Maintenance; Safety; Maintenance Schedule; Tools Required - AuCom MVE Series User Manual

12. Maintenance

12.1 Safety

NOTE
The MVE is not user serviceable. The unit should only be serviced by authorised service personnel.
Unauthorised tampering with the unit will void the product warranty.
Electrical shock risk
The voltages present in the following locations can cause severe electric shock and may be lethal:
• AC supply cables and connections
• Output cables and connections
• Many internal parts of the starter, and external option units
The AC supply must be disconnected from the starter using an approved isolation device before any cover is removed
from the starter or before any servicing work is performed.

12.2 Maintenance Schedule

The table below lists the minimum maintenance requirements. Your maintenance program may include more
frequent maintenance. In certain environmental conditions (such as dusty or humid environments), increase the
frequency of maintenance to every year.
Part
Filters
Control terminals
Earthing terminals
Cable lugs
General MVE

12.3 Tools required

MVE starters can be serviced with the following tools:
• Allen keys (standard metric)
16 mm spanners
•
16 mm socket
•
• Torque wrench ≥20 Nm
• Torx drive screwdriver #20
Small flat bladed screwdriver 3 mm
•
Multimeter
•
• MV Insulation tester

12.4 Thermal Image

After completing commissioning of the MVE and after the motor has been running fully loaded, take a thermal image
of the busbars and other critical parts.
As part of the maintenance program, compare a recent thermal image with the post-commissioning image.
Perform the usual inspection for dust and debris.
Instructions
Check and clean
Check tightness
Check tightness
Check tightness
Cleanliness
Timing
Every 3 months (every 6 weeks in dusty
environments)
Every 2 years
Every 2 years
Every 2 years
Every 2 years
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