Installation & Maintenance Instructions

Before Installing

  1. Check cabinet and parts for any potential shipping damage
  2. If any damage is observed, report immediately to the delivering carrier and file a freight claim. If possible take photographs as evidence of the damage
  3. For any repair or replacement, contact Applied Motor Controls’ home office
  4. Do not return panel or parts unless written authorization is provided

Installation

  1. Fasten cabinet to a solid mounting surface, and level the panel to allow for proper operation of its door
  2. When conduit enters through the top, a properly sized and sealed conduit hub must be used to prevent leakage into the cabinet interior
  3. Check supply power and confirm that it matches the panel and motor voltage
  4. INSPECT AND TIGHTEN ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BEFORE ENERGIZING PAN-EL. FOLLOW THE TORQUE VALUES GIVEN FOR EACH TERMINAL/DEVICE. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS
  5. Terminate power supply cable at line terminal of main disconnect. Measure line-to-line and line-to-ground voltage values
  6. Prior to connecting the motor cables, test the motor starter operation. Close the pan-el door and turn the power on, then turn the Hand/off/Auto to the “hand” mode. The motor starter should energize and close.
  7. If motor starter does not energize, check for power continuity, blown fuses, and check starter coil voltage. Call the factory for technical support if necessary
  8. Tighten line and load cables according to the given torque values to prevent over-heating
  9. Use 75°C copper cable only
  10. Follow motor manufacturer’s instructions for proper grounding of motor cables
  11. Operate disconnect handle mechanism on the door to insure that interlock mecha-nism operates properly and it prevents door from opening when the handle is in the ON position
  12. If an overload relay with adjustable trip point has been provided, set the trip point to match the Full Load Amps shown on the motor data nameplate

Maintenance

  1. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK – More than one disconnect may be required to de-energized the equipment before servicing
  2. Inspect panel periodically to insure that all moving parts operate freely
  3. Interior should be kept clean. Excess dust, insects, debris, and foreign materials must be removed routinely
  4. Inspect magnetic contactor contact points for wear at least once every six months. Worn contact points must be replaced. Contact points can be cleaned with an appro-priate cleaner, but must never be filed
  5. Visually inspect all cable terminations. Discoloring of any terminal or wire indicates a loose connection
  6. TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS TO PREVENT CABLE AND TERMINAL OVERHEATING

Replacement Parts

  1. When replacement of any part is necessary, the replacement part must be of the same electrical ratings and characteristics

Enclosure RatingNEMA (Standard 250)UL (UL50 and UL508)
Type 1Enclosures intended for indoor use primarily to provide a degree of pro-tection against contact with the en-closed equipment or locations where unusual service conditions do not ex-ist.Indoor use primarily to provide protection against contact with the enclosed equip-ment and against a limited amount of fall-ing dirt
Type 3Enclosures intended for outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of pro-tection against windblown dust, rain, and sleet. Undamaged by the for-mation of ice on the enclosure.Outdoor use to provide a degree of pro-tection against windblown dust and wind-blown rain. Undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 3REnclosures intended for outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of pro-tection against falling rain and sleet. Undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.Either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against falling rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 4Enclosures intended for indoor or out-door use primarily to provide a de-gree of protection against windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.Either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against falling rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.
Type 4XEnclosures intended for indoor or out-door use primarily to provide a de-gree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Un-damaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure.Either indoor or outdoor use to provide a degree of protection against falling rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water. Undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure. Resists corrosion.
Type 12Enclosures intended for indoor use primarily to provide a degree of pro-tection against dust, falling dirt, and dripping non-corrosive liquids.Indoor use to provide a degree of protec-tion against dust, dirt, fiber flyings, drip-ping water, and external condensation of non-corrosive liquids.