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Definite Purpose
Contactors & Starters

CR453A Series Contactors
CR454A Series Starters

Caution: Before installing in a nuclear application, determine that the product is intended for such use.
Warning: Disconnect power before installing or servicing.

Description
GE’s CR453A magnetic contactors provide a 2- or 3-pole
device for use in air conditioning units or other general
purpose applications. These instructions give information

Ratings – Full Voltage, Non-Reversing
Frame
Size

about ratings, installation, accessories and wiring, overload
relay may be added if needed. Factory assembled starters

CR453AB

CR454A include overload relay.

CR453AC

CR453AD

Ratings
VAC

120
240
480
600
120
240
480
600
120
240
480
600

FLA

25

30

40

LRA

150
150
125
100
180
180
150
120
240
240
200
160

Resistive
Horsepower
1 PH

3 PH

2
3
–
–
2
5
–
–
3
7.5
–
–

–
7.5
10
10
–
10
15
15
–
10
20
20

Rating Per
Pole

35

40

50

Motor branch circuit and control circuit overcurrent
protection should be supplied in accordance with the
National Electrical Code or local code as required. CR453A
contactors are suitable for use on a circuit capable of
delivering not more than 5,000 RMS symmetrical amperes,

Typical CR453A Series contactor

600 volts maximum when protected by fuses or a circuit
breaker having an interrupting rating not less than 5,000
RMS symmetrical amperes.

Power Terminal Tightening Torque (lbs.-in.)
Terminal Type

Torque Values

Box Lug
Pressure Plate
Binding Screw

40
20
20

Use 75° C copper conductors only.

Contactor Installation

Starter Installation

Before connecting to power supply:

1. Remove all packing.

1. Remove all packing.

2. Motors with service factor of 1.15 or greater.
• Select overload relay as per the FLA shown in the

2. Operate movable magnet and operating arm by

motor nameplate.

pressing down on the operating arm from the front

• Adjust the front mounted tripping current setting

or side of the contactor to assure free movement.

dial to the motor FLA.

3. Mount starter on a sturdy vertical support.

2. Motors with service factor less than 1.15

4. Make electrical connections as per wiring diagram.

• Select overload relay as per the formula: Motor FLA

For quick connect wiring, use UL recognized insulated

(shown in the motor plate) x 0.09.

terminals.

• Adjust the front mounted tripping current setting dial

Mounting Hole Dimensions

to the result of the above mentioned motor FLA.

1.70
43,2

3. Operate movable magnet and operating arm by pressing
down on the operating arm from the front or side of the
contactor to assure free movement.

.35
8,9

3.28
83,3

4. Mount starter on a sturdy vertical support.

3.75
95,3

5. Make electrical connections as per wiring diagram.

3.16
80,3

For quick connect wiring, use UL recognized insulated
terminals.
6. Select the four modes by means of a front selector
lever.
7. Overload relays features tripping indicator, independent

MOUNTING HOLES FOR
#10 SCREWS(6 PLACES)

& double break auxiliary tripping contacts (1NO+1NC)
with welding check lever.

Contactor Wiring Diagram

8. Overload relay features thermal protection against

3 PHASE LINE CONNECTION

balanced overload, differential protection against

AUX CONTACT OPTONS
FRONT VIEW

L1

CONTROL
VOLTAGE

L2

TYPE

L2

unbalanced overloads and also ambient temperature

RIGHT
SIDE

LEFT
SIDE
C

compensation.

C

1 SPDT

M

NC

N

NC

C

C

N

C

CR454A Series Starter Dimensions

C

2 SPDT

2.25
57,0
NC

OPTIONAL
AUX
CONTACTS

T1

OPTIONAL
AUX
CONTACTS

T2

N

NC

13 23

N

NC

N
33 43

2 NO

T2

14 24

34 44

13 21

31 43

14 22

32 44

NC

N

1.12
28,5

3.13
79,4

1.71
43,3

.24
6,0

1 NO-1 NC

3 PHASE LINE CONNECTION

3.28
83,3

NOMENCLATURE
M-LINE CONTACTOR
NO-NORMALLY OPEN
NC-NORMALLY CLOSED

3.87
98,2

1.70
43,2

.27
6,9

5.68
144,3

MOUNTING HOLES FOR
#10 SCREWS(6 PLACES)

Overload Relays

Check for Welded Contacts in Overload Relay
Disconnect power from device and control wiring from the

Contactor

terminals of the relay. Connect the bell set or resistancemeasuring instrument across the relay terminals. Depress
and release the reset arm to ensure the relay is reset. In this
condition there should be continuity between the terminals.
In the tripped condition, the circuit between the terminals
should be open indicating the contacts are operating

CR453AB,
AC, AD

normally. Remove the bell set or resistance measuring
apparatus, rewire the relay terminals and reset the relay for
normal operation.

Starter Wiring Diagram
L3

L2

L1

AUX CONTACT OPTONS
TYPE

FRONT VIEW

WIRE B

RIGHT
SIDE

LEFT
SIDE

CR453AC, AD
CR453AD

WIRE A
C

L2

L1

1

L3

C

1 SPDT

REMOTE
CONTROL

NC

N

NC

C

M

C

Class 20

RT1B
RT1C
RT1D
RT1F
RT1G
RT1H
RT1J
RT1K
RT1L
RT1M
RT1N
RT1P
RT1S
RT1T
RT1U
RT1V
RT1W

RT12B
RT12C
RT12D
RT12F
RT12G
RT12H
RT12J
RT12K
RT12L
RT12M
RT12N
RT12P
RT12S
RT12T
RT12U
RT12V
RT12W

C

2 SPDT
OPTIONAL
AUX
CONTACTS

95

96

97

98

NC
OPTIONAL
AUX
CONTACTS

T1

T2

T3

N

NC

N

NC

N

NC

13 23

33 43

14 24

34 44

13 21

31 43

14 22

32 44

N

Installation

2 NO

1 NO-1 NC
CONTROL CIRCUIT FUSING
(IF USED)

L1

MOTOR

L2
NOMENCLATURE

1

M-LINE CONTACTOR
OL-THERMAL OVERLOAD RELAY
SPDT-SINGLE POLE DOUBLE THROW
NO-NORMALLY OPEN
NC-NORMALLY CLOSED

96

NOTE: ADDITIONAL CONTROL CIRCUIT PROTECTION
MAY BE REQUIRED.PREFER TO NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE OR LOCAL CODES.

ELEMENTARY

L1

L2
OL

1

M

FOR SEPERATE CONTROL SOURCE-OMIT WIRES A AND B.
CONNECT CONTROL SOURCE TO 1 ON CONTROL DEVICE.
AND 96 ON OVERLOAD RELAY.

REMOTE
CONTROL

95

96

Typical 250V side auxiliary contact kit.

Accessory Kit Installation
Accessories
Accessory

Contacts

CR453A Accessories

Standard

(with quick connects on

C-2000

side-mount accessories) accessories

600V side-mount aux.
contact block
250V side-mount aux
contact block
600V front-mount aux.
contact block
Mechanical interlock,
side-mount

1NO-1NC
2NO
1 SPDT
2 SPDT
1NO
1NC

CR453XC611
CR453XC620
CR453XC211
CR453XC222
BCLF10
BCLF01

BCLL11
BCLL20
—
—
BCLF10
BCLF01

2NC

CR453XM602

BEL02

Current Range (A)

0.16-0.26
0.25-0.41
0.4-0.65
0.65-1.1
1.0-1.5
1.3-1.9
1.8-2.7
2.5-4.1
4.0-6.3
5.5-8.5
8-12
10-16
14.5-18
17.5-22
21-26
25-32
30-40

For further technical details on overload relays, refer to
installation instructions GEH-6237A.

N

C

Catalog No.
Class 10

Typical 600V side auxiliary contact kit.

Front-Mount Auxiliary Contacts

Side-Mount Auxiliary Contacts

Assembly

2-Speed Controllers
Mechanical
interlock

Disassembly

Overload Relays

1

2

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection
with installation, operation or maintenance. Should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the Purchaser’s purposes the
matter should be referred to the nearest GE Industrial Systems sales office.

GE Industrial Systems

e-DEH-40445 0801

General Electric Company
41 Woodford Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
www.GEindustrial.com
© 2001 General Electric Company



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