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VFD68 Variable Frequency Drives (230 or 460 VAC) Installation Guide
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F
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2019-08-16
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24-7664-3108

Tighten the terminal screw to the specified torque. Over-tightening the terminal screws may damage the terminal blocks and screw threads. Loose terminal screw connections can result in a short circuit or malfunction.

Table 1. Torque Specifications for VFD66Bxx Drives
Rated Capacity, kW (HP) Terminal Screw Size1 Tightening Torque, N•m (lb•in.)
0.1–0.75 (1/8–1) M3.5 1.2 (10.6)
1.5–3.7 (2–5) M4 1.5 (13.3)
5.5–11 (7.5–15) M5 2.5 (22.2)
15 (20) M6 (M5) 4.4 (39)
Table 2. Torque Specifications for VFD68Cxx Drives
Rated Capacity, kW (HP) Terminal Screw Size2 Tightening Torque, N•m (lb•in.)
0.4–11 (1/2–15) M4 1.5 (13.3)
15 (20) M5 2.5 (22)
1 The terminal screw size indicates the terminal size for R/L1, S/L2, T/L3, U, V, W, PR, +, -, P1, and earthing (grounding). The terminal screw size for earthing (grounding) appears in parenthesis if it is a different size.
2 The terminal screw size indicates the terminal size for R/L1, S/L2, T/L3, U, V, W, PR, +, -, P1, and earthing (grounding). The terminal screw size for earthing (grounding) appears in parenthesis if it is a different size.