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Thank You!
We at Drivecon Corporation and affiliated dealer appreciate your purchase of this 'Crane Com-
mander' inverter or, adjustable frequency drive. When properly installed, operated and maintained,
the inverter will provide a lifetime of reliable operation. It is mandatory that the person who oper-
ates, inspects, and maintains this equipment thoroughly read and understand this manual.
This instruction manual has been designed to serve as a self-supporting guide for the proper installa-
tion, operation, and maintenance of the inverter adjustable frequency drive. If you require addi-
tional assistance please feel free to contact either your local supplier or Drivecon Corporation at
(847) 855-9150.
DANGER: DO NOT touch any circuit components while AC main power is on or immediately
after the main AC power is disconnected from the unit. You must wait until the red charge lamp
(LED 101) on the main control board goes out before servicing the inverter or any component of the
system. Typically 2 minutes.
DANGER: DO NOT make any contact with the circuit before inverter is disconnected from the AC
line and discharged. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in serious or personal injury.
Drivecon strongly suggests a complete OSHA approved load test of any hoist equipment
after installation of this equipment to overhead cranes or hoists. Drivecon Corporation is always
available for on-site commissioning of this equipment. The Crane Commander is designed for
operation of traverse motions or hoist motions with properly operating mechanical load brakes.
Consult Drivecon for operating hoists without mechanical load brakes. The Crane Commander is
suited for CMAA class A-D use only.
WARRANTY:
Drivecon Corporation warrants that all products manufactured by it to be free from defects in mate-
rial and/ or workmanship under proper and normal use by the initial user. This warranty shall expire
eighteen (18) months following the date of shipment of such product to the purchaser or twelve (12)
months after such parts or products are first placed in service or operation, whichever shall first
expire. Drivecon Corporation is the sole determinant of all claims under warranty and no credit will
be allowed for damaged equipment resulting from improper installation or unauthorized repairs or
alterations. During this warranty period, Drivecon will repair or replace, FOB its plant, any parts
reported to and found to be defective by its inspection. Drivecon will not assume any expenses or
liability for any work done on its equipment outside of Drivecon plant without its written consent
and such unauthorized work will automatically void Drivecon's warranty. Equipment purchased
from others and resold by Drivecon, will carry the warranty of the manufacturer. This warranty is
in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranty of merchantability of fitness
for a particular use. Also Drivecon specifically does not warrant for any consequential damages
whatsoever. Drivecon does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for it any obligation
in connection with the sale of its products, except as herin expressly stated.
DANGER!
Hazardous voltage within can cause serious injury or death. Operating drive from keypad may disable
safety circuits and result in danger or injury. Only qualified personnel should work on this equipment after
familiarization with its operation. Turn OFF and lock out power at main panel. llow capacitors to bleed off
prior to servicing.
