ABB A3 Series User manual

Mounting hole pattern
Typical spacing shown. Automotive name plate
requires 2.5" spacing. Some accessories also
require additional spacing.
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INSTRUCTION SHEET
A3P oil-tight push-pull operator
These instructions do not purport to cover
all details or variations in equipment nor
to provide for every possible contingency
to be met in connection with installation,
operation or maintenance. Should further
information be desired or should
particular problems arise that are not
covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s
purpose, the matter should be referred to
ABB Inc.
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Cat. no.
A3PP4_ _
A3PP6__
A3PPM__
A 3P T4R _ _
A3PB4__
A3PB6_ _
A3PBE__
A3PBF_ _
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Step 3
Disassemble before installation
Large gaskets
Index locking ring
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Step 1
1.25
[31.8]
1.25
[31.8]
2.25
[57.2]
0.672
[17.1]
0.190
[4.8]
Ø1.210
[Ø30.7]
2.25
[57.2]
Small gasket
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Step 2
Name plate (optional)
2"
2 3⁄8"
Large
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Name plates
115⁄16"
4⁄5"
2"
Standard
4⁄5"
27⁄16"
27⁄16"
Automotive
For replacement parts information or
an application guide, visit our website
at abb.com/low-voltage or contact
your ABB representative.
For more information on optional
mounting kits, name plates and
other accessories, visit
abb.com/low-voltage.
WARNING
Hazardous voltage. Can cause
death, serious personal injury
or property damage.
To avoid electrical shock, turn
off electrical power to controls
before performing installation
or maintenance.
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Panel thickness range
(inches)
Gaskets
required
16 ga – 14 ga 3
(0.060 – 0.075)
13 ga – 10 ga 2
(0.090 – 0.135)
9 ga – 7 ga 1
(0.150 – 0.188)
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Step 4
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Step 5
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Step 6a
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Step 6b
Locknut wrench
Cat. no. A3XGLW
Assemble parts
shown. Leave the
lens and small
gasket off until
step #6.
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Replacement bulb chart
Volts
Incandescent
bulb
LED lamp – single bulb
Red Green Yellow White Blue
6#755* A3XBL6R A3XBL6G A3XBL6Y A3XBL6W A3XBL6L
24 #757 A3XBL2R A3XBL2G A3XBL2Y A3XBL2Y A3XBL2L
120 N/A A3XBL4R A3XBL4G A3XBL4Y A3XBL4Y A3XBL4L
*Also flashing lamp #267
Tighten locking nut to 40 ± 2 in-lb [4.5 Nm] recommended torque.
Contact operation:
Torque contact block retaining screws to 8 – 10 in-lb [0.9 – 1.1 Nm]
Torque light module retaining screws to 4 – 5 in-lb [0.5 – 0.6 Nm]
Maintained push-pull
Normally open contacts — use A3XC10 contact block
Normally closed contacts — use A3XC01 contact block
Momentary push-pull (factory assembled)
Normally open contacts — use A3XC01 contact block (becomes normally open when assembled)
Normally closed contacts — use special A3XC1EL contact block which must be mounted last
Plastic lens
1. Place small gasket inside nut.
2. Insert mushroom head/pushbutton
into switch body.
3. Tighten securely by hand.
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1SQC910006M0201, A5E50558178, April 2021
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