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InTRODUCTIOn
Thank you for purchasing the KBVF Adjustable Frequency Drive. KB Electronics, Inc. is committed
to providing total customer satisfaction by producing quality products that are easy to install and
operate. The KBVF is manufactured with surface mount components incorporating advanced
circuitry and technology. A Finger-Safe Cover is included for added liability protection.
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This product should be installed and serviced by a qualified technician, electrician, or electri-
cal maintenance person familiar with its operation and the hazards involved. Proper installa-
tion, which includes electrical connections, mounting and adequate enclosure, fusing or other current
protection, and grounding can reduce the chance of electrical shocks, and/or fires in this product or
products used with this product, such as electric motors, switches, coils, solenoids, and/or relays. Do
not use this drive in an explosion-proof application. Eye protection must be worn and insulated adjust-
ment tools must be used when working with drive under power. This product is constructed of materi-
als (plastics, metals, carbon, silicon, etc.) which may be a potential hazard. Proper shielding, grounding,
and filtering of this product can reduce the emission of radio frequency interference (RFI) which may
adversely affect sensitive electronic equipment. The input circuits of this drive may not be isolated from
the AC line. Be sure to read and follow all instructions carefully. Fire and/or electrocution can result due
to improper use of this product. The drive may contain electronic start/stop circuits, which are used for
"Start" and "Stop" functions. However, these circuits are never to be used as safety disconnects since
they are not fail-safe. Use only the AC line for this purpose.It is the responsibility of the equipment man-
ufacturer and individual installer to supply this Safety Warning to the ultimate end user of this product.
(SW 7/2009)
This product complies with all CE directives pertinent at the time of manufacture. Contact
our Sales Department for Declaration of Conformity. Installation of a CE approved RFI filter is
required. See RFI Filters & Chokes Selection Guide D-321 (Part No. A42027) for selection of filters
to meet the Industrial or Residential Standard. Additional shielded cable and/or AC line cables may
be required along with a signal isolator (SIVFR (Part No. 9597)).
