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GEH-4839 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

300-Line CR305/CR306/CR309 Magnetic Contactors,

Starters, & Reversers
For NEMA Size 5
Supersedes GEH-4839 and GEH-4869

Caution: Before instaffing in a nuclear application, determine Coil Replacement

that the product is intended tor such use. 1. Remove power from the device.
Warning: Disconnect power before installing or seNicing. 2. Unscrew one end of the retainer (B-Figure 1) and slide it out of
the slot.
Description 3. Remove movable magnet assembly.
ABB 300-Une full-voltage magnetic motor starters include a magnetic 4. Loosen four coil retainer screws (C-Figure 1}. Press against coil
contactor and a three-leg block overload relay, providing motor and pull up and out on coil retainers (A-Figure 1).
protection against running and stalled motor overloads. The 5. Remove coil from magnet.
overload relay may be provided with a yellow trip indicator which is
located to the right of the reset arm, and is visible when the overload 6. Replace coll.
relay is tripped. 7. Reassemble device by reversing procedure.

Contact Replacement
1 . Perform steps 1 through 5 under Coil Replacement.
2. Remove complete magnet assembly by pulling entire assembly
from the contactor assembly,
3. With the magnet assembly resting on its side, remove the
movable arm by sliding it out the back of the assembly.
4. Depress movable contact and spring and slide movable contact
from movable arm.
5. Remove screws holding stationary contact in place and remove
stationary contact.
6. Reassemble by reversing the above procedure. When reassem­
bling, note that the cover will fit only one way. Magnet and
movable arm will fit either way but will be quleter if reassembled
OVERLOAD RELAY HEATER SLOTS the same way they were taken apart.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove or replace arc traps in molded
Figure 1. Typical 300-Une magnetic starter. cover.

Ratings
CR305 contactors are suitable for use on a circuit capable of deliver­
ing not more than 10,000 RMS symmetrical amperes, 600 volts max­
imum when protected by H, J, K1, KS, RKi, and RK5 class fuses or
a circuit breaker having an interrupting rating not less than 10,000
RMS symmetrical amperes, 600 volts maximum.

Installation
Before connecting starter to power supply:
1. Remove a!! packing.
2. Clean magnet mating surfaces of any dirt or foreign matter.
3. Select and install heaters in accordance with heater table which
accompanies each starter unit.
Caution: Do not energize starter before heaters are instalfed.
4. Operate movable magnet by pressing on the nameplate to assure Figure 2.
free movement.
Overload Relay Check
5. Mount starter on a sturdy vertical support.
Remove power from the device, disconnect the control wiring from
6. Make the electrical connections. the relay terminals, and place a bell set or resistance measuring in­
7. The overload relay can be reset manually by depressing and strument across the relay terminals. Depress and release the reset
releasing the reset arm. arm to insure the relay is reset. In this condition there should be
8. The ultimate tripping current of the installed relay heater can be continuity between the terminals. Depress the white manual check
adjusted ± i0% by using the adjustment dial, shown in Figure 1. operator to trip the relay. !n the tripped condition the circuit between
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the terminals should be open indicating the contacts are operating
normally. Remove the bell set or resistance measuring apparatus,
rewire the relay terminals and reset the relay for normal operation.
Maintenance
1. Remove power from device before performing any maintenance.
- 2. Keep magnet mating surfaces free of accumulated dirt or dust.
C. Best adjustment is usually obtained when both mechaniCar JO�
terlock arm assemblies are as far up in the elongated slot as
possible.
D. With both arms adjusted, there should be a very slight gap
{approximately 1/16-lnch) between the arms with both contac­
tors open. Neither arm should overlap the other with both con­
tactors open.

3. DO NOT OIL OR GREASE the magnet mating surfaces. Caution: Before adjusting or operating reverser, make sure the
mechanical interlock arm is engaged with movable arm.
4. Contacts are carefully designed for maximum life. They need only
be replaced when nearly all the silver tip is gone and the contact
tip support is exposed. DO NOT FILE the contacts. Filing or
Replacement Coils
otherwise dressing the contacts only results in lost tip material For two- and three-pole devices, order coil catalog number 55-530249G
plus number in table below.
and reduces life of the contacts.
For four- and five-pole devices, order coil catalog number 55-501493G
5. Periodically check all wiring for tightness. plus number in table below.
6. On reversing and two-speed starters, the mechanical interlock Example: 55-530249G002 is rated 115-120 V, 60 Hz/110 V, 50 Hz.
has been factory adjusted and normally should never need read­
justment. If readjustment is ever needed, these steps should be Frequency 115- 200- 230- -- 460- 575-
followed: (Hertz) 120 V 208 V 240 V 480 V 600 V
A Close one contactor by hand by pushing down on armature. 60 002 023 003 -- 004 005
8. Using the other hand, loosen the nut on opposite contactor in­ Frequency
(Hertz) 110 V -- 220 V 380 V 440 V 550 V
terlock arm and slide lt towards the top of the elongated slot
until all gap is taken up between the two arms. Follow the 50 002 -- 003 064 004 005
same procedure with the opposite contactor and interlock arm.
Accessory Kits
First NO aux. cont. for CR305, CR306 {right side mtg.) .....CR305XSOOA
First NC aux. cont. for CR305, CR306 (right side mtg.) .....CR305X500B
First NO-NC aux. cont. for CR305, CR306 (right side mtg.).CR305X500C
Additional NO aux. cont. tor all forms, .CR305X100D
Additional NC aux. cont. for all forms .. _ .CR305X100E
Pushbutton . . ............................CR305X520B
Selector Switch, H-0-A. ..CR305X530B
Selector Switch, OFF-ON. .CR305X530D
Indicating Light ............... .,......................CA305X550B
Fifth pole (for adding to 4-po!e form on!y). ............CR305X511B
Control Circuit Fuse ..........................CR305X541A, B, C, D
Surge Suppressor. . .CA305X146C

Figure 3.

Renewal Parts
Ref. No. Description Catalog Number Quantity Required

1 Coil retainer assembly 55-1546078003 4

2 Overload relay (3-heater, non-compensated form, 1 NC contact) CR3248310F 1
3 Overload relay (3-heater, non-compensated form, 1 N0-1 NC contact) CR3248360F 1
4 Set of stationary & movable contacts with springs & screws for three-poles 55-1546078041 1
5 Molded cover for three-poles 55-5302458001 3
6 Return spring for movable arm 55-1532058002 1
7 Molded movable arm with return spring for 2-, 3-po!e 55-1546078042 1
8 Armature and frame (magnet) with retainer 55-1546078045 1
9 Operating coil for 2- and 3-pole 55-5302498* * * 1
10 Retainer for armature 55-1546070046 1

*** Insert numbers for particular coil rating required. See Coil Table above. 1SQC912028M0201 GEH-4839C, February 2020

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connect ion with installation,
operation, or maintenance. Should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the Purchaser's purposes, the matter should be referred lo the nearest
ABB sales office.

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