iDrive 300 - Thermal Overload Testing

iDrive 300 - Thermal Overload Testing

If your iDrive 300 Thermal Overload is always tripping it is time to look at a few things.
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Compare the Motor Running Current Draw with the Size of the Thermal Overload that came with the iDrive  
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 Most AC Motors have on there Motor Spindle a Plate that display all pertinent information voltage/Amperage/Phase
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You can always use an Amp Clamp to measure the Start up and Running Current that is being drawn from Motor.
 
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 you can always increase the allowable current by simply turning the ARC dial Counter Clockwise
 
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if your thermal issues continue to give you problems, call our support.

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