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#38604 11/29/24 06:40 PM
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Can someone explain to me why Schindler has a contactor in front of the main disconnect

beaupeep #38607 12/01/24 07:52 PM
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Most likely a shunt disconnect to remove power prior to sprinklers being activated

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Yep, shunt trip, for MR sprinker systems.

john jay #38609 12/03/24 02:45 AM
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Is it ok to remove it from the system?

beaupeep #38611 12/03/24 04:51 AM
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Can you attach a photo of it? Were you able to verify that it is for the shunt trip function of the elevator main line disconnect switch?


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