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CHAPTER 4
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
This chapter is presented as a tool in the hopes of avoiding common installation prob-
lems. It is not a substitute for the safety practices called out in local electrical codes or,
in the United States, the National Electrical Code published by the National Fire Protec-
tion Association. If any conflicts exist, local and national codes must be followed. It is
the responsibility of the user to determine what installation practices must be followed to
conform to all local and national codes
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Background
AMCI has extensively tested the SD17063, both in the lab and in the field, under a wide range of conditions to
see how the unit reacts to an adverse environment. This includes testing the unit after intentionally installing
it incorrectly. The results of our testing is the following list of areas that must be addressed when engineering
your system. The order of the list shows the areas that have the largest impact on system operation first.
1) Grounding
2) Wiring
3) Surge Suppression
This list also shows the first areas that should be investigated if your installation experiences problems.
This chapter gives general information on installing electronic controls in an industrial environ-
ment including the importance of proper wiring, grounding, and surge suppression. If you are
responsible for installing the SD17063, make sure you are familiar with these practices and follow
them when installing the unit.