INSPECT EQUIPMENT
Immediately report any shipping damage to the carrier that delivered your unit.
Inspect your equipment and verify the following:
Unit
- Check the nameplate located on the housing of the unit to make sure you have received the correct horsepower
and voltage unit.
Power Control Center
- Verify the PCC is compatible with the unit horsepower and voltage. Refer to the electrical
specifications on the nameplate located inside on the door of the PCC.
Power Cable Assembly
- Verify the correct cable gauge and length.
Use Only OTTERBINE power cord. Do not splice or repair the cord, replacement is necessary if damage occurs.
FOR PROPER WARRANTY CONSIDERATION RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD OR
REGISTER ONLINE AT www.otterbine.com/warrantyform
ELECTRICAL/PCC INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN
AND CONFORM TO ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL AND NATIONAL CODES
ALWAYS DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT FROM ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE SERVICING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE
Caution: RCD/GFCI Protection is required. If RCD/GFCI protection is not used, serious or FATAL electrical shock
may occur.
The standard Power Control Center includes a fiberglass NEMA 4X or 3R enclosure with twenty-four hour timer and
personnel GFCI protection.
Fractional Series 50Hz. Electrical Specifications
HP
Volts
Phase
Max. Amps
Maximum 12AWG
Cable Length (meters)
1/2
230
1
2.8
183
A. Feeder
1. Proper feeder circuit protection in accordance with all applicable local and national codes
must
be provided to the
power control center.
2. Be certain to properly size feeder conductors to allow for no more than 5% voltage drop for the entire circuit from the
feeder source to the unit. Failure to do so may damage the unit and void product warranty.
IMPORTANT: An Electrical Disconnect must be provided before the Power Control Center and shall be mounted
where easily visible from the shoreline where the unit is located. Acceptable disconnecting means are a molded
case circuit breaker, cord and plug rated for the full load current rating or other device suitable as a motor
disconnect.
B. PCC Location
1. The power control center
shall not
be accessible from the water.
C. PCC Mounting
1. To prevent damage to the enclosure use all four (4) mounting holes.
2. Whenever possible do not mount the PCC in direct sun light.
OTTERBINE BAREBO INC.
www.otterbine.com
1-800-AER8TER
75-0009 Rev 01 50Hz Fractional Series
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