BENSHAW RediStart MX3 Series, User Manual

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Safety Precautions
Electric Shock Prevention
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While power is on or soft starter is running, do not open the front cover. You may get an electrical shock.
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This soft starter contains high voltage which can cause electric shock resulting in personal injury or loss of life.
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Be sure all AC power is removed from the soft starter before servicing.
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Do not connect or disconnect the wires to or from soft starter when power is applied.
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Make sure ground connection is in place.
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Always install the soft starter before wiring. Otherwise, you may get an electrical shock or be injured.
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Operate the switches with dry hands to prevent an electrical shock.
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Risk of Electric Shock - More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
Injury Prevention
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Service only by qualified personnel.
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Make sure power-up restart is off to prevent any unexpected operation of the motor.
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Make certain proper shield installation is in place.
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Apply only the voltage that is specified in this manual to the terminals to prevent damage.
Transportation and Installation
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Use proper lifting gear when carrying products, to prevent injury.
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Make certain that the installation position and materials can withstand the weight of the soft starter. Refer to the installation information in this
manual for correct installation.
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If parts are missing, or soft starter is damaged, do not operate the RediStart MX
3
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Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the soft starter, as damage to the soft starter may result.
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Do not subject the soft starter to impact or dropping.
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Make certain to prevent screws, wire fragments, conductive bodies, oil or other flammable substances from entering the soft starter.
Trial Run
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Check all parameters, and ensure that the application will not be damaged by a sudden start-up.
Emergency Stop
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To prevent the machine and equipment from hazardous conditions if the soft starter fails, provide a safety backup such as an emergency brake.
Disposing of the RediStart MX
3
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Never dispose of electrical components via incineration. Contact your state environmental agency for details on disposal of electrical components
and packaging in your area.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS