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Instruction Booklet IB020004EN
Instructions for installation and maintenance
of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter
Effective October 2020
Contents
Description
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 Basic description of a single unit . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Upper cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Lower cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 RVSS truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 RVSS truck removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 RVSS truck transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 RVSS truck reinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 RVSS structure transport/lifting . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. General notes and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Additional reference documents . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Standard drawings and dimensions . . . . . . 10
3.3 Emergency bypass mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.5 Support services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Read and understand these instructions before
attempting any installation or maintenance of the
AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter.
This equipment shall be installed and serviced only
by qualified electrical personnel.
Retain this document for future use.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Instruction Booklet IB020004EN Effective October 2020 Instructions for installation and maintenance of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter Contents Description Page 1. Introduction ......2 1.1 Basic description of a single unit . -
Page 2: Introduction
1. Introduction 1.1 Basic description of a single unit The AMPGARD RVSS is designed to start medium voltage motors at reduced voltages with specific ramp times and amperages. An individual unit consists of a standard structure that is 36 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 92 inches tall, including the main bus. -
Page 3: Lower Cell
Run-Off indicating lights - Denote the Main contactor status. • the Bypass contactor and rails on the floor for the AMPGARD RVSS truck assembly. The bottom door comes with an interlock tab that Bypass mode indicating light – After the motor is started and •... -
Page 4: Rvss Truck
The RVSS power poles are mounted on an easy to remove, roll out truck assembly. Additionally, each pole is individually removable and replaceable without extracting the rest of the truck assembly. (see Figure 7). Bypass contactor Pull bar RVSS power poles Pole hold-down plate Figure 7. RVSS truck. Figure 8. EATON www.eaton.com... - Page 5 Remove the three fiber optic connections at the top of the fanout PCB and the 48VDC power plug before removing the phase leg assembly. Leave the five front facing fiber optic connectors in place. Pole hold-down plate Truck hold-down brackets Figure 11. EATON www.eaton.com...
- Page 6 (see Figure 14). ote: Bypass contactor is independent from the solid-state truck assem- bly thus, if preferred, the unit may be run in bypass mode with the truck removed for service. See section 3.3 for details on this procedure. EATON www.eaton.com...
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Page 7: Rvss Truck Transport
If they do not line up, recheck stab engagement and attempt to push the truck farther into the cell. (Refer back to Figure 11 for example of correctly installed brackets.) Figure 15. EATON www.eaton.com... -
Page 8: Rvss Structure Transport/Lifting
& loop straps. 2.4 RVSS structure transport/lifting For moving the AMPGARD RVSS structure, units are shipped on fork truck pallets (see Figure 17). These allow easy transport to the installation area where they may then be lifted off the pallets and into place by use of overhead lifting angles. -
Page 9: General Notes And Maintenance
UTES BEFORE MAKING CONTACT WITH RVSS POWER POLES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER VOLTAGE DISCHARGE. 3.1 Additional reference documents For additional reference and information, see the following list: IB020003EN AMPGARD RVSS user manual • IB48041 NG 400A starter • IB48018N SL Contactor 160-400A •... -
Page 10: Standard Drawings And Dimensions
Instruction Booklet IB020004EN Instructions for installation and maintenance of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter Effective October 2020 3.2 Standard drawings and dimensions Figure 21. Typical dimensions. EATON www.eaton.com... - Page 11 Instruction Booklet IB020004EN Instructions for installation and maintenance of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter Effective October 2020 Figure 22. AMPGARD RVSS typical schematic 1. EATON www.eaton.com...
- Page 12 Instruction Booklet IB020004EN Instructions for installation and maintenance of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter Effective October 2020 Figure 23. AMPGARD RVSS typical schematic 2. EATON www.eaton.com...
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Page 13: Emergency Bypass Mode
2.1 for truck removal. Ensure that the 48V control power wires and fibers are secured safely back out of the way while the truck is out. Close all enclosure doors and restore power. After power is restored, change the SS2 SOFTSTART BYPASS switch to “BYPASS” . EATON www.eaton.com... -
Page 14: Support Services
That is why we offer you so many ways to get the support you need. Whether it’s by phone, fax, or email, you can access Eaton’s support information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our wide range of services is listed below. - Page 15 Instruction Booklet IB020004EN Instructions for installation and maintenance of the AMPGARD Reduced Voltage Soft Starter Effective October 2020 Notes: EATON www.eaton.com...
- Page 16 THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BECOME PART OF OR MODIFY ANY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE PARTIES. In no event will Eaton be responsible to the purchaser or user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or other-wise for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss...
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