Introduction

This equipment does not achieve its ratings until it is installed per record/as-built drawings, installed per the instructions contained in this document, and has operational environmental controls with appropriate settings to help mitigate environmental influences. This equipment can be stored in a climate controlled area that uses both heating and cooling to maintain acceptable environmental conditions. Indoor and outdoor rated equipment is not suitable for outdoor storage.

• The equipment should be treated as if it is in storage until it is installed and operational. The storage area should be clean, dry (75% or less relative humidity), and climate controlled with proper ventilation.

• To keep the equipment dry, the use of heaters is required in some cases (for example, during seasonal or low periods of electrical loading and equipment de-energization):

  • Consult the engineer of record for the appropriate environmental control settings or means to mitigate environmental influences.

  • If so equipped, ensure that the thermostats and/or humidistats are set to mitigate condensation. A minimum of 125 W of heat per section is suggested.

  • If heaters are used with the equipment that were not included in the equipment by Schneider Electric, they must be clean and free of debris and grease. Greasy and/or smoky heaters can contaminate electrical insulation and lead to dielectric breakdown and/or tracking.

• Shipping packaging is not suitable for and cannot be used by itself for equipment storage unless otherwise indicated on the shipping packaging labeling.

• When receiving equipment, the equipment may be at a lower temperature than the ambient air temperature. Allow time for the equipment temperature, including the temperature of internal components, to rise to the ambient air temperature before making openings in or otherwise disturbing the packaging. Condensation can occur on and inside the equipment if warm air contacts cold surfaces of the equipment. Moisture damage can occur, destroying the dielectric capabilities of the equipment and rendering it unusable.

• The factory shipping wrap around the equipment on shipping pallets is not suitable for non-enclosed over-the-road transportation that risks exposing the equipment to the elements. The factory shipping wrap around the equipment should remain on the equipment until the equipment is ready to be inspected and stored or inspected and installed. After receiving the equipment and allowing it to acclimate to the environment, remove the packaging and inspect the equipment for damage that may have occurred in transit. If damage is found or suspected, immediately file a claim with the carrier and notify your Schneider Electric representative.

• Follow these guidelines every time the equipment is moved to a new storage location or to its final destination.

This equipment does not achieve its ratings until it is installed per record/as-built drawings, installed per the instructions contained in this document, and has operational environmental controls with appropriate settings to help mitigate environmental influences. This equipment can also be operated in a climate controlled area that uses both heating and cooling to maintain acceptable environmental conditions. Indoor and outdoor rated equipment is not suitable for outdoor storage.

In some cases (such as seasonal electrical loading, de-energized equipment, and standby/alternate power sources), the heat generated by equipment loading is insufficient to prevent condensation and alternate heat sources are required. If environmental controls such as a thermostat or humidistat are used, ensure their settings are sufficient to mitigate condensation and remain operational at all times. Consult the Engineer of Record for the appropriate environmental control settings.

If liquids such as moisture, chemicals, and condensation contact the electronics, circuit breaker, fuses, bussing, or other electrical components, do not attempt to clean or repair the equipment as this may lead to unrepairable damage. If the equipment is energized, de-energize it. If equipment is not energized, do not energize it. Contact the Schneider Electric Customer Care Center at 888-778-2733.

Seismic certification is an optional feature on the HVLcc product line and provides seismic conformance options to any of the North American and International building codes and seismic design standards identified in List of supported regional building codes and seismic design standards. HVLcc that is seismically certified has been certified to the seismic requirements of the listed code per the manufacturer’s certificate of compliance (CoC). Equipment compliance labels and CoC’s are provided with all seismically certified HVLcc. Refer to the equipment CoC for certification details and applicable seismic parameters. To maintain the validity of this certification, the installation instructions provided in this section must be followed.

The HVLcc equipment is considered a nonstructural building component as defined by regional building codes and seismic design standards. Equipment capacity was determined from tri-axial seismic shake-table test results in accordance with the International Code Counsel Evaluation Service (ICC ES) Acceptance Criteria for Seismic Certification by Shake-Table Testing of Nonstructural Components (ICC-ES AC156).

An equipment importance factor, I_p, that is greater than one (I_p > 1.0) is assumed and indicates that equipment functionality is required after a seismic event and after seismic simulation testing. This importance factor is applicable for designated seismic systems (i.e., special certification) servicing critical infrastructure and essential buildings where post-earthquake equipment functionality is a requirement.

Seismic certification of nonstructural components and equipment by Schneider Electric is just one link in the total chain of responsibility required to maximize the probability that the equipment will be intact and functional after a seismic event. During a seismic event the equipment must be able to transfer the inertial loads that are created and reacted through the equipment’s force resisting system and anchorage to the load-bearing path of the building structural system or foundation.

Anchorage of equipment (i.e., nonstructural supports and attachments) to the primary building structure or foundation is required to validate seismic conformance. The construction site structural engineer or engineer of record (EOR) or the registered design professional (RDP) is responsible for detailing the equipment anchorage requirements for the given installation. The installer and manufacturers of the anchorage system are responsible for assuring that the mounting requirements are met. Schneider Electric is not responsible for the specification and performance of equipment anchorage systems.

The equipment enclosure provides anchorage tie-down points to accept anchor attachments to the building structure or foundation. Indoor and outdoor enclosures provide enclosure base frame clearance holes for bolted anchorage attachments as shown in job drawings.

Equipment installations of single, stand-alone sections must be anchored using all enclosure tie-down points as shown in job drawings for indoor and outdoor applications respectively. Equipment installations of multiple-section lineups (2 or more HVLcc units bolted together) require every tie-down point to be used and specifics will be shown in the job drawings.

Equipment installations using welded supports and attachments in lieu of bolted supports and attachments must ensure the weld locations are distributed similarly to the locations of enclosure anchorage clearance holes. Welded supports and attachments must be properly sized to ensure the weldment withstand capacity exceeds the earthquake demand at location of equipment installation. Precautions shall be made to properly vent and shield the equipment enclosure during the field welding process. Schneider Electric is not responsible for equipment damage caused by field welded supports and attachments.

The bolted anchor assembly view depicted in job drawings illustrates the equipment’s as-tested attachment to the seismic shake-table test fixture. The equipment seismic rated capacity, as stated on the Schneider Electric CoC, was achieved with the identified size and grade attachment hardware. For bolted attachments, the use of factory supplied Belleville conical spring washers, where specified in job drawings, are required to maintain seismic conformance. Field installed equipment attachment and support detailing shall be in accordance with the anchorage system requirements as defined by the construction site EOR or RDP.