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Aerovent Installation and Maintenance Manual IM-172
Figure 2. Low End Setpoint Adjustment
NOTE:
5 amp model shown. On 10 and 15
amp models, adjustment is made through
clearance hole in heat sink.
SETPOINT
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
Table 1. Speed Controller Size
MOTOR
SPEED CONTROLLER
DESIGNATION / FLA
HP
RPM
VOLTAGE
KBWC-15K
5 AMP
KBWC-110
10 AMP
KBWC-115
15 AMP
1/8
1650/1500/
1350
115V
X
1/8
860
115V
X
1/6
860
115V
X
1/4
860
115V
X
1/2
860
115V
X
1/6
1140
115V
X
1/4
1140
115V
X
1/2
1140
115V
X
1
1140
115V
X
1/3
1725
115V
X
1/2
1725
115V
X
3/4
1725
115V
X
Speed Control Installation
The controller is designed to start the motor at high
speed and will then slow down. This gives the motor
good starting characteristics.
Speed control is available using
115/60/1 open
type
PSC or shaded pole motors.
Installation
Connect control in series with motor and line voltage
(
115V only
). Never connect across line. See Figure 1.
Minimum Speed Setpoint
All controls are factory set to 65V±3V output as standard
with an input voltage of 120V. If different minimum
speed is desired, the control may be adjusted by turning
minimum speed pot clockwise to decrease minimum
speed and counterclockwise to increase minimum speed.
Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 1. Connection Diagram, Speed Control
SPEED CONTROLLER
AC
LINE
(115V)
SWITCH TRI-AC
MOTOR
Table 2. Speed Controller RPM Range
NOTES:
1. Speed control available
only
with 115/60/1 open motors (thermally
protected).
2. Three-speed motor (multiple tap winding).
3. Speed control
should not
be connected to low speed tap on motor
because of starting characteristics.
4. Speed control connected to high speed tap on motor.
5. Speed control connected to medium speed tap on motor.
HP
RPM
MAX. RPM
MIN. RPM
1/8
1650/1500/1350
2,3
1650
4
1300
4
1500
5
950
5
1/8
860
860
500
1/6
1/4
1/2
1/6
1140
1140
900
1/4
1/2
1
1/3
1725
1725
1200
1/2
3/4
If minimum speed is readjusted, verify unit ampere
draw does not exceed motor nameplate amps. Do
not operate unit in range where amp draw exceeds
motor nameplate.
WARNING
These motors operate more efficiently in the ranges
set from the factory. Operating motor outside these
ranges (see Table 2) may cause motor to run hotter
and substantially shorten motor life.
CAUTION
Lowering the minimum speed setpoint may adversely
affect motor start-up characteristics.
NOTICE
Certain failure modes of solid-state controls such
as half-waving can cause high levels of DC, motor
overheating and motor burn-out. Therefore, a thermal
overload protection (integral with motor) is required
to limit the maximum motor temperature under such
a failure.
WARNING
Do not allow any sleeve bearing motor to operate
below 500 RPM. Operation below 500 RPM will
substantially shorten bearing life.
NOTICE