KP03 Mini Apartment Compactor
INSTALLATION
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OSHA LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
The main power disconnect and live electrical components shall have adequate work space in accordance with
ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Section 110, Requirements for electrical installations.
Power disconnects with more than 200 volt operating systems shall be labeled with “ARC FLASH” warning
decals on the main disconnect panel face.
Check and verify the voltage the control panel is wired to ensure the Main Power Disconnect is wired to match.
WIRE COLORS
The US National Electrical Code only mandates white (or grey) for the neutral power conductor and bare
copper, green, or green with yellow stripe for the protective ground. In principle any other colors except these
may be used for the power conductors. The colors adopted as local practice are shown in table below. Black,
red, and blue are used for 208/230 VAC three-phase; brown, orange and yellow are used for 460 VAC.
Conductors larger than #6 AWG are only available in black and are color taped at the ends.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
A 3-Pole Power Terminal Block is located at the top right on the back panel inside the Control Panel. The
Terminal Block provides a means of connecting the 3-phase line wires from the Main Power Disconnect.
The three line wires are identified as L1, L2 and L3. The L1 wire is connected to the farthest left terminal
on the Power Terminal Block. The L2 wire is connected to the middle terminal
on
the Power Terminal Block. The L3 wire is connected to farthest right terminal
on the Power
Terminal Block.
A Ground Terminal Block is located on the left side of the Motor Starter and Overload in the control panel. The
Motor Starter and Overload are located at the bottom right of the back panel in the Control Panel. The ground
wire is connected to the top terminal
of the Ground Terminal Block.
Function
Label
Color, 208/230 VAC
Color, 460 VAC
Line, 3-phase
L1
black
brown
Line, 3-phase
L2
red
orange
Line, 3-phase
L3
blue
yellow
Neutral
N
white
grey
Protective ground
PG
bare, green or green/yellow
green
All latches on the control panel must be secured at all times.
Do not loosen latches or open cover unless you are a
QUALIFIED PERSON.
QUALIFIED PERSON is one who has received training in and has
demonstrated skills and knowledge in the construction and operation of
electric equipment and installations and the hazards involved.
