Eaton S801+ Series, User Manual

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S801+ Soft Starter
viii S801+ Soft Starter
MN03900002E—November 2012 www.eaton.com
Safety
Definitions and Symbols
WARNING
This symbol indicates high voltage. It calls your attention
to items or operations that could be dangerous to you
and other persons operating this equipment. Read the
message and follow the instructions carefully.
This symbol is the “Safety Alert Symbol.” It occurs with
either of two signal words: CAUTION or WARNING, as
described below.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor to moderate injury, or serious
damage to the product. The situation described in the
CAUTION may, if not avoided, lead to serious results.
Important safety measures are described in CAUTION (as
well as WARNING).
Hazardous High Voltage
WARNING
Motor control equipment and electronic controllers are
connected to hazardous line voltages. When servicing
drives and electronic controllers, there may be exposed
components with housings or protrusions at or above
line potential. Extreme care should be taken to protect
against shock.
Stand on an insulating pad and make it a habit to use only
one hand when checking components. Always work with
another person in case an emergency occurs. Disconnect
power before checking controllers or performing
maintenance. Be sure equipment is properly grounded. Wear
safety glasses whenever working on electronic controllers or
rotating machinery.
Warnings and Cautions
This manual contains clearly marked cautions and warnings
which are intended for your personal safety and to avoid any
unintentional damage to the product or connected
appliances.
Please read the information included in cautions and
warnings carefully.
CAUTION
Unit may weigh up to 103 pounds. Use suitable lifting device.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage can cause electric shock and burns. To
avoid shock hazard, disconnect all power to the
controller, motor or other control devices before any
work is performed on this equipment. Failure to do so
will result in personal injury, death or substantial
property damage.
Do not apply a disconnect device on the output of the
S801+ soft starter unless a means to turn off the soft
starter when disconnect switch is open is used. Opening
disconnect while the soft starter is operating may cause
a malfunction. Closing disconnect switch while the soft
starter is operating will result in a soft starter failure and
potential equipment damage and personnel hazard.
CAUTION
Only apply 24 Vdc to Control Terminal Block. All control
wiring is 22–12 AWG (0.33–2.5 mm
2
).
CAUTION
If the AUTO Reset mode setting is used, CAUTION must be
exercised to assure that any restart occurs in the safe
manner.
CAUTION
If the AUTO Reset mode setting is used with level sensing,
CAUTION must be exercised to assure that any restart
occurs in a safe manner. Motor restart may occur
immediately and unexpectedly after any fault condition has
cleared.