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SR55 Series Soft Starter User Manual – 1st Ed, Rev F – 09/18/2019
Chapter 6: Accessories
Cooling fan replaCemenT meThod #1 insTruCTions
This fan replacement method is applicable for all SR55 soft starters other than certain
SR55-156 and SR55-180 models originally equipped with 24VDC fans, and SR55-414 and
SR55-477 models.
NOTE: Refer to the Cooling Fan Replacement Method Selection Flowchart on page 6–11 to
determine which replacement method and instructions to use for your soft starter.
1) Unscrew existing fan(s).* 2) Cut wires close to fan(s).
Instructions for Fan Replacement Method #1
3) Fit black wires from new fan and
SR55 into connector (included).
4) Push connector
shut with pliers.
5) Repeat with 2nd pair of black,
then 2 pairs of red wires.
6) Position fan(s) and connectors.*
7) Ax new fan(s)
to SR55.*
Air ow
direction*
* Soft starters SR55-242, -302, and -361 have metal fan guards tted for safety reasons.
These must be removed before the fans can be taken o, and they MUST be retted
using the supplied push rivets after the new fans have been attached.
* When installing the new fan, ensure that airow is into the soft starter.
(Note the airow directional arrow on the fan.)