The TRANSWAVE converter offers no inherent overload protection to either the circuit cable or the motor. Adequate overload protection for both the motor and the supply circuit to the converter is the responsibility of the customer. The customer should also ensure that the electricity system and cable supplying the converter is of sufficient capacity to allow the motor to start without causing undue supply disturbances as a consequence of voltage drop.

• The full load running current (flc) of an induction motor operating on a single-phase supply is equivalent to 4 amps per hp. When operated in conjunction with a TRANSWAVE Converter, the starting current of a three-phase motor is limited to approximately three times its flc. This compares favourably to the motor starting current of an equivalent sized single-phase motor which would typically draw between 6-8 times its flc.
• As the starting characteristics of a three-phase motor supplied by a converter are similar in nature to Star/Delta starting on a three-phase supply, significant reductions in starting torque are experienced when compared with direct on line starting on a three-phase supply.
• Generally, when machinery is operated in conjunction with a TRANSWAVE Converter direct-on-line starting is recommend. For machinery fitted with a Star/Delta starter, the period in the star connection should be as short as possible to ensure a successful start. This is not the case when machinery is operated on a mains three-phase supply.

Power Capacitors Limited (PCL) is prepared to offer a 21 day no obligation money back guarantee (carriage excluded) on condition that the converter is returned to PCL in a state fit for resale. The TRANSWAVE converter is covered by a 12-month parts warranty against faulty manufacture, further details of which are available on request.

The output from a TRANSWAVE Converter cannot be compared directly to a mains three-phase electricity supply. The TRANSWAVE Converter offers an artificial means by which a three-phase motor (or motors) can be operated from a single-phase electricity supply. The TRANSWAVE Converter cannot be made to work equally on all motors, even though the horsepower, speed and voltage ratings are the same. Motors of differing manufacture and motors designed for differing applications vary considerably in their electrical characteristics.  Therefore it is not always possible to make a universally applicable converter to operate a motor of given horsepower and rating.

In the event that a machine does not operate satisfactorily in conjunction with a TRANSWAVE Converter, we would confirm that the manufacturer offers money-back guarantees, details of which are outlined above