GE Industrial Solutions ASTAT-IBP Plus - Manual (Page 2)

ASTAT ® -IBP Plus Soft Starters
WARNINGS
1. Disconnect power before installing or servicing.
2. Hazardous voltages are present in the motor circuit even when the starter is OFF.
An isolation contactor, configured to provide automatic isolation when the motor
is turned OFF is recommended.
3. Unit may contain more than one live circuit. Disconnect both control and main
circuits before installing or servicing.
4. Soft stop should not be used as an Emergency stop.
5. Stopping mode must be set to meet applicable standards for operator safety.
6. Separate motor overcurrent protection is required to be provided in accordance
with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. ASTAT-IBP Plus provides separate
motor protection.
CAUTIONS
1. Semi-conductor fuses specified may not provide branch circuit protection. Refer
to local applicable electrical codes.
2. Overload relay setting should be properly coordinated with motor.
3. Abnormal starting times in excess of 30 seconds or closely repeated operations
of acceleration ramp/deceleration ramp may cause motor damage. Contact motor
manufacturer to ensure proper motor selection has been made for these conditions.
4. If control power is lost between starts, the overload relay protection is reset to cold
start conditions.