Spartan Power SpartanStart Instruction Manual

RV AIR-CONDITIONING SOFT-STARTER
SpartanStart / Single Phase
This model SpartanStart functions only as a soft-starter, a contactor or a relay is still required.
This model is designed to be used across a range of RV air-conditioning units. Unlike
commonplace designs, this soft-starter only requires access to the compressor's three wires
(Run, Start and Common).

Parts List:

1 x SpartanStart Soft-starter
6 x Splice Connectors
1 x Alcohol Wipe

Warning:

1 This model does NOT electrically isolate the control box from the compressor. A suitable contactor or relay is necessary.
2 All voltage to equipment MUST be disconnected before removing any devices.
3 Allow 2 minutes to discharge run capacitor before disconnecting.
4
Do not swap the Run & Start Windings.
5 Poor crimping can lead to heating & subsequent damage to the soft starter.

LED Flash Codes:

LED
ON
FAULT
Field Wiring Terminals (Applicable if wire harness is not provided):
Wire Range: 14 AWG Cu, stranded, for all terminals (Run Winding (R) and Active(T2))
Tightening Torque: 4.4 lbs-in [0.5 Nm] terminals.
Field wiring conductors shall be rated 167°F [75°C]
Suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering no more than 5000rms symmetrical amperes, 120 volts maximum, when protected by a non-time
delay RK5 fuse or circuit breaker rated 80A, or a time delay fuse rated 70A. The device does not provide current limiting control or equivalent.
Spartan Start is NOT an overcurrent protection device and must NOT be used as a replacement for any primary circuit overcurrent protection.
WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California
SPARTAN POWER • 895 E. PATRIOT BLVD., SUITE 103 • RENO, NV 89511 • (775) 800-1725 • SPARTANPOWER.COM
Color Flash Code
Green
Rapid (3 sec)
Red
Slow (1/2 sec)
On
Off
Instruction Guide
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Status
Unit powered
Unit off
Under-voltage detected
Overload protection detected