Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000A, Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 7000L Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions

Original Instructions

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage AC Drive Transportation and Handling Procedures

Bulletin Numbers 7000A, 7000, 7000L

Important User Information

Read this document and the documents listed in the additional resources section about installation, configuration, and
operation of this equipment before you install, configure, operate, or maintain this product. Users are required to
familiarize themselves with installation and wiring instructions in addition to requirements of all applicable codes, laws,
and standards.

Activities including installation, adjustments, putting into service, use, assembly, disassembly, and maintenance are
required to be carried out by suitably trained personnel in accordance with applicable code of practice.

If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may
be impaired.

In no event will Rockwell Automation, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages resulting from
the use or application of this equipment.

The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and
requirements associated with any particular installation, Rockwell Automation, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or
liability for actual use based on the examples and diagrams.

No patent liability is assumed by Rockwell Automation, Inc. with respect to use of information, circuits, equipment, or
software described in this manual.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, without written permission of Rockwell Automation,
Inc., is prohibited.

Throughout this manual, when necessary, we use notes to make you aware of safety considerations.

WARNING: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can cause an explosion in a hazardous
environment, which may lead to personal injury or death, property damage, or economic loss.

ATTENTION: Identifies information about practices or circumstances that can lead to personal injury or death, property
damage, or economic loss. Attentions help you identify a hazard, avoid a hazard, and recognize the consequence.

IMPORTANT Identifies information that is critical for successful application and understanding of the product.

Labels may also be on or inside the equipment to provide specific precautions.

SHOCK HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that dangerous
voltage may be present.

BURN HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a drive or motor, to alert people that surfaces may
reach dangerous temperatures.

ARC FLASH HAZARD: Labels may be on or inside the equipment, for example, a motor control center, to alert people to
potential Arc Flash. Arc Flash will cause severe injury or death. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Follow ALL
Regulatory requirements for safe work practices and for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Table of Contents

Preface

Summary of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Who Should Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

What Is Not in this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Commissioning Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Chapter 1
Receiving and Storing
Procedures

Transportation and Handling
Procedures

General Handling Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Shipping Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Receiving the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Export Crate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Chapter 2

Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Rigging Contractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Overhead Lifting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rod or Pipe Rollers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fork Lift Trucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Removing Wooden Skids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Removing Lifting Angles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Items Shipped Loose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Further Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Notes:

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Summary of Changes

Who Should Use This Manual

What Is Not in this Manual

Topic Page

Changed storage temperature to -40…+70 °C (-40...158 °F) 17

This document provides procedural information for physically installing the
PowerFlex™ 7000 medium voltage drives. These procedures include removing the
drive components from the truck and transporting the drive to the installation
site within your operation.

This manual is intended for use by plant operations personnel familiar with
moving and siting heavy equipment. Specific experience with medium voltage
and solid-state variable speed drive equipment is NOT required for this part of
the installation process, but is mandatory for subsequent connection processes.

This manual provides information specific to physically unloading and situating a
PowerFlex 7000 drive. It does not include project-specific, nor drive-specific,
topics such as:

• Dimensional and electrical drawings generated for each customer’s order.

• Spare parts lists compiled for each customer’s order.

• Drive-specific technical specifications.

Please refer to the following documents for additional product detail or
instruction relating to PowerFlex 7000 drives:

• Drive-specific Technical Specifications

• Installation Guide: detailed installation and pre-commissioning
information, including an overview of the drive interface and initial
parameter configuration.

• Commissioning Guide required procedures and checklists for Rockwell
Automation commissioning technicians.

• User Manual: instructions for daily and recurring drive usage or
maintenance tasks

• Technical Data: additional troubleshooting, parameters, and specification
information for MV variable frequency drives.

Rockwell Automation provides the site- and installation-specific electrical and
design information to the customer during the order process cycle.

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If you have multiple drive types or power ranges, confirm that you have the
correct documentation for each specific PowerFlex 7000 product:

• ‘A’ Frame for lower power air-cooled configurations (up to approximately
1250 hp/933 kW)

• ‘B’ Frame for higher-power, air-cooled configurations

• ‘C’ Frame for all liquid-cooled configurations

General Precautions

Commissioning Support

ATT EN TI ON : This drive contains ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts

and assemblies. Static control precautions are required when installing, testing,
servicing or repairing this assembly. Component damage can result if ESD
control procedures are not followed. If you are not familiar with static control
procedures, reference Allen-Bradley publication 8000-4.5.2
Electrostatic Damage” or any other applicable ESD protection handbook.

ATT EN TI ON : An incorrectly applied or installed drive can result in component
damage or a reduction in product life. Wiring or application errors, such as,
undersizing the motor, incorrect or inadequate AC supply, or excessive ambient
temperatures can result in malfunction of the system.

ATT EN TI ON : Only personnel familiar with the PowerFlex 7000 Adjustable
Speed Drive (ASD) and associated machinery should plan or implement the
installation, start-up and subsequent maintenance of the system. Failure to
comply may result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.

After installation, Rockwell Automation Medium Voltage Support is responsible
for commissioning activities for the PowerFlex 7000 product line.

, “Guarding Against

Phone: [phone]

Option 1 for technical support and option 4 for startup and field modification
inquiries.

[e-mail] or
[e-mail]

Rockwell Automation support includes, but is not limited to:

• quoting and managing product on-site start-ups

• quoting and managing field modification projects

• quoting and managing customer in-house and on-site product training

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Additional Resources

These documents contain additional information concerning related products
from Rockwell Automation.

Resource Description

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage AC Drive (A Frame) ­ForGe Control, publication 7000A-UM200

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage AC Drive (B Frame) - ForGe
Control, publication 7000-UM202

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage AC Drive (C Frame) - ForGe
Control, publication 7000L-UM303

PowerFlex 7000 HMI Offering with Enhanced Functionality,
publication 7000-UM201

HMI Interface Board Software Updater and Firmware
Download Procedure, publication 7000-QS002

Industrial Automation Wiring and Grounding Guidelines,
publication 1770-4.1

Product Certifications website: rok.auto/certifications

Provides detailed information on hardware
replacement, overview, control and power component
definition, maintenance and specifications for air­cooled medium voltage variable frequency drives.

Provides detailed information on hardware
replacement, overview, control and power component
definition, maintenance and specifications for air­cooled medium voltage variable frequency drives.

Provides detailed information on hardware
replacement, overview, control and power component
definition, maintenance and specifications for air­cooled medium voltage variable frequency drives.

Provides detailed information to configure, set up,
operate, update and troubleshoot the PowerFlex 7000
HMI.

Provides quick start information on updating HMI
Interface Board software.

Provides general guidelines for installing a Rockwell
Automation industrial system.

Provides declarations of conformity, certificates, and
other certification details.

You can view or download publications at

http://www.rockwellautomation.com/global/literature-library/overview.page.

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Chapter 1

Receiving and Storing Procedures

This document pertains to the Bulletin 7000 family of medium voltage drives.
Additional procedures can apply for specific equipment. See other
documentation provided with the equipment.

ATT EN TI ON : This document applies ONLY to physically moving and siting the
drive cabinetry. For procedures involving joining cabinets and cabling, as well as
electrical installation and grounding requirements, refer to the correct
Installation Manual for your PowerFlex™ 7000 drive.

Read this guide before attempting to move the drive. The instructions help you
safely inspect and transport your Rockwell Automation medium voltage product
to its installation site. Failure to follow the procedures within this guide can result
in personal injury or death, damage to the drive and potential economic loss.

General Handling Information

WARNING: Never attempt to lift or move the drive by any means other than the

handling methods listed in this publication. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury or death, damage to the drive, and potential economic loss.

• Approximate weights: 2300…13,600 kg (5000…30,000 lb).

• Rockwell Automation strongly recommends using professional riggers
with suitable rated lifting equipment to move the drive to its final
installation site.

• Have qualified professionals inspect all lifting equipment.

• Keep the drive in an upright position. Some units are top-heavy and can
fall over if tilted.

• Install the drive on a level (+/- 1 mm per meter [+/- 0.036 in. per 36 in.] of
drive length in all directions) floor. Use metal shims if necessary.

• Be aware the cabinets are not rigid structures. Avoid torquing or twisting
the cabinets while siting the drives or joining shipping splits.

• Only use fasteners with a minimum metric Grade 10.9 (SAE Grade 8)
strength. Rockwell Automation strongly recommends using Crosby bolt­type shackles.

• Close and secure all drive doors before moving the equipment.

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Shipping Details

• Keep the drive bolted to the wooden shipping skid to minimize the
possibility of it tipping. Do not remove the wood skid and top lifting angle
until the drive is at the installation area. If the drive is crated, the crate
includes a pair of lifting angles. Reinstall both lifting angles on top of drive.
High-power air-cooled drives and converter sections do not have wood
skids or top lifting angles but have permanently-attached steel frame bases.

Product
Type

Air­cooled
VFD

Liquid­cooled
VFD

(1) 4160V RPTX and 4160V RPDTD have two shipping pieces; 6600V RPTX has two shipping pieces; 6600V RPDTD has three shipping pieces.
(2) 6600V RPDTD (430A and higher) has two shipping pieces; balance of liquid-cooled offering ships as single piece.
(3) CMC cabinet and Line Reactor only have provisions for overhead lifting and/or forklift.
(4) Can use single forklift for CMC cabinet or Line Reactor (for configurations where it ships separately)

Receiving the Drive

VFD Frame
Type

‘A’ Frame One One One One Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes n/a Yes n/a

‘B’ Frame
with
heat sink

‘B’ Frame
with
heat pipe

‘C’ Frame n/a n/a One One or

System Voltage (VFD Shipping Pieces) Packaging Type Truck Type Off-loading Options

2300V 3300V 4160V 6600V Domestic Export Enclosed

On e On e On e On e Yes Yes Ye s Yes Ye s n /a Ye s n / a

n/a Two Two Two or

Three

Two

Yes Yes n/a Yes One for

(1)

Yes Yes n/a Yes One for

(2)

Tra il er

Flatbed Single TandemTop

When your drive arrives, remove the packing and check for damage that can
occur during shipping. Report any damage immediately to your carrier’s claims
office as soon as possible after receiving the drive. Rockwell Automation offers
reasonable assistance to resolve damage claims.

Forklift Overhead Lifting

Bottom
Provisions

Yes

(3)

CMC
cabinet
and Line
Reactor

CMC
cabinet
and Line
Reactor

Provisions

Yes One for

CMC
cabinet

(3)

(4)

and Line
Reactor

Yes Yes n /a

Each MV variable speed drive has a shock indicator installed on the outside of the
converter cabinet. The shock indicator shows black in the chevron shaped area if
the drive experienced sufficient shock during transit.

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Figure 1 - Shock Indicator

Red Plastic
Housing

Window appears

black if subjected

to sufficient shock

21 mm (0.8 in.)

51 mm (2.0 in.)

Receiving and Storing Procedures Chapter 1

If the shock indicator is blue, contact Rockwell Automation Product Support
Group. The drive can have internal damage if it experienced physical shock
during shipping or installation.

If the indicator does not indicate shock, you should still perform a full inspection
and verification in accordance with the pre-commissioning process outlined in
the PowerFlex 7000 [A/B/C] drive Installation Guide.

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Figure 2 - Drive with Top Lifting Angles

Figure 3 - Drive with Bottom Attachments

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Figure 4 - Lifting Bar and Locking Collar Location (mm [in].)

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Figure 5 - Tandem Fork-loading; Note Lift Bars and Shackles on Drive Base

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Pair of Lifting Angles
(2) and Hardware

Export Crate

If the drive ships in an export crate (see Figure 6), the top lifting angles can be
inside the crate. Cables are outside of the crate for pulling the crate out of the
container. Not all export crates appears exactly as shown. See the instructions
supplied with the crate.

Figure 6 - Export Crating

Locate the pair of lifting angles (if included) inside the export crate (Figure 7).

Figure 7 - Location of lifting angles in export crate

Handle the lifting angles with care. Most versions are very heavy (refer to the
following table for dimensions and weights).

Examples of Various Dimensions and Weights of Lifting Angles

Length each Dimensions Weight each

3 m (9.8 ft) 63 x 50 x 10 mm (2.5 x 2 x 0.375 in.) 13 kg (30 lb)

7 m (23 ft) 125 x 75 x 10 mm (5 x 3 x 0.375 in.) 105 kg (230 lb)

7 m (23 ft) 175 x 100 x 10 mm (7 x 4 x 0.375 in.) 140 kg (308 lb)

Install the lifting angles prior to moving the drive.

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Lifting Angle Pair

5/8 in.- 11 Grade 8

Lockwas her

Was her

Spacer

Install the supplied hardware as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9.

Torque imperial 5/8 in.-11 hardware to 135 N•m (100 lb•ft).

Figure 8 - Installing Fasteners from Lifting Angle (four 5/8 in.-11 bolts per drive cabinet)

Figure 9 - Bolt Lifting Angles Together. Bolt all Vertical Slots.

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M12 washer, nut

M12 bolt, washer

Shackle

The lifting angles hold the cabinets together to prevent separation and damage
while riggers move the drive to the final installation area. Remove the lifting
angles before attaching cooling fans and fan enclosures.

ATT EN TI ON : Failure to install the pair of lifting angles prior to moving the drive
can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.

Figure 10 - Shackle Attachment, Bottom Lifting Bar

Accessories

For drives with bottom lifting provision, attach the locking collars and shackles
(included) to the bottom lifting bar. Rotate the bar if necessary to suit the
available rigging. See Figure 5 on page 13

.

Accessory items can ship with the drive. During the post-delivery inspection,
locate all accessories or loose items listed on the shipping documentation before
moving the drive to an installation or storage area.

Magnetic devices such as DC link, common mode choke, or line reactors can ship
separately from the drive because of weight. Install these items once you install
the drive in its permanent location.

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Storage

Store the drive according to the following conditions if not immediately
installing the equipment.

• Store the drive in a clean, dry, dust-free environment.

• Maintain a storage temperature between -40…+70 °C (-40...158 °F).
Occasionally, liquid-cooled drives use coolant that has a freezing point
higher than -20 °C (-4 °F). Check the freeze point of the coolant on the
coolant drum label and verify that the storage temperature remains above
that point. Relative humidity must not exceed 95%, non-condensing.
Rockwell Automation recommends that you store the drive in a heated/
climate-controlled building with regulated air circulation to avoid damage.

• Remove all packaging from the drive for storage to prevent condensation
from damaging the equipment.

IMPORTANT Export-crated drives include a two-month supply of desiccant (from date of

shipment). If you require desiccant for longer storage times, please specify the
amount when ordering. You can leave the drive in the export crating until the
desiccant expires.

• Use factory-installed space heaters to prevent condensation if storage
temperature fluctuates or if humidity exceeds 85%.

• Medium voltage enclosures are designed for indoor use and do not ship
with sufficient packaging for outdoor storage. Verify that you provide
adequate protection for the equipment if storing it outside. Install
temporary electrical heating to prevent condensation. Space heaters rated
at approximately 150 W per cabinet suit most enclosures. To avoid a fire
hazard, remove any loose packing or flammable material from the drive
before using the space heaters.

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Chapter 2

Transportation and Handling Procedures

Planning

Verify that you can move the equipment into place. Check that all ceiling, door
heights, and turning distances are adequate. Prepare and verify the level of the
intended drive site.

Leveling

Prepare a level concrete surface for the equipment at the final installation site.

Verify that the siting surface is level to +/- 1 mm per meter (+/-0.036 in. per
36 in.) in all directions.

Once you position the drive, test the level. If necessary, shim the equipment with
sheet metal to level the mounting. If joining shipping splits, level and shim prior
to joining the cabinets to avoid torquing or twisting the cabinets on a non-level
surface.

IMPORTANT Improperly leveled sites can inhibit proper set-up by introducing

misalignments in joining hardware or interfering with latch and interlock
operations.

Rigging Contractor

Rockwell Automation strongly recommends that you contract professional
riggers with suitably-rated lifting equipment to move the drive to its final
installation site.

ATT EN TI ON : Do not lift or move the drive by any means other than the
handling methods listed in this publication. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury or equipment damage.

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Overhead Lifting

IMPORTANT For the largest direct-to-drive VFDs, the common mode chokes (CMCs) are

relatively heavy (5000 lb/2267 kg). To ease handling of the VFD enclosure, the
CMCs are shipped separately and the contractor or customer must reinstall the
CMC into the VFD enclosure on-site. The CMC is completely installed and tested
at the factory before being removed for shipment.

See publication 7000-IN003
CMC.

WARNING: Do not stand underneath the drive unit at any time during the
overhead lifting. Follow local regulations and codes regarding health and safety
at all times.

ATT EN TI ON : Load ratings of the lifting device, slings, hooks, and shackles must
have a lifting capacity rated equal to or greater than the load. Failure to do so
can result in personal injury and/or equipment damage. See the shipping
weights on the packing slip.

for instructions on installing a separately shipped

1. Use shackles in the holes of the lifting angles and use safety hooks in the
shackles (Figure 11
lifting angles. Use only 38 mm (1.5 in.) diameter holes for shackles.

Figure 11 - Shackle attached to Drive lifting angle

). Do not pass slings or cables through the holes of the

2. Verify that the angle between the lifting cables does not exceed 45° from
vertical (see Figure 12

and Figure 13).

3. You can also use a spreader bar to lift the equipment. Confirm that the
spreader beam has a load rating adequate for the equipment.

4. Lift the equipment a minimal amount to verify that it is properly secured
and balanced before moving the equipment further.

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45º Maximum

The lift points on the drive might not be equidistant from the center of
gravity, which generally is considered as the geometrically center of the
equipment.

5. Select or adjust the rigging lengths to compensate for the weight
distribution of the load. Maintain the equipment in an upright position.

Avoid abrupt movements in any direction.

6. To minimize risk, only lift the drive high enough to clear obstacles. There
is some tilt due to uneven weight distribution within the drive.

7. Lower the equipment for installation on a level floor.

Figure 12 - Top Lifting

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Figure 13 - Bottom Lifting

ATT EN TI ON : Drives can contain heavy equipment that could adversely be

affected by tilting the load too far. Such tilting can result in personal injury or
equipment damage.

Rigging equipment must accommodate uneven weight distribution within the
drive (Figure 14

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).

Figure 14 - Adjustment of rigging length

Transportation and Handling Procedures Chapter 2

Rod or Pipe Rollers

When vertical space is limited, you might need to fabricate a spreader lifting
beam. Adjustment is necessary to accommodate unequal weight distribution as
shown in Figure 12

Use this method only when moving the drive on one floor level with no inclines.

1. Use boards or steel plates (Figure 15

2. Carefully ease the shipping skid over the roller pipes until the entire drive

weight rests on the roller pipes.

3. Roll the drive to its designated location. Steady the load to prevent tipping.

, Figure 13, and Figure 14.

WARNING: Take care when using either a forklift or the pipe rolling technique
for positioning purposes, to prevent the drive from being scratched, dented, or
damaged. Stabilize the drive during handling to guard against tipping and
injury to personnel.

).

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Figure 15 - Pipe or Rod Rollers

Fork Lift Trucks

Use a single fork lift truck for drives not exceeding 3 m (118 in.) in length, if the
lift truck has sufficient lifting capacity. Move larger drives with two forklift trucks
operating in tandem.

Figure 16 - Tandem Fork-loading

1. Insert forks into the shipping skid openings from the rear of the drive.

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2. Carefully balance the drive on the forks (drives are usually heavier on one
side).

3. Use safety straps to steady the drive while moving.

WARNING: Take care when using either a forklift or the pipe rolling technique
for positioning purposes, to prevent the drive from being scratched, dented, or
damaged. Stabilize the drive during handling to guard against tipping and
injury to personnel.

Removing Wooden Skids

Removing Lifting Angles

Remove the wooden shipping skids only when the drive is in its final installation
location. At the back of the drive there are steel angle brackets holding the
equipment to the wooden shipping skid. Open the front doors of the equipment
to reach and remove the lag screws that attach the angles to the equipment.

Lift the drive using overhead lifting angles and slide the wooden shipping skid
out from under the equipment.

If an overhead lifting with a crane is not available, use two lift trucks with a
combined capacity equal to the entire drive. Lift the drive using the overhead
lifting angles and suitable spreader bars attached to the forklift trucks.

Remove lifting angles only when the drive is in its final position. The lifting
angles attach to the drive using 5/8 in.-11 hardware. Reinstall the 5/8 in. bolts in
their holes in the top of the drive to seal the bolt-holes (Figure 17

Figure 17 - Insert Bolts

).

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Remove bottom lifting bars (if included) when you no longer require overhead
lifting.

ATT EN TI ON : Refer to the technical drawings and installation manual for
detailed drive mounting instructions. Failure to correctly anchor the cabinet can
result in damage to the equipment or injury to personnel. Contact the area
Rockwell Automation sales office if you do not have these documents.

Items Shipped Loose

Further Instructions

Some items can ship loose. These are typically roof-mounted items removed for
shipment. These include fan hoods, redundant fan assemblies, etc. Remove these
items from the cabinets once the drive is sited (if not before) and before
continuing with the installation process.

To continue with the installation and pre-commissioning processes, please refer
to the relevant Installation Manual for your PowerFlex™ 7000 drive model.

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