Replacing the Schneider Contactor

Replacing the Contactor

To change the contactor, the following need to be done:

1. Switch off the equipment and unplug the machine and ensure there is no power.
2. Open the control panel on the side by removing the lock.
3. Locate the contactor that has tripped.
4. Untrip the contactor that has tripped by pushing on the green switch.
5. If it continues tripping, the contactor needs to be changed.
6. Remove the RYB Cables from the contactor both from the input and output size by using a tester and rotating the screw in the contactor where the wires are inserted into the contactor Please note the location of the cables.
7. Using a tester remove the screws of the contactor and keep the contactor aside.
8. Replace the conactor with the corresponding contactor in the same location.
9. Once the contactor is removed, put the new one in place of that.
10. Put back the input and output wires which were removed in point 6 using a tester. Please ensure the wires are matching the same colour coding.
11. Close the electrical panel cover and lock the same.
12. Plug the equipment back into the socket and switch it on.

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