you purchased a PlexPower Fiber Patch
with Roxtec Cable Management System, make
sure there is no damage to the Roxtec Cable
Management System during transit.

FIGURE 4

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Mounting:

3.4 Mounting:

1. Ensure mounting studs /bolts are in place on mounting frame, mounting strut,
wall etc. according to dimensions specified on drawings included in Installation
section.

2. The panel board enclosure is intended to be mounted vertically. Use mounting
foot U-Slot for positioning and fastening panelboard.

3. Since upper mounting locations are tied with panel lifting accessories, use
bottom mounting locations first for securing panelboard.

4. Once the bottom mounting locations are securely fastened then release lifting
accessories and fasten upper mounting locations with wall or frame etc.

5. All mounting locations must be secured properly to avoid any damage.

6. If you find mounting foot damaged, then consult factory.

Mounting Foot

U-Slot

PlexPower Fiber Patch Panel

• Ensure mounting studs/bolts are in place on mounting frame, mounting strut, wall etc.

• The panelboard is intended to be mounted vertically. Use mounting feet U-Slot for positioning and fastening panelboard.

• Since upper mounting locations are tied with panel lifting accessories, use bottom mounting feet rst for securing panelboard

• Once the bottom mounting locations are fastened, release lifting accessories and fasten upper mounting locations with

• All mounting locations must be secured properly to avoid any damage.

• If you nd any damaged mounting feet, consult tech support.

using M10 Bolt.

wall or frame.

FIGURE 5 - PlexPower Fiber Panelboard

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Mounting Procedure:

• After both bottom and middle mounting feet are xed, remove the eye bolt from top mounting foot and x it with M10 bolt.

• Make sure that all the bolts are fully tight.

• The number of bolts required to mount the panel should be equal to the number of mounting feet of panel.

• Keep a 20" clearance to the left of the panel to facilitate the 120˚ door swing.

• Clearance between the oor and panelboard bottom is to be at least 1 foot.

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FIGURE 6

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