Can the Altistart 48 use Fast acting fuses on the line power?

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Issue:
Fact acting fuses protecting the ATS48

Product line:
Altistart 48 softstart controller

Environment:
all

Cause:
Documentation does not show fact acting

Resolution:
Fast acting fuses are not recommended. The starting currents on a soft start can be upwards of 400% or more of motor FLA for the duration of the ramp to full speed. It is recommended to use time delay fuses only.