Replacement motors and equipment that are pre-wired with Decontactor devices can be installed with plug & play simplicity, reducing change-out downtime by 50% and allowing
critical processes to get back online faster.

 

    • The need for hard-wiring during downtime is eliminated and mechanics can safely make & break the electrical connections.
    • There is no need to bring electricians to the site; their work to pre-wire replacements can be performed during non-downtime periods.
    • Advance verification of phasing on pre-wired replacement motors avoids problems and delays due to improper rotation.
  • Integral auxiliary contacts can eliminate the need to make & break secondary connections on control circuits.

Motor Change-out Process Comparison

Typcial Change-out

 

Typical Disconnect Switch
  1. Switch disconnect to OFF position
  2. Apply lockout/tagout
  3. Perform Shock/Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
  4. Obtain permit for energized electrical work
  5. Suit up with appropriate PPE
  6. Remove the disconnect switch cover
  7. Voltage test to verify deenergization
  8. Disconnect motor from hard-wiring
  9. Remove old/install new motor
  10. Connect new motor to hard-wiring
  11. Jog the motor to ensure proper rotation

 

MELTRIC Motor Change-out

 

Disconnect Switch Rated Decontactors
Motor Change-out Process

  1. Switch Decontactor receptacle to OFF position
  2. Remove plug from receptacle
  3. Apply lockout/tagout
  4. Remove old/install new motor
  5. Insert plug into receptacle
PPE