Emerson Static Transfer Switch User Manual

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Location Considerations
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3.0
L
OCATION
 C
ONSIDERATIONS
 
The Liebert STS2 should be placed in a clean, cool and dry location. The Liebert STS2 requires only 
front access for installation and maintenance. Back or side access is not required. Adequate space is 
required above the unit for conduit (if configured as such) and cooling air flow. This section provides 
specific information for these considerations.
The unit is designed with top and bottom cable terminations to allow maximum flexibility in its 
installation. If bottom cable entry is used, sufficient cable bending space must be provided by a raised 
floor or a floor stand.
For dimensions of each unit, seFigures 56 and 7 in section 7.0 - Installation Drawings on 
page 18. If your unit is equipped with an optional key lockout switch, see Figures 8 through 10 for 
location of that switch.
3.1
Recommended Minimum Service Clearances
The recommended service clearances are at the front of the unit. The minimum service clearance 
required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) Article 110-26 is 36 in. (91 cm) for units with voltages 
up to 150V to ground and 42 in. (107 cm) for units with voltages over 150V to ground. Clearance of at 
least 18 in. (46 cm) is required above the unit for cooling air flow.
3.2
Heat Output
The unit produces minimal heat during normal operation.
3.3
Operating Environment
The unit is designed to be installed indoors where the ambient air temperature is in the range of 32° 
and 104°F (0°C and 40°C) with a relative humidity of 0% to 95% non-condensing, up to an altitude of 
4000 feet (1200 meters).
Table 1
Heat output
Switch Size
Heat Output
BTU/Hr (kW)
100 amp
2,711 (0.80)
250 amp
4,680 (1.37)
400 amp
6,972 (2.04)
600 amp
10,520 (3.08)
800 amp
13,777 (4.03)
1000 amp
17,390 (5.09)