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Intermittent Insulation Fault / Loose Terminal

Likely causes

Wire insulation softening from heat

Check: Inspect and re-tighten all electrical terminals

What to do: Inspect and re-tighten all electrical terminals → Check wiring for heat damage (charring, discoloration) → Monitor current during operation to catch overcurrent moment → Use thermal camera to identify hot spots → Replace terminals/wiring then measure insulation resistance

Arcing from loose terminals

Check: Check wiring for heat damage (charring, discoloration)

What to do: Check wiring for heat damage (charring, discoloration) → Monitor current during operation to catch overcurrent moment → Use thermal camera to identify hot spots → Replace terminals/wiring then measure insulation resistance

Insulation degradation from component aging

Check: Monitor current during operation to catch overcurrent moment

What to do: Monitor current during operation to catch overcurrent moment → Use thermal camera to identify hot spots → Replace terminals/wiring then measure insulation resistance

Field tip

Intermittent tripping from insulation degrading with heat or loose terminals. Tighten all terminals and check insulation. Intermittent tripping can lead to fire. Inspect promptly.

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