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Contactor Replacement Question

06/14/2007 9:17 AM

E. P. DC CONTACTOR SPECIFICATION

MODEL: TSW-96EP-2SS (Dual Power Supply) 05/03

TYPE: DC explosion proof starter contactor for single BE frame starter

motor with dual power source, 2 contactors per enclosure, with

push buttons for local starting

WIRING DIAGRAM

REFERENCE: WI-565

ENCLOSURE Class I, Div. 1 & 2, Group C, D; Class II, Div. 1 & 2, Group E,F,G;

CERTIFICATION: Class III

UL Listed – File E10514

CSA Certified – File LR11716

VOLTAGE: 24 VDC contacts; 24VDC coils, 2.0 amps pull in.

AMPERE CAPACITY: 3000 inrush, 1600 cranking, per contactor

GROUNDING: None

ACTUATION: Push button switches mounted on enclosure for local starting. Use with

customer supplied remote switches.

SWITCH TYPE: Magnetic, SPST, double-break design rated for 1 million

electrical cycles, silver contacts, 5/16-18 terminal mounting bolts.

ENCLOSURE Body – Cast copper free aluminum alloy with 1 ea. ½" NPT

CONSTRUCTION: threaded hole, 3 ea. 1¼ " NPT threaded holes.

Lid – Cast copper free aluminum alloy, threaded, cover opening

9¾".

DIMENSIONS: 12" L x 11"W x 8¼" H

MOUNTING: 7/16" holes, 4 places

SHIPPING WEIGHT: 53 lbs.

Hi mates

all above spec for contactor of starter for Diesel fire fighting pump

Regardless of safety is it possible to replace this contactor by normal 20Amp contactor

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Re: Contactor Replacement Question

06/14/2007 10:59 PM

No, you cannot replace ANY component in a fire pump controller without violating the UL listing, and if there is a fire and the pump fails and an insurance adjuster finds that, your insurance may become nullified.

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Re: Contactor Replacement Question

06/15/2007 5:15 AM

Absolutely not, apart from the legal and liability problems, a standard 20A contactor would never tolerate this duty. The contacts would probably disintegrate at the first operation due to the DC in inrush current.

There would also a be a real danger of the contactor contacts welding together, preventing the starter from disengaging.

Further in most countries installing uncertified electrical equipment in to an explosion proof situation is a a criminal offence, with the ultimate possibility of gaol.

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Re: Contactor Replacement Question

06/18/2007 4:03 AM

Thanks but still my question in technical what the problem only inrush current and if I found DC motor contactor is it be fine ?

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Re: Contactor Replacement Question

07/10/2007 7:43 AM

Not to belittle the liability issues, but most components that are mounted inside of the exsplosion proof housing are often standard parts. It is the enclosure that has to meet the ratings not the individual devices "inside". So strictly from a practical sense if you can find a contactor with the right ratings and it fits onto the space in the enclosure, you should be ok. But checking with your local inspector in writing would be a good idea.

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Re: Contactor Replacement Question

07/10/2007 11:18 PM

"... but most components that are mounted inside of the exsplosion proof housing are often standard parts."

Irresponsible posting.

You are focusing only on the issue of it being in an explosion proof enclosure. IT IS A FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER!!!! You should NEVER mess with re-engineering ANY component within a fire pump controller. You have NO IDEA what the consequences could be, and if you make a mistake, YOU ONLY FIND OUT WHEN YOUR FACILITY BURNS DOWN!!!!

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