Date: December 18, 2012 Subject: Motor Controller Failure Models: TZ-34: TZ3410-133 to TZ3410-335; TZ3411-101 to TZ3411-316; TZ-50: TZ5010-135 to TZ5010-306; TZ5011-101 to TZ5011-268 This letter is a supplement to Safety Notice 120002 dated March 18, 2012. The attached Safety Notice 120002 (Rev 12-18-2012 ) is being re-issued to the following: Customers who purchased motor controller P/N 96769, kit P/N […]
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