VersiStart i III
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2.
Caution Statements
Caution Statements cannot cover every potential cause of equipment damage but can highlight common causes of damage. It is the
installer's responsibility to read and understand all instructions in this manual prior to installing, operating or maintaining the equipment,
to follow good electrical practice including applying appropriate personal protective equipment and to seek advice before operating this
equipment in a manner other than as described in this manual.
NOTE
The VersiStart i III soft starter is not user serviceable. The unit should only be serviced by authorised service
personnel. Unauthorised tampering with the unit will void the product warranty.
2.1
Electrical shock risk
The voltages present in the following locations can cause severe electric shock and may be lethal:
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AC supply cables and connections
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Output cables and connections
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Many internal parts of the starter, and external option units
The AC supply must be disconnected from the starter using an approved isolation device before any cover is removed from the starter or
before any servicing work is performed.
WARNING - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Models VS i III 500~VS i III 1600N: The busbar and heatsink must be treated as live whenever the unit has mains voltage
connected (including when the starter is tripped or waiting for a command).
SHORT CIRCUIT
The VersiStart i III is not short circuit proof. After severe overload or short circuit, the operation of the VersiStart i III should
be fully tested by an authorised service agent.
GROUNDING AND BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION
It is the responsibility of the user or person installing the VersiStart i III to provide proper grounding and branch circuit
protection according to local electrical safety codes.
2.2
System Design and Safety of Personnel
The starter is intended as a component for professional incorporation into complete equipment or a system. If installed incorrectly, the
starter may present a safety hazard.
The starter uses high voltages and currents, carries stored electrical energy, and is used to control equipment which can cause injury.
Close attention is required to the electrical installation and the system design to avoid hazards either in normal operation or in the event
of equipment malfunction. System design, installation, commissioning and maintenance must be carried out by personnel who have the
necessary training and experience. They must read this safety information and this guide carefully.
None of the starter functions must be used to ensure safety of personnel, ie they must not be used for safety-related functions.
Careful consideration must be given to the functions of the starter which might result in a hazard, either through their intended behaviour
or through incorrect operation due to a fault. In any application where a malfunction of the starter or its control system could lead to or
allow damage, loss or injury, a risk analysis must be carried out, and where necessary, further measures taken to reduce the risk.
The system designer is responsible for ensuring that the complete system is safe and designed correctly according to the relevant safety
standards.
2.2.1
STOP function
The STOP function does not remove dangerous voltages from the starter, the motor or any external option units.
2.3
Disposal Instructions
Equipment containing electrical components may not be disposed of together with domestic waste.
It must be collected separately as electrical and electronic waste according to local and currently valid
legislation.
