Eaton S801+ Series User Manual

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S801+ Soft Starterviii S801+ Soft Starter MN03900002E—November 2012 www.eaton.comSafetyDefinitions and SymbolsWARNINGThis symbol indicates high voltage. It calls your attentionto items or operations that could be dangerous to youand other persons operating this equipment. Read themessage 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 CautionsThis manual contains clearly marked cautions and warningswhich are intended for your personal safety and to avoid anyunintentional damage to the product or connectedappliances.Please read the information included in cautions andwarnings carefully.CAUTIONUnit may weigh up to 103 pounds. Use suitable lifting device.WARNINGHazardous voltage can cause electric shock and burns. Toavoid 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 theS801+ 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 24 Vdc to Control Terminal Block. All controlwiring is 22–12 AWG (0.33–2.5 mm 2 ).CAUTIONIf the AUTO Reset mode setting is used, CAUTION must beexercised to assure that any restart occurs in the safemanner.CAUTIONIf the AUTO Reset mode setting is used with level sensing,CAUTION must be exercised to assure that any restartoccurs in a safe manner. Motor restart may occurimmediately and unexpectedly after any fault condition hascleared.