Can you run a larger HP motor on a lower rated HP soft starter?
Issue:
Wanting to run a larger HP motor on a lower rated HP soft starter?
Product Line:
Altistart ATS22 ATS48 ATS46
Environment:
All
Cause:
They want to run a 400 HP motor on a 350 HP rated soft starter.
Resolution:
No you can not run a larger motor on a smaller HP rated soft starter.
It is recommended that you size the soft starter for Voltage, HP, Application and Current.
Wanting to run a larger HP motor on a lower rated HP soft starter?
Product Line:
Altistart ATS22 ATS48 ATS46
Environment:
All
Cause:
They want to run a 400 HP motor on a 350 HP rated soft starter.
Resolution:
No you can not run a larger motor on a smaller HP rated soft starter.
It is recommended that you size the soft starter for Voltage, HP, Application and Current.
Released for: Schneider Electric Belgium
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