Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the IP rating of GVAE20? Would the IP rating of GV2P circuit breaker (IP20) get affected by the addition of Aux contact GVAE20?
The IP rating of GVAE20 is IP 20.
The IP rating of GV2* with GVAE20 is then IP20. It would not get affected by the addition of the Auxiliary
Can GVAE1, GVAE11 or GVAE20 be used with GV3 starters?
Issue:
Are the front mount auxiliary contacts GVAE1, GVEA11 and GVAE20 be used for GV3M devices?
Product Line:
Tesys GV Manual Starter and Protectors
Environment:
TeSys GV, GVA, GV2, GV3P
Resolution:
These auxiliary contacts can only be used with the rotary handled GV3P devices. They cannot be applied with the pushbutton GV3M devices.
Can the GV* starters be used on 50 hertz applications?
Issue:
GV* Starter for 50/60hz application
Product Line:
Motor Starters and Protectors
Environment:
PowerPact™ Manual Starters
Resolution:
Yes, these starters are rated for 50/60 hertz.
This applies to all GV2M, GV2ME, GV2P, GV3M, GV3ME devices.
How many of GVAN11 side Auxiliary can be put on GV3 circuit breakers?
Maximum of 2 sides mounted Auxiliary can be used with GV3 circuit breaker.
Will the Tesys GV2ME starters install into old style enclosures designed for the GV2M, GV2MC01 and GV2MC02 enclosures?
Issue:
GV2ME compatibility with old enclosure
Product Line:
Motor Starters and Protectors
Environment:
TeSys™ GV Manual Starters and Protectors
Resolution:
No, Order new enclosures using the same catalog numbers. The current enclosure has an updated DIN attachement which will accept the Tesys GV2ME starters but will not accept the old GV2M starters.
Are explosion proof enclosures available for GV manual motor starters.
Issue:
NEMA 7/9 rated enclosure for GV manual motor starters
Product Line:
Tesys GV Motor Starters and Protectors
Environment:
TeSys™ GV Manual Starters and Protectors
Resolution:
No hazardous duty enclosures are available for the GV product line.
For explosion proof applications consider the Class 2510 Type M or Type T offering.
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