
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCESeries 911
8
Printed in USA Copyright ASCO Power Technologies 2007
381333–241
Preventive maintenance will provide high reliability and
long life for the Series 911 Remote Control (RC) Switch.
De–energize all power sources to the
Remote Control Switch before working on it.
Keep the switch clean
During installation protect the RC Switch from
construction grit and metal chips. Once a year
de–energize all sources, then brush and vacuum away any
excessive dust accumulation.
Maintain switch lubrication
Under normal service, relubrication is not required.
Renew factory lubrication if the switch is subjected to
severe dust or abnormal operating conditions.
Relubricate the operator if the RC coil is replaced.
Order appropriate lubrication kit:
RC Switch Amp. Size Lubrication Kit
100, 150, 200, 225, 260, 400 625550–001*
600, 800, 1000, 1200 75100
*CastrolEndurex R 4000 lubricant
Inspect main current–carrying contacts
Once a year deenergize all sources, then remove the
barrier / pole cover and/or arc chutes to check the
condition of the main contacts. Do not file or dress the
contacts. Reinstall the arc chutes and/or barrier / pole
cover after inspection.
Replacement Parts
The RC operator coil is available in kit form. When
ordering parts, provide the Serial No., Catalog No., and
BOM No. from the Series 911 RC Switch nameplate.
Contact your local ASCO Power Technologies sales office
or ASI. In the United States call 1–800–800–ASCO
(2726), or in Canada call 1–888–234–ASCO (2726).
TROUBLE–SHOOTING
Problem Check Control Voltage Check Control Station, Wiring, Supply
RC Switch does not close
Load 1 contacts when the
control station is closed.
Measure control voltage
between RC switch TB
terminals 1 and 2.
If no voltage is present, check control
station contacts, control wiring, supply
fuses, and optional accessories.
RC Switch does not close
Load 2 contacts when the
control station is opened.
Measure control voltage
between RC switch TB
terminals 1 and 3.
If no voltage is present, check control
station contacts, control wiring, supply
fuses, and optional accessories.
RC Switch tries to close or
open, but cannot.
Measure at least 90% control
voltage(nameplatecoil
voltage) between RC switch
TB terminals 1 and 2,
or 1 and 3.
If voltage is low, check control wire size
and line run distance. If a transformer is
used in the control line, make sure it
can handle the VA burden required.
Refer to Tables B and C on page 3.
RC Switch closes and opens
repeatedly. —
Check control station for overlapping
contacts and correct. Control stations
cannotcallonRCSwitchtocloseand
open at the same time.
RC Switch closes or opens
very quickly with excessive
noise.
Measure no more than 110%
control voltage (nameplate
coil voltage) between RC
switch TB terminals 1 and 2,
or 1 and 3.
If the voltage is high, change the
control supply or change the RC
Switch.