S611 Soft Starterviii S611 Soft Starter MN03902011E—May 2012 www.eaton.comSafetyDefinitions and SymbolsWARNINGThis symbol indicates high voltage. It calls yourattention to items or operations that could be dangerousto you and other persons operating this equipment.Read the message and follow the instructions carefully.This symbol is the “Safety Alert Symbol.” It occurs witheither of two signal words: CAUTION or WARNING, asdescribed below.WARNINGIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, can result in serious injury or death.CAUTIONIndicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if notavoided, can result in minor to moderate injury, or seriousdamage to the product. The situation described in theCAUTION may, if not avoided, lead to serious results.Important safety measures are described in CAUTION (aswell as WARNING).Hazardous High VoltageWARNINGMotor control equipment and electronic controllers areconnected to hazardous line voltages. When servicingdrives and electronic controllers, there may be exposedcomponents with housings or protrusions at or aboveline potential. Extreme care should be taken to protectagainst shock.Stand on an insulating pad and make it a habit to use onlyone hand when checking components. Always work withanother person in case an emergency occurs. Disconnectpower before checking controllers or performingmaintenance. Be sure equipment is properly grounded. Wearsafety glasses whenever working on electronic controllers orrotating machinery.Warnings and CautionsCAUTIONUnit may weigh up to 102 pounds. Use suitable lifting device.WARNINGHazardous voltage can cause electric shock and burns.To avoid shock hazard, disconnect all power to thecontroller, motor or other control devices before anywork is performed on this equipment. Failure to do sowill result in personal injury, death or substantialproperty damage.Do not apply a disconnect device on the output of theS611 soft starter unless a means to turn off the softstarter when disconnect switch is open is used. Openingdisconnect while the soft starter is operating may causea malfunction. Closing disconnect switch while the softstarter is operating will result in a soft starter failure andpotential equipment damage and personnel hazard.CAUTIONOnly apply 120 Vac 50/60 Hz to terminal blocks 1, 2, and 3(TB1, TB2, TB3). All control wiring is 22–12 AWG(0.33–2.5 mm2).Do not apply 120 Vac to comms port A terminal block 4(TB4).CAUTIONOnly apply 120 Vac 50/60 Hz to terminal blocks TB1, TB2,and TB3. All control wiring is 22–12 AWG (0.33–2.5 mm2).Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to thecontrol circuit.1. Connect 120 Vac supply neutral to 120V neutral terminal,using a minimum wire of 14 AWG (2.5 mm2).2. Connect 120 Vac line to 120V line terminal, using aminimum wire of 14 AWG (2.5 mm2).CAUTIONIf the AUTO Reset mode setting is used, CAUTION must beexercised to assure that any restart occurs in the safemanner.www.comoso.com