ENGLISH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CS1000
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MELTRIC Corporation / 4765 W. Oakwood Park Drive Franklin, WI 53132
MARECHAL ® TECHNOLOGY
A manufacturer of products using
meltric.com
A COMPANY OF MARECHAL ELECTRIC
GENERAL
CS1000 single pole plugs and connectors are de-
signedwithsafetyanddurabilityinmind.Afinger
guard on the receptacle provides IP2X protection
from live parts. A locking pin prevents unwanted dis-
connection. Each of the phases as well as the neutral
and ground are color coded and keyed to prevent
improper connection. Please follow the instructions
below to ensure the proper installation and use of the
product.
There are inherent dangers
associated with electrical prod-
ucts. Failure to follow safety precautions can result
in serious injury or death. These instructions must be
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followed to ensure the safe and proper installation,
operation and maintenance of the MELTRIC devices.
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Before installation, disconnect all sources of power to
the circuit to eliminate the risk of electrical shock.
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RATINGS
NOTICE
CS1000 plugs and receptacles are UL and CSA
listed in accordance with UL 1691 and CSA 1691-12.
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CS1000 devices are for use in Non-Load Break
applications up to 400A at 600VAC, 600VDC (in
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North America) or 1000VAC, 1500VDC (in Europe –
CE rated).
CAUTION
The CS1000 devices are NOT designed or
listed for current interruption.
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WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock. Do
Not Disconnect Under Load.
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION
WARNING
Theseproductsshouldbeinstalledbyqualified
personnel in accordance with all applicable local
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and national electrical codes.
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CAUTION
Before starting, verify that the power is off, that the
product ratings are appropriate for the application,
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and that the conductors meet code requirements and
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are within the capacities of the lugs noted in Table 1.
WARNING
CAUTION
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NOTICE: Connect only copper or copper-clad wire to
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this device.
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CAUTION
NOTICE: For correct operation, the power cable
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mustnotexertsignificantforceontheproduct.
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Table 1 CS1000 Crimping Lugs
Conductor
Allowable
Size
Current (A)
2
1/0
4
200
2/0
250
3/0
275
4/0
300
250
325
350
350
450
400
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1. Lugs to be crimped with Greenlee EK6IDL11 Crimping Tool,
Dieless 120V CHRG.
2. Type W or Compact Cable.
3. Intended to be wired with conductors rated 90°C or higher.
4. The ground conductor for the CS1000 series devices shall be
limited to a maximum size of 1/0 AWG.
5. 444 Locomotive or Diesel Cable to 500MCM Compact Cable.
INSCS1000 G
Wiring of the main conductor
Strip the conductor by approximately 1-1/8" depending
on the lug used. Lugs to be crimped with Greenlee
EK6IDL11 Crimping Tool, Dieless 120V CHRG.
Tighten small (through 45-3A12D) Straight Threaded
Lugs (Type D) with a 21 mm wrench and large
(45-3A18D and up) with a 24 mm wrench. Tighten
Straight With Terminal Lug (Type C) screw and
washer with a 19 mm socket.
The tightening torque must not be transmitted
to the insulated casing. To avoid transmitting
torque to the device when securing the lugs, hold the
terminal in place with a 20 mm wrench.
Torque both Type C and Type D style lugs to 30 ft-lb.
Assembly of the handle
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Screw handle onto the product and tighten the cable
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gland with an appropriate tool. Block the rotation of
the handle with the supplied screw. Assemble as
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shown below.
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Screw to block rotation
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Watertightness gasket
Assembly with adapter plate
Assemble the adaptor plate on the product and
tighten the M40 nut with an appropriate tool.
Align tabs and assemble as shown below.
Hole pattern for adapter plate
1.89"
1.89"
1
Straight
Straight With
Terminal
Threaded
3
45-3A50C
45-3A50D
45-3A70C
45-3A70D
45-3A95C
45-3A95D
45-3A12C
45-3A12D
45-4A18C
45-4A18D
45-4A24C
45-4A24D
.19Ø mount
holes
2.25"
Neutral
NOTICE: In order to maintain IP66 /67 protection in
custom installations, watertight seals must be used
under the heads of the four mounting fasteners and
they must be retained by a lock washer and nut on
the inside of the box or panel. Alternatively, four blind
holes can be drilled and threaded to accommodate
#8-32 x 5/8" mounting screws. The hole depth must
besufficienttoachieveadequategasketcompres-
sion.
Assembly on an inclined sleeve
(with adapter plate)
Assemble the adapter plate on the inclined sleeve.
Do not forget the gasket between the adaptor plate
and the inclined sleeve, and between the inclined
sleeve and the panel. Assemble as shown below.
Inclined sleeve
M40 nut
Adapter plate
Watertightness gaskets
When mounting on a wall or panel, position the inlet or
receptacle so that the locking pin or latch is at the top.
Locking latch
Assembly on a panel board
Direct assembly
Assemble the product on the panel board and tighten
the M40 nut supplied, with an appropriate tool.The
watertightness is achieved by the color-coded ring.
M40 nut
Color coded ring and color-coded ring for the lid
In order to achieve watertightness, do not forget the
color-coded ring at the rear of the inlet or receptacle
and the panel.
5 Mechanical Keying Postions
(North America color codes shown.)
L1
Ground
L2
Positive
L3
Negative
Color-coded ring
Locking pin
Color-coded ring