Chapter 2: Installation; Receiving, Unpacking And Inspection; Service Warning; Mounting, Clearances And Cleaning - Toshiba TE-18-BP Quick Start Up Manual

Basic Installation and Operation Guide
Chapter 2 – Installation
Receiving and Unpacking
Upon receipt of the product, you should immediately do the following:
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Carefully unpack the unit from the shipping carton and inspect it for shipping damage (if damaged,
notify the freight carrier and file a claim within 15 days of receipt).
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Verify that the model number on the unit matches your purchase order.
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Confirm that the ratings sticker on the unit matches or is greater than the motor's nameplate Full Load
Current
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(FLC or FLA) rating and Service Factor (if used).
Choosing a Location
Proper location of the TE Series is necessary to achieve specified performance and normal operation lifetime.
The TE Series should always be installed in an area where the following conditions exist:
Ambient operating temperature:
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Panel (open chassis) unit: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F)
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Enclosed unit: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
TE is to have protection from rain, moisture and dust.
Enclosed units should not be exposed to direct sun.
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Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
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Free from metallic particles, conductive dust and corrosive gas
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Free from excessive vibration (below 0.5G)
Open panel units must be mounted in the appropriate type of enclosure. Enclosure size and type must
be suitable to dissipate heat generated by the soft starter and any other components mounted inside with it.
Units with –BP Bypass Contactors produce less heat than units without. Throughout all sizes, maximum
heat dissipation of the TE...-BP Series electronics, contactor coils and fans is less than 50W.
NOTE: This does not include heat generated by cables, lugs or bus bars.
Initial Unit Inspection
Make a complete visual check of the unit for damage that may have occurred during shipping and handling.
Do not attempt to continue installation or start up the unit if it is damaged.
Check for loose mechanical assemblies or broken wires which may have occurred during transportation
or handling. Loose electrical connections will increase resistance and cause the unit to function
improperly.

Mounting, Clearances and Cleaning

When drilling or punching holes in the enclosure, cover the electrical assembly to prevent metal filings
from becoming lodged in areas which can cause clearance reduction or actually short out electronics. After
work is complete, thoroughly clean, vacuum the area, and re-inspect the unit for foreign material.
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TE Series Digital Solid State Soft Starters 18 – 1250A

SERVICE WARNING!

Do not service equipment with voltage applied! The unit can be the
source of fatal electrical shocks! To avoid shock hazard, disconnect
main power and control power before working on the unit. Warning
labels must be attached to terminals, enclosure and control panel to
meet local codes. Use Lock Out tags such as the one shown when
servicing equipment.