Electricity Supply Connection - IMC SP Series Installation, Operating And Maintenance Manual

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ELECTRICITY SUPPLY CONNECTION

Before connecting, examine the rating plate attached to the machine to ensure that the characteristics
shown are correct for the supply available. Any changes to the supply or new mains run should be
carried out by a qualified electrician and in accordance with the IEE Codes of Practice.
Single phase machines come supplied with a three pin plug. The socket used should be away from any
splash area and be accessible with the peeler installed. A dedicated supply (not shared with any other
equipment) to the socket is recommended and it should be protected by a C or D class circuit breaker
rated at 10A for the SP12 and 16A for the SP25.
Three phase machines should be connected to a 15A isolator providing at least 3mm separation in all
poles. The isolator should be fused at 10A.
The supply to the machine must also be protected by a 30mA RCD.
Single phase machines should be installed with a surge protector in between the RCD and the machine,
otherwise the inverter inside the machine's control box can cause the RCD to trip when powering on.
The mains lead fitted to the machine is the minimum required for individual connection to the mains
supply. Site conditions may vary with additional length of cable run, encapsulation in trunking, etc.
being required. Should this apply, a qualified electrician must alter the lead in accordance with the IEE
Codes of Practice.
WARNING: This machine must be earthed
The wires in the mains lead for 1-phase supply are coloured:
Green and Yellow
Brown
Blue
The wires in the mains lead for 3-phase supply are coloured:
Green and Yellow
Brown
Black
Grey
The 3 phase machines do not have a neutral wire. If the supply has a neutral wire isolate it and only
wire the unit to the 3 phases and earth. An equipotential earthing point is located on the back of the
cylinder near the cable outlet if equipotential bonding is required.
Should the mains lead become damaged, it must be replaced by an IMC service agent or qualified
electrician in order to avoid a hazard.
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Earth
Live
Neutral
Earth
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3