Hitachi HC Series User Manual

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Introduction
This instruction manual is related to installation, wiring using and maintenance of Contactor/Starter.
■ Warranty period and contents
This Magnetic Contactor warranty period is one year after bought. If the items is broken by our
company's responsibility, we change broken parts or repair it for free.
Even during warranty period, fee occurs in case of following.
(1) Failure by inappropriate handling, using, and remodeling or repair other than our company.
(2) Failure which are cause by other than our products, for example, external factor by the broken
majeure and natural disasters.
“Warranty” means about we guarantee our products. Other damage induced by the broken items,
which is out of warranty for our company.
Notes of Safety
Before using this Contactor/Starter, you should first thoroughly read this manual, to understand
appropriate usage and handling.
DANGER
● Don’t touch or come near when turn ON the power. Can cause burns or electric-shock.
● Inspect the energized parts of the main circuit regularly. Can cause burns or fire.
● Turn off power when maintenance. Can cause electric-shock.
1. Before installation
Before installation, be sure whether type, rated current, coil voltage and, frequency marked on the name
plate is agreed with ordered specifications and whether there are no fallen off parts or any damaged portions.
2. Installation and wiring
At the time of installation, secure appropriate space shown by Table1.
Wiring must tighten appropriate tightening torque shown by Table2.
Table1. Clearance at installation
CAUTION
● At the time of Installation, line side of contactor install the line side up a vertical panel or wall where
dust, moisture and vibration are small, and secure the space specified in the instruction manual. Can
cause burns or fire.
● Use a wire size suitable for the applied voltage and energized current and tighten the wiring with the
tightening torque specified in the instruction manual. Can cause fire.
MAGNETIC CONTACTOR
HC series
Instruction Manual
Frame
Clearance（minimum : mm）
Mounting space
Contactor
Contactor
Relay
A
B
C
D
D
C
A
B
HC8M(-T)
HC10M(-T)
XC4M
5
15
2
10
HC8(-T)
HC10(-T)
XC4
5
15
2
10
HC20(-T)
5
15
2
10
HC35(-T)
5
15
4
10
HC55(-T)
5
15
4
10
Mounting unit of Thermal Relay(TRC□)
5
15
5
10
Send to end-user this
instruction manual certainly.
Metal or ground
Dimension
of switch
Metal or ground

Hitachi HC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	HC Series
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

Warranty Period and Contents

Details the warranty duration and conditions for claims.

Safety Notes

Critical safety warnings and precautions before operating the equipment.

Before Installation Checks

Verifies product specifications and condition before installation.

Installation and Wiring Guidelines

Instructions for proper installation and wiring procedures.

Product Usage

Normal Service Conditions

Specifies the environmental parameters for optimal product operation.

Usage Precautions

Important guidelines to follow during product operation.

Thermal Relay Operation

Explains how to set and operate the thermal relay.

Optional Components

Auxiliary Relay Unit Installation

Guidance on installing optional auxiliary relay units.

Maintenance and Support

Maintenance Procedures

Steps for routine maintenance and checks.

Technical Manual Access

Information on obtaining the detailed technical manual.