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iVAC CONTACTOR
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The iVAC Contactor allows you to connect a high-powered
dust collector or shop vacuum to your iVAC system. In larger
workshops it’s common to see large dust collectors, sometimes
up to 10 horsepower. These larger units can place heavy
demands on your electrical circuits, and in many cases the
startup current can be as much as four to five times the
operating current and last for several seconds. This initial surge
can over time damage the contacts in the iVAC Pro Switch.
WARNING
The iVAC Contactor is designed to work with the iVAC Pro Switch 115V regardless of operating voltage of your dust extractor. Do not order the iVAC Pro Switch 240V with a contactor.
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Installation of a contactor should be performed by a certified electrician as it involves custom connections.
Not Sure About Your Shop Dust Extraction Requirements?
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Shop vacuums and dust collector HP ratings can be a bit confusing. To compel you to purchase, high horsepower figures are often stated on even the smallest machines, using the term “Peak Horsepower”. However, peak horsepower is the point at which a vacuum’s motor stalls, and does not represent the actual horsepower under typical operating conditions, or the unit’s vacuum pressure. Most residential shop vacuums that are sold over the counter are designed to operate on a typical 115Volt, 15 Amp circuit. That said, here are some rules of thumb for deciding whether or not you require an iVAC Contactor for your workshop. iVAC recommends the use of the iVAC Contactor for:
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vacuums/dust collectors operating on 115Vac that are over 1HP
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vacuums/dust collectors over 2.0HP operating on 240Vac
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commercial/industrial units with a continuous rating of up to 10HP
Features
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Control dust collectors up to 10HP
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Supplied in a kit format to enable customized installation for specific requirements
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Controlled from a 115 volt iVAC Pro Switch (S11520-A-NA) or an iVAC Switch Box (SB-NA)
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Supplied with three cable entry clamps and a control cable
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The iVAC Contactor can withstand start-up currents of up to 150 Amps
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Maintain a running current of up to 40 Amps
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Rated to operate at up to 600Vac in either single or three phase mode
Contents
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Contactor 3Pole 42 Amp 120Vac control cCSAus approved
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6′ control cable, 3 x 18G NEMA 5-15P UL/CSA approved
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204 x 108 x 138 mm, IP65 CE enclosure box
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2 x PG21 cable glands UL listed
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1 x PG16 cable gland UL listed
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