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INTRODUCTION
It is the intent of this manual to provide a guide for
safely
installing, operating and maintaining Toshiba vacuum
contactors. This manual consists of a section of general safety instructions and is marked throughout with warning
symbols. Read this manual thoroughly before installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.
This manual and all accompanying drawings should be considered a permanent part of the equipment. They
should be readily available for review and reference at all times. This manual is not intended to cover all details,
combinations, or variations of the equipment. Always refer to drawings accompanying the equipment for
additional details.
All safety warnings must be followed
to ensure personal safety. General safety instructions are found on
pages 1 through 3. Read and save these instructions for future reference.
Follow all precautions
to attain proper equipment performance and longevity.
Dimensions
shown in the manual are in metric and/or their English equivalent.
This manual is divided into major sections of interest, as follows:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
– Provides a description of the equipment, information on major components and how
they function, plus rating information.
RECEIVING, INSPECTION AND HANDLING
– Describes procedures for receiving, unpacking, inspecting,
handling, lifting and moving the contactors.
INSTALLATION
– Provides information on installing the contactor.
PRE-ENERGIZATION CHECK
– Provides a checklist for preparing the equipment for energization.
OPERATION
– Provides information on operation of the contactor, circuit diagrams, operating sequence
description.
MAINTENANCE
– Lists the basic maintenance procedures for this equipment necessary for safe and reliable
operation.
DISPOSAL
– Lists procedures for the safe disposal of the equipment when the service life has expired.
STORAGE
– Provides guidelines for storing new equipment for an extended period of time.
SPECIFICATIONS
– Covers ratings and other specifications of the contactor.
