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Hubbell LX-1500 manual

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    April, 2000 Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc. A subsidiary of Hubbell Incorporated 50 Edwards St. Madison, OH 44057 Telephone (440) 428-1161 FAX (440) 428-7635 Instruction Manual Fire Pump Controller Model LX-1500 Limited Service Electric Publication No. 197 HUBBELL[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 2 of 12 Table of Contents I Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 3 II Specifications and Certifications ................................................................................................ [...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 3 of 12 I Introduction The Hubbell Limited Service Fire Pump Controller provides automatic and manual control of small electric motor driven fire pumps and booster pumps of 30 horsepower or less. All Controller components are inside the cabinet with indicating lights and switch handles located next to the d[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 4 of 12 Undervoltage Trip 15% below set point Time Delays Pick-up, 1.5 s, fixed Drop-out, 1.5 s, fixed Output Relays 10 A, 120 VAC 5 A, 240 VAC Indication green LED, on for A-B-C phase rotation Surge Suppressor 650 V rating Temperature Operating: − 4 ° F to 104 ° F ( − 20 ° C to 40 ° C) Storage: −[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 5 of 12 Caution: Before drilling and punching holes in the cabinet for wiring connections, cover the components inside the cabinet with a protective covering. Debris may cause shorts or prevent operation of components. 6. Punch holes in the top or the bottom of the cabinet for conduit. 7. Connect the water [...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 6 of 12 still timing, the CR relay remains energized and the motor continues to run for the duration of the timer setting. Pressing the STOP push button stops the motor even if TR1 is timing. If the Controller does not have a TR1 timing relay, the pump motor runs until the STOP push button is pressed. Manua[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 7 of 12 VI Start Up Procedure Danger: Shocks, burns, or death may result from high voltage. Caution: Only personnel who are familiar with the power distribution system and this manual should be allowed to perform this procedure. 1. Verify that the motor nameplate horsepower and voltage match the Controller [...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 8 of 12 11. Press the STOP push button to stop the motor. 12. Start and stop the motor with the EMERGENCY MANUAL CONTROL handle. Push and rotate the T-handle in a quick motion to lock the contactor in the ON position to start. Rotate the T-handle clockwise and release to stop the motor. Caution: Failure to [...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 9 of 12 VII Maintenance Danger: Do not open the Controller cabinet until ALL power is disconnected. Shocks, burns, or death may result from high voltage. Caution: Only personnel who are familiar with the power distribution system and this manual should be allowed to inspect or perform maintenance on the Con[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 10 of 12 Coil and Contact Replacement Coil Retainers Coil Spring Clip Magnet Assembly Figure VI -1 Magnet Assembly and Retainers Coil Replacement* Contact Replacement* 1. Isolate all power sources. Complete steps 1 through 5 in left column. 2. While pressing against the coil, pull up slightly on the coil re[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 11 of 12 VIII Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Parts Spares Symbol Description Function Part No. 1 1 CR, LRSR LK, PFR, PRR High Voltage Relay 2-Pole Relay Starting Relay Control Relay 31658141 31658123 2 FU1, FU2 Fuse, 1 A, MDL-1 Control Power 57361726 1 TR1 Timing Relay, octal Min. Run Time 31658111 Oc[...]

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    Limited Service Fire Pump Controller Page 12 of 12 Spares Symbol Description Function Part No. CB ( Note 3 ) Breaker, 15 A Breaker, 20 A Breaker, 25 A Breaker, 30 A Breaker, 40 A Breaker, 50 A Breaker, 60 A Breaker, 70 A Breaker, 90 A Breaker, 110 A Breaker, 125 A Breaker, 150 A Circuit Breaker Discounting Means 57504463 57504373 57504371 57504103 [...]