Appleton™ Contender™ Series Manual Motor Starters and Contactors

Brand: Appleton

Appleton™ explosionproof, dust-ignitionproof, Contender™ Series factory sealed manual motor starters and contactors are available to meet any plant installation requirement. They may be used to install a variety of electrical wiring devices and come complete with covers and dead-end or feed-thru hub arrangements. 

The Contender™ Series is available with or without a heater. Complete units are ideal for the manual starting of small Vac or Vdc motors in locations made hazardous by the presence of flammable vapors, gases or combustible dust.
Features
  • Explosionproof, Dust-Ignitionproof, Factory Sealed
  • Easily readable operator handle with provisions for padlocking in the ON or OFF position
  • Cast in hubs
  • Starters can be furnished with one interchangeable heater. See catalog pages for details

Specifications

NEC/CEC Certifications & Compliances

  • UL Standards: UL 508, UL 698, UL 1203
  • CSA Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 14-M, C22.2 No. 25, C22.2 No. 30
  • cULus Listed: E81751, E76550

Standard Materials & Finishes

  • Sealing Chamber: Copperfree (4/10 of 1% max.) Aluminum
  • Operating Handle: Nylon
  • Body & Cover: Malleable Iron with Gray Epoxy Powder Coat

Optional Material

  • Aluminum Body & Cover is Available
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