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9.3 No Braking When Motor Is Turned OFF:
4
.
Specify all the above, plus the type of application or
Braking Contactor Pulls In
use, and the number of phases involved. Be sure to
Supply the unit Serial Number and Model Number
1. Verify that the unit is installed and wired correctly. From the nameplate, and to list all options provided.
2.
Check that the TIME and TORQUE adjustments are
5. PACK THE UNIT CAREFULLY, so that there will be
not set too low.
no futher damage during shipment.
3. Check for blown fuses in the STAR-BRAKE.
6. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone
Number, purchase order number and the address to
9.4 No Braking When Motor Is Turned OFF:
which the repaired unit is to be sent.
Braking Contactor Does Not Pull In
7. When returning any unit include a brief description of
Leakage current may be present in the magnetic
the difficulty you are having, as well as the results of
starter control loop. This is common when a program-
any tests you have made on it.
mable controller with a solid-state output module is
used to control the Start/Stop function. Replace the
8.
Collect shipments will not be accepted.
output modules with relay types, or call the factory fo
assistance.
10. WARRANTY
9.5 Brake Fuse(s) Blow
Each BRAKE-PAK is warranted by the factory for one
year to be free from defects in materials and
1. Replace fuses, and try operating at lower braking workmanship. Repairs will be made at the factory,
torque. If fuses do not blow until torque is turned up,
on products that are returned postpaid to the factory.
the STAR-BRAKE chosen was probably too small for
the application.
The warranty is VOID if the unit has been tampered
with without express permission: if fuses of an
NOTE: Fuses in the STAR-BRAKE are designed to incorrect type or rating have been used; or for any
Protect the internal components. They are of a
Special fast-acting semiconductor-protecting type, and
Aside from the above statement of warranty, TIE
MUST be replaced with the same type of equal or
Industrial, its agents, employees, dealers and
Lower current rating. THE USE OF INCORRECT
distributors assume NO LIABILITY, AND
REPLACEMENT FUSES WILL VOID THE WARR-
SPECIFICALLY
ASSUME NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
ANTY, AND MAY RESULT IN FURTHER DAMAGE
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE to persons or
TO
THE EQUIPMENT.
property resulting from
malfunction, failure to
function, improper application, or improper
2. Power factor capacitors, if used, MUST NOT be
operation of these products.
across the load.
No allowance can be made for removal or installation
If there is still a problem, the unit may need factory service.
Costs, machine downtime, transportation, etc.
9.6 BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT TO THE FACTORY:
THE USER ASSUMS ALL APPLICATION RESPONSIBILITY
1.
Measure and document the voltage across Terminals
11. PROCEDURE FOR REPAIR
L1, L2, L3.
If a BRAKE-PAK unit needs to be returned
2. Measure and document the voltage across Terminals
for repair, create a packing list for the brake
T1, T2, T3.
to be returned. This packing list should be on
your company’s letterhead and should state
3. Document the motor operating voltage, current and
at a minimum, the model number, serial
horsepower.
number and the problem you are experiencing
with the unit. After creating the packing list,
send the brake with the packing list to our
authorized repair center at the following
address:
Ambi-Tech
Attention: Repairs
44810 Vic Wertz Drive
Clinton Township, MI 48036
