SMC Networks IDF1E-10-A User manual

IDX-OM-W010-C
PRODUCT NAME
Refrigerated Air Dryer
MODEL / Series
IDF1E/2E/3E-10(-A,C,S)
IDF3E-20(-A,C)
IDF4E-10(-A,C,L,M,R,S,T) IDF4E-20(-A,C,L,M,R,T)
IDF6E-10(-A,C,K,L,M,R,S,T) IDF6E-20(-A,C,K,L,M,R,T)
IDF8E-10(-A,C,K,L,M,R,S,T) IDF8E-20(-A,C,K,L,M,R,T)
IDF11E-10(-A,C,K,L,M,R,S,T) IDF11E-20(-A,C,K,L,M,R,T)
IDF15E1-10(-A,C,K,L,M,R,S,T) IDF15E1-20(-A,C,K,L,M,R,T)
Please read this manual prior of using the air dryer.
Keep the manual readily available for reference.
This manual is intended to explain the installation and operation of the product. Only
those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental operating procedure or
have basic knowledge and skills of handling industrial products are qualified to
perform installation and operation.

To Customers
Thanks for purchasing SMC Refrigerated Air Dryer.
This opertion manual must be read and understood throughoutlybefore handling. It provides all essential
information for maximizing product operating efficiency, as well as, for safe and longer life span operation.
For safetyoperation of SMC Refrigerated Air Dryer, read thoroughly and follow stated safetyinstructions, as well
as regulation stated within ISO 4414*1 & JIS B 8370*2.
*1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power –General rules and safetyrequirements for systems and their
components
*2) JIS B 8370: Pneumatic fluid power –General rules relating to systems
This manual explains about installation and operation of the product. Onlythose who havethorough
understandingofthefundamentaloperating procedureorhavebasic knowledgeandskillsof handlingindustrial
product for the installation and operation of the product are qualified to perform installation and operation.
The contents of the operation manual and the other documents attached to the product cannot become a part of
the contract clause or cannot change and modify existing agreements, promises, and relationship.
Any statements contained in the operation manual cannot be newly guaranteed and modify existing guarantee
certificate.
You are not allowed to copy any part of this operation manual for usage of third person without informing it to us
beforehand.
Caution: Please understand that the contents of this operation manual are subject to
changed without previous notice.

Air Dryer Table of Contents
Table of Contents - 1
Chapter i Safety Instructions
i - 1 Warning: Before Using Air Dryer .......................................................................... i - 1
i - 1 - 1 Meanings of signs: Danger, Warning, Caution .......................................................... i - 1
i - 2 Danger Classifications / Position of Danger warning label ............................ i - 3
i - 2 - 1 Danger Classifications ............................................................................................. i - 3
i - 2 - 2 Danger of Electricity................................................................................................. i - 4
i - 2 - 3 Danger of High Heat ................................................................................................ i - 4
i - 2 - 4 Danger of Rotor ....................................................................................................... i - 4
i - 2 - 5 Danger of Compressed Air Circuit ........................................................................... i - 4
i - 2 - 6 Positions of Danger Warning Label .......................................................................... i - 5
i - 2 - 7 Danger of Refrigerant............................................................................................... i - 6
i - 2 - 8 Cautions about Usage.............................................................................................. i - 7
i - 2 - 9 Other Label.............................................................................................................. i - 7
i - 3 Disposal .....................................................................................................................i - 8
i - 4 Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements......................i - 9
Chapter 1 Parts Name and Functions
1 - 1 Parts Names and Functions .................................................................................1 - 1
Chapter 2 Transportation / Installation
2 - 1 Transportation .........................................................................................................2 - 1
2 - 2 Installation ................................................................................................................2 - 2
2 - 2 - 1 Location..................................................................................................................2 - 2
2 - 2 - 2 Anchorage ..............................................................................................................2 - 2
2 - 2 - 3 Air piping.................................................................................................................2 - 3
2 - 2 - 4 Drain Tube..............................................................................................................2 - 3
2 - 2 - 5 Electric wiring..........................................................................................................2 - 4
2 - 3 Cautions about Reinstallation..............................................................................2 - 6
Chapter 3 Operation / Shutdown
3 - 1 Check points before operation.............................................................................3 - 1
3 - 2 Operation ..................................................................................................................3 - 1
3 - 3 Shutdown..................................................................................................................3 - 2
3 - 4 Cautions about restart ...........................................................................................3 - 2
3 - 5 Check points before restart ..................................................................................3 - 2
3 - 6 Precautions for long-term non-operation.....................................................3 - 2
Chapter 4 Maintenance
4 - 1 Daily inspection.......................................................................................................4 - 1
4 - 2 Periodical Maintenance .........................................................................................4 - 1
4 - 2 - 1 Cleaning of ventilation grille (suction grille) .....................................................................4 - 1
4 - 2 - 2 Service parts ..................................................................................................................4 - 1
4 - 2 - 3 Cleaning of auto drain strainer........................................................................................4 - 2
4 - 2 - 4 Replacement of bowl assembly ......................................................................................4 - 2
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................5 - 1
5 - 1 Cause and countermeasure of errors.................................................................5 - 1
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Chapter 6 References
6 - 1 Specifications ..........................................................................................................6 - 1
6 - 2 Refrigerant with GWP reference ..........................................................................6 - 1
6 - 3 Dimensions...............................................................................................................6 - 3
6 - 4 Electrical Circuit ......................................................................................................6 - 5
6 - 5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit / Operation Principles...................6 - 7
Chapter 7 Specification for Option A
7 - 1 Safety instructions .........................................................................................7 - 1
7 - 2 Specifications .................................................................................................7 - 1
7 - 3 Air piping ........................................................................................................7 - 1
7 - 4 Air flow capacity.............................................................................................7 - 1
7 - 5 Compressed Air and Refrigerant Circuit / Operation Principles.................7 - 2
Chapter 8 Specification for Option C
8 - 1 Specifications .................................................................................................8 - 1
8 - 2 Precautions for the installation and handling of the product .....................8 - 1
Chapter 9 Specification for Option K
9 - 1 Safety instructions .........................................................................................9 - 1
9 - 2 Specifications .................................................................................................9 - 1
Chapter 10 Specification for Option L
10 - 1 Safety instructions ....................................................................................... 10 - 1
10 - 2 Specification................................................................................................. 10 - 1
10 - 3 Installation of heavy duty auto drain .......................................................... 10 - 2
10 - 4 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 10 - 2
Chapter 11 Specification for Option M
11 - 1 Safety instructions ........................................................................................11 - 1
11 - 2 Specifications ................................................................................................11 - 2
11 - 3 Installation of motor type auto drain............................................................11 - 3
11 - 4 Electric circuit................................................................................................11 - 3
Chapter 12 Specification for Option R
12 - 1 Safety instructions ....................................................................................... 12 - 1
12 - 2 Specifications ............................................................................................... 12 - 1
12 - 3 Power supply connection procedure.......................................................... 12 - 2
12 - 4 Cautions for handling the GFCI................................................................... 12 - 3
12 - 5 Electric circuit............................................................................................... 12 - 3
Chapter 13 Specification for Option S
13 - 1 Safety instructions ....................................................................................... 13 - 1
13 - 2 Specifications ............................................................................................... 13 - 1
13 - 3 Power supply connection procedure.......................................................... 13 - 2
13 - 4 Electric circuit............................................................................................... 13 - 2
Chapter 14 Specification for Option T
14 - 1 Safety instructions ....................................................................................... 14 - 1
14 - 2 Specifications ............................................................................................... 14 - 1
14 - 3 Remote operation......................................................................................... 14 - 1
14 - 4 How to connect the power and signal cable .............................................. 14 - 2
14 - 5 How to re-start the operation....................................................................... 14 - 2
14 - 6 Electric circuit...............................................................................................14 – 3

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Table of Contents - 3
Chapter 15 Service Record
15 - 1 Service Record ............................................................................................. 15 - 1

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Air Dryer i Safety Instructions
i-1 Warning: Before Using Air Dryer
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IDF Series
Safety Instructions
Before use, read and comprehend important cautionary
notification well on this operattion manual.
i-1 Warning: Before Using Air Dryer
In this chapter, the stated contents are especially about safety way to use the product. for customer.
An Air Dryer is installed on the downstream of the air compressor to remove moisture. We, manufacturer,
cannot take any responsibility if you use it for any other purpose.
An Air Dryer works with high voltage and has some parts that gets hot or rotates during operation. Ask vendor
if you need component replacement and servicing.
Not only people handle the air dryer but every people who perform maintenance on or do works related to it
should read safety instructions on this operation manual before handling.
This operation manual is not a general safety manual which is practiced by safety training representatives.
People who handle this product or work around it need to take training to comprehand inherent risks of it and
master measures for safety.
It is usually responsible for super visor to follow the safety instructions, but each operator or maintemance
representative should do daily operations on their own head.
Operators and maintemance representatives should take the safety of working place and work environment
into account.
It is necessary to think of the safety of working place and work environment for each task.
Take enough safety training before the operation training. It is very dangerous to do operation training without
any safety training. Operation training must be paid attention to its safety.
i –1 –1 Meaning of Signs: Danger, Warning, Caution
These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situation and/or product damage.
These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard by signs “Danger”, “Warning” or
“Caution”. Contents with these signs state about important instructions concerning safety.
Confirm where those signs are, and read and comprehend notices and cautionary notices well
before handling.
“Danger”, “Warning” or “Caution”is the order of importance (Danger>Warning>Caution).
Followings are the meanings of those signs.
Danger
Statements with the “Danger” sign explain about conditions in which there is a
possible result of serious injury or loss of life if someone handles wrongly during
operation or maintenance and did not follow the procedure to avoid danger.
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Warning
Statements with the “Danger” sign explain about possibilities that can result in
serious injury or loss of life if someone handle wrongly during operation or
maintenance and did not follow the procedure to avoid danger.
Caution
Statements with the “Danger” sign explain about possibilities that can result in injury
or product damage if someone handles wrongly during operation or maintenance and
did not follow the procedure to avoid danger.

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i-2 Danger Classifications / Position of Danger Warning Label
To protect operator’s sefety, we group danger into some types uniquely and attached labels indicating those types.
Comfirm the contents of the danger types and positions of the labels before operation.
Warning
No one but professionals should operate an air dryer.
Transportation, installation, and maintenance involve risks. These should be done by
someone who have enough knowledge and experience about this product and incidental
devices.
No one but our service personnel or qualified person should open the cover panel of this
product.
Warning
Should any problem occur, address it according to statements on this manual.
Identify problems according to “Chapter 5 Troubleshooting.”
Ask repair and maintenance.
Warning
The product should not be operated in the event of any problems.
When the product gets out of order, shutdown it immediatery, and contact our service
person or qualified person.
i –2 –1 Danger Classifications
Specific danger classification of this product is as follows.
Danger of Electricity
Since this product runs at hign voltage, there is the danger of electric shock. So, we display
a symbol with indications, “Danger”, “Warning” or “Caution,”on the product and this
manual.
Danger of Heat
Since this product becomes hot while driving, there is the danger of burn injury. So, we
display a symbol with indications, “Danger”, “Warning” or “Caution,”on the product
and this manual.
Danger of Rotor
Since this product has parts that rotate while driving, there is the danger of catching your
fingers in or injury. So, we display a symbol with indications, “Danger”, “Warning” or
“Caution,”on the product and this manual.

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i –2 –2 Danger of Electricity
Inside of this product, there is power-supplying section with high voltage separated by the
cover panel. Do not operate the product without the cover panel.
No one but trained qualified person should operate or inspect in the power transmission
sections.
Warning
Read with caution and pay attention to the notations on danger warning labels.
Do not remove or rub danger warning labels.
Confirm the positions of danger warning labels.
i –2 –3 Danger of High Heat
Warning
Since this product has parts that become hot during operation, there is the danger of burn
injury resulting from contact with them. What is more, there is also the danger of burn injury due to
remaining heat after the power supply is cut. Therefore, wait until the temperature of hot parts become
50oCand below.
i –2 –4 Danger of Rotor
Warning
Since this product has parts that rotate during operation, there is the danger of burn injury
resulting from contact with them. Though sometimes those parts can temporarily stop the rotation,
they will rotate again, and so do not work with them while driving.
i –2 –5 Danger of Compressed Air Circuit
Warning
Before replacing or cleaning parts, be sure to bleed compressed air remain inside of the
product untill the gauge indicates “0”. If you do not do this air-bleeding, there would be the
great danger of unexpected accident, such as shooting out of parts when they are being unscrewed.

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i –2 –6 Positions of Danger Warning Label
Warning
Read with caution and pay attention to the notations of danger warning labels.
Do not remove or rub danger warning labels.
Confirm the positions of danger warning labels.
Front
WARNING 警告
!
1 Remove panels for maintenance only.
2 Never insert anything into product to ensure
safety.
3 Cut power prior to maintenance to prevent
electric shock.
4 Settle product to room temp.before main-
tenance toprevent burn or frostbite.
5 Ensure zero air pressure before replacing parts.
1 点検以外はﾊﾟﾈﾙを取り外さないこと。
2 回転物があるので指、棒状の物を差し
込まないこと。
3 感電の恐れがあるので、点検の前には電源を
切ること。
4 火傷の恐れがあるので、点検の前には装置を
常温にすること。
5 部品交換の前には必ず、空気圧力を"0"に
すること。
!

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Front
i –2 –7 Danger of Refrigerant
Caution
This product uses Fluorocarbon (HFC) as a refrigerant.
This product is specified by “Class 1 Fluorocarbon Collection and Destruction Law in Japan.”
It is strictly forbitten to emit Fluorocarbon to the atmosphere. Before you repair this product,
you should collect the refrigerant with “Refrigerant collector.”Then, ask a destruction agency
to dispose of collected refrigerant. No one but someone have enough knowledge and
experience about the product and incidental device should do the collection of the refrigerant.
No one but service person or qualified person should remove the cover panel of the product.
The quantity and the sort of the Fluorocarbon are mentioned on the specification label that are
explained on Page i –7.

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i –2 –8 Cautions about Usage
Warning
Read with caution and pay attention to the notations on danger warning labels.
Do not remove or rub danger warning labels.
Cimfirm the positions of danger warning labels.
i –2 –9 Other Label
Comfirm the model, contents of specifications on the label.
Front
Specification Label
Front
CAUTION 注意
!
1 Read manual before operation.
2 Ensure vantilation and maintenance
space.
3 Keep water away from the product.
4 Secure In / Out connector with spanner
during piping.
5 Wait 3 minutes before restart.
6 Ensure Running Condition / Evaporating
Temp. in green zone.
1 ご使用前に必ず取扱説明書を読んでください。
2 通風、メンテナンススペースを確保して
ください。
3 雨や水滴がかからないようにしてください。
4 ＩＮ／ＯＵＴポートをスパナで固定して
配管してください。
5 再起動は運転停止３分後に行ってください。
6 ＲＵＮＮＩＮＧ ＣＯＮＤＩＴＩＯＮ・蒸発温度計は
グリーン帯で使用してください。

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i-3 Disposal
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i-3 Disposal
When you dispose of the product, you shoud collect the refrigerant and the refrigerat oil enclosed in the
refrigerant circuit.
Caurion
A sort of Fluorocarbon (HFC) is used for this product as refrigerant.
This product is specified by “Class1 Fluorocarbon Collection Destruction Law in Japan.”
It is strictly forbitten by the law to emit the refrigerant to the atmosphere. Before you repair
this product, you should collect the refrigirant with “Refrigerant collector.”Then, ask a
destruction agency to dispose of collected refrigerant.
No one but someone have ebough knowledge and experience about the product and
incidental devices should do the collection of the refrigerant.
No one but service person or qualified person shoud remove the cover panel of the product.
The quantity and the sort of the Fluorocarbon are printed on the specification label.
Caution
Dispose of the refrigerant and refrigerant oil according to the bylaw or regulation of local
government.
Do not dispose of refrigerant oil together with domestic garbage. And do not burn it in
unauthorized incinerators.
No one but someone have enough knowledge and experience about the product and
incidental devices should do the collection of the refrigerant oil.
No one but service person or qualified person shoud remove the cover panel of the product.
If there are something not clear, please contact our service office.

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i-4 Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements
i –9
IDF Series
i-4 Limited warranty and Disclaimer / Compliance Requirements
The product used subject to the following “Limited warranty and Disclaimer“and “Compliance Requirements.
Read and accept them before using the product.
Limited warranty and Disclaimer
1. The warranty period of the product is 1 year in service or 1.5 years after the product is delivered.
Also, the product may have specified durability, running distance or replacement parts. Please consult
your nearest sales branch.
2. For any failure or damage reported within the warranty period which is clearly our responsibility, a
replacement product or necessary parts will be provided.
This limited warranty applies only to our product independently, and not to any other damage incurred
due to the failure of the product.
3. Prior to using SMC products, please read and understand the warranty terms and disclaimers noted in
the specified catalog for the particular products.
Compliance Requirements
1. The use of SMC products with production equipment for the manufacture of weapons of mass
destruction (WMD) or other weapon is strictly prohibited.
2. The exports of SMC products or technology from one country to another are govemed by the relevant
security laws and regulation of the countries involved in the transaction. Prior to the shipment of a SMC
product of a SMC product to another country, assure that all local rules goveming that export are known
and followed.
Caution
The Product is provided use in manufacturing industries.
The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries.
If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange
specifications or a contact if necessary.
If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
Caution
SMC products are not intended for use as instruments for legal metrology.
Measurement instruments that SMC manufactures or sells have not been qualified by type approval
tests relevant to the metrology (measurement) laws of each country. Therefore, SMC products
cannot be used for business or certification ordained by the metrology (measurement) laws of each
country.

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Air Dryer 1 Name and Functions Parts
1-1 Parts Name and Functions
1- 1
IDF Series
1
Parts Name and Functions
1-1 Parts Name and Functions
・IDF1E to 3E
Front
Switch with Lamp
(ON/OFF Switch)
The lamp is continuously ON
during normal operation. Use it
for ON/OFF operations.
Evaporation thermometer
(EVAPORATING TEMP)
Indicates the temperature of
refrigerant of low-pressure
side.
During normal driving, it
indicates in the green zone.
Top Ventilation Grille
(Outlet)
Hot air will be exhausted from
condenser by fan. No obstacles
shall be allowed to place on top
of it or even close the grille.
Inspection Grille
From this grille, confirm the
discharge of drain.
Panel Lock
Another one is on the left side.
Drain Tube
Discharges drain.
Auto Drain
It is covered with insulator, which
should not be removed.
No Front Panel
Front Panel
The electric circuit, the
refrigerant type and
refrigerant charge are listed
on this back side.

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1-1 Parts Name and Functions
1- 2
IDF Series
・IDF1E to 3E-10 (100V AC specification)
・IDF1E to 3E-20 (200V AC specification)
Panel Lock
Another one is on the right side
Air outlet（OUT）
Port size：Rc3/8
Air inlet (IN)
Port size: Rc3/8
Rear Ventilation Grille (Inlet)
Breathe in cooling air from this
grille. Do not bung up with wall
and so on.
Earth Screw
Connect the earth to this screw
Power Cord
Insert the plug to a 100V AC only
outlet.
Front
Membrane Grommet
Power cord outlet
Front
Electrical Terminal Cover
You can see the terminal block when
you remove this cover. Connect the
power cable through the membrane
grommet.
L
N
PE
Customer Connection Side
Terminal Connecting Screw: M3
Applied Pressure Terminal: 1.25-3
(Width 6.5mm and below)

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1-1 Parts Name and Functions
1- 3
IDF Series
・IDF4E to11E
View with Front Panel removed
Front
Switch with Lamp
(ON/OFF Switch)
The lamp is continuously ON
during normal operation. Use
it for ON/OFF operations.
Evaporation
Thermometer
(EVAPORATING TEMP)
Indicates the temperature of
refrigerant of low-pressure
side.
During normal driving, it
indicates in the green zone.
Right Side Ventilation
Grille (Outlet)
Waste heat will be exhausted
as hot air by the fan motor. Do
not block with wall and so on.
Inspection Grille
Confirm the discharge of drain
from this grille once a day.
Panel Lock
Another one is on the left side
Drain Tube
Discharge drain.
Auto Drain
Do not remove the insulation on
the auto drain.
Front Panel
The electric circuit, the
refrigerant type and
refrigerant charge are listed
on this back side.

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1-1 Parts Name and Functions
1- 4
IDF Series
・IDF4E to 11E-10 (100V AC specification)
・IDF4E to 11E-20 (200V AC specification)
Fixing Screw for Front Panel
Another one is on the right side.
Air Outlet (OUT)
Air Inlet (IN)
Left Side Ventilation
Grille (Inlet)
Breathe in cooling air
from this grill. Do not
bung up with wall and so
on.
Screw for the Earth
Connect the earth to this
screw
Power Cord
Insert the plug to an
outlet for exclusive use of
100V AC.
Front
Rear Panel
You can see the terminal block when
you remove this cover. Connect the
power cable through the membrane
grommet.
Membrane Grommet
Power cord outlet
Front
Customer Connection Side
Terminal Connecting Screw: M3
Applied Pressure Terminal: 1.25-3
(Width 6.5mm and below)
L
N
PE
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IDF Series
・IDF15E1
Appearance
Front
Switch with lamp
The switch to start and stop the product,
which will light up in green during operation.
Evaporation thermometer
Displays the
evaporating temperature of
refrigerant.
Normally, it is in the green area.
Drain tube
Discharges drain.
Ventilation air outlet
Hot air will be exhausted from
condenser by fan. No obstacles
shall be allowed to place on top
of it or even close the grille.
Front panel mounting screw
Another one is on the left side.
Auto drain
It is covered with insulator, which
should not be removed.
Front panel removal
Front Panel
The electric circuit, the
refrigerant type and
refrigerant charge are listed
on this back side.
Drain confirmation window
From this confirmation window,
confirm the discharge of drain.

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1-1 Parts Name and Functions
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IDF Series
・IDF15E1-10 (100V AC specification)
・IDF15E1-20 (200V AC specification)
Rear
Air outlet piping
A port to exhaust air.
Air inlet piping
A port to supply air.
Front
Ventilation air inlet
Breathe in cooling air from
this grille. Do not bung up
with wall and so on.
Front panel mounting screw
Another one is on the right side.
Earth screw
Connect the earth to
this screw.
Power supply cable
Insert the plug to a
100V AC only outlet.
Rear panel
You can see the terminal block when you
remove this cover. Connect the power
cable through the membrane grommet.
Terminal connecting screw: M3
Crimped terminal width: 6.5mm or less
Applicable electric wire: 1.25mm2or more
Rear
Front
L
N
PE
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To the user’s machine
Rubber grommet
Power supply cable entry