American Rotary AI 20 Operation & Installation Manual

Industrial grade nema 3r rotary phase converters 240 & 480 volt series

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AI
INDUSTRIAL GRADE
NEMA 3R
Rotary Phase Converters
240 & 480 VOLT SERIES
INDUSTRIAL SERIES
Operation & Installation Manual
American Rotary
N59W16600 Greenway Circle | Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: 262-402-6400 | Fax: 262-402-6438
© GENTEC LLC. June 2018 – Rev 1.2
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  • Page 1 INDUSTRIAL GRADE NEMA 3R Rotary Phase Converters 240 & 480 VOLT SERIES INDUSTRIAL SERIES Operation & Installation Manual American Rotary N59W16600 Greenway Circle | Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 Phone: 262-402-6400 | Fax: 262-402-6438 © GENTEC LLC. June 2018 – Rev 1.2...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warning before starting ….…………………………………………………….2 Overview ..………………………………………………………………………3 Warranty .……………………………………………………………………….4 .……………………………………………………………….5 Return Policy 1. Introduction .……………………………………………………………………….6 ………………………………………………………………………..7 2. Installation 2.1. Physical Installation ..…………………………………………….………..7 2.1.1. Physical Installation Environmental Considerations .….……7 2.1.2. Installation Guidelines ...……………………………………...……...7 …...…………………..……..8 2.1.3. General Wiring Considerations 2.1.4. Wire Sizing Recommendation ..………….…………..……..9 3.
  • Page 3: Warning Before Starting

    DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE Electric shock could result in death or injury. Please consult qualified personnel for installation. DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock Please wait 30 minutes before servicing This manual is to serve the purpose of providing recommendations for proper performance but is not to supersede or replace local or national electric codes.
  • Page 4: Overview

    Our super quiet idler reduces its in-rush starting current by about 75%. The American Rotary / Baldor Idler is the ultimate in flexibility and smooth true sine-wave power.
  • Page 5: Warranty

    The rotor is warranted for lifetime against defects in material and workmanship to the original owner. Warranty is from the date of purchase by the original owner. American Rotary will repair or replace (at our option), at no charge, any part(s) found to be faulty during the warranty period specified. The control panel warranty repairs must be performed by/at American Rotary’s facility.
  • Page 6: Return Policy

    PRODUCT RETURN POLICY This policy covers the return of GENTEC/American Rotary products (excluding Warranty returns, which are covered by a separate policy). Under this policy, original Purchaser may return product to GENTEC LLC with its PRIOR APPROVAL*, for credit under the following terms and conditions: Product MUST BE in its original UNOPENED, UNMARKED carton.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    The phase converter must be started before the transformer is connected electrically. This is done with a safety disconnect switch. American Rotary can provide these transformers and disconnect switches.
  • Page 8: Installation

    2.1 PHYSICAL INSTALLATION American Rotary AI series rotary phase converters come standard in NEMA 3R rainproof enclosures and should be mounted on a clean flat surface. Bolt holes are provided for anchoring the phase converter to a concrete pad or floor.
  • Page 9: General Wiring Considerations

    IMPORTANT, as under sizing the wire may lead to a phase converter that does not start or work properly. To minimize voltage drop, American Rotary recommends increasing wire size one size for every 50 feet of run and rounding up.
  • Page 10: Wire Sizing Recommendation

    2.1.4 WIRE SIZING RECOMMENDATIONS *For all voltages: Conductors recommended are based off minimum single phase breaker which is sized based on largest hard starting load & CNC amps. For combined HP’s greater than 50% of maximum total HP listed in the tables above, consult NEC & local codes for conductor sizing.
  • Page 11: Operation & Maintenance

    On AI and ADX American Rotary units, there is a red light on the panel. This red light shows when the phase converter is engaged in start-up mode. This light should not be on for more than 5 seconds.
  • Page 12: General Maintenance

    3.3.2 LUBRICATION American Rotary rotary phase converter idlers/generators are custom made and come with pre- packed bearings using the lubricant specifically designed for this idler. Exxon Polyrex EM high temperature bearing grease or equivalent polyurea lubricant is recommended for the Baldor Idlers and can be purchased through American Rotary.
  • Page 13: Trouble Shooting

    4.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING Questions/Problems Answer 1. Machine does not seem to have enough power to start A, B, C, K 2. Converter does not start. It makes a growling sound B, C, D, K 3. Converter does not start. Absolutely nothing happens. 4.
  • Page 14 Check the phase converter and the idler for both of these potential problems. Answer N: Your breaker may be undersized. Check sizing requirements for your current setup. If further assistance is needed in sizing, contact American Rotary.

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