Relay Cabinet Mounting; Selection Of A Mounting Location; Suggested Mounting Heights; Environmental Considerations - Leviton R08DD-L08 Guide D'installation

Relay Cabinet Mounting

There are several steps required when mounting your relay cabinet:
Step 1: Install the flush mounting kit if appropriate
Step 2: Plan your conduit runs & electrical room layout
Step 3: Determine the appropriate methods for mounting your cabinet to the wall
Step 4: Mount the cabinet to the wall
Step 5: Install conduit, pull wire, and other items as required
Proceed to Line & Load Voltage termination (page 15)
Step 6:

Selection of a Mounting Location

Choosing a mounting location for your cabinet is critical to the overall success and ease
of installation. Each style of cabinet has it's unique wiring requirements which must
be observed. Please review the next few pages, which describe and illustrate these
requirements.

Suggested Mounting Heights

Although successful operation is completely independent of mounting height, the
suggested mounting heights below were selected to locate the cabinet at a reasonable
and accessible working height.
Cabinet
8 Relay Cabinet
24 Relay Cabinet
48 Relay Cabinet

Environmental Considerations

• Cabinets generate heat (see table which follows). Make sure they are mounted
in a climate controlled space where the temperature will be 0-40
or 20-30 C (68-86
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• Reinforce the wall for strength as required for weight and local code.
• Clearance on left and right side of the panel should be maintained at 1-1/2"
or greater.
• Relays will click while in operation. Locate the panels where audible noise
is acceptable.
Relay Cabinet Max Head Load (BTU/hr.)
2
Suggested Mounting height to bottom of cabinet
53" (1,359 mm)
32" (826 mm)
12" (318 mm)
F) if used as Emergency Lighting Power Equipment.
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Selection of a Mounting Location
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Cabinet
8 Relay Cabinet
24 Relay Cabinet
48 Relay Cabinet
C (32-104 F)
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MAX BTU/HR
245
583
1166