Safety Precautions
Electric Shock Prevention
• While power is on or soft starter is running, do not open the front cover. You may get an electrical shock.
• This soft starter contains high voltage which can cause electric shock resulting in personal injury or loss of life.
• Be sure all AC power is removed from the soft starter before servicing.
• Do not connect or disconnect the wires to or from soft starter when power is applied.
• Make sure ground connection is in place.
• Always install the soft starter before wiring. Otherwise, you may get an electrical shock or be injured.
• Operate the switches with dry hands to prevent an electrical shock.
• Risk of Electric Shock - More than one disconnect switch may be required to de-energize the equipment before servicing.
Injury Prevention
• Service only by qualified personnel.
• Make sure power-up restart is off to prevent any unexpected operation of the motor.
• Make certain proper shield installation is in place.
• Apply only the voltage that is specified in this manual to the terminals to prevent damage.
Transportation and Installation
• Use proper lifting gear when carrying products, to prevent injury.
• Make certain that the installation position and materials can withstand the weight of the soft starter. Refer to the installation information in this
manual for correct installation.
• If parts are missing, or soft starter is damaged, do not operate the RediStart MX
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• Do not stand or rest heavy objects on the soft starter, as damage to the soft starter may result.
• Do not subject the soft starter to impact or dropping.
• Make certain to prevent screws, wire fragments, conductive bodies, oil or other flammable substances from entering the soft starter.
Trial Run
• Check all parameters, and ensure that the application will not be damaged by a sudden start-up.
Emergency Stop
• To prevent the machine and equipment from hazardous conditions if the soft starter fails, provide a safety backup such as an emergency brake.
Disposing of the RediStart MX
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• Never dispose of electrical components via incineration. Contact your state environmental agency for details on disposal of electrical components
and packaging in your area.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS