Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Overload units are designed to help energize a motor that is building up excessive heat.
2. Overload units are designed with an inverse time-delay function.
3. The most common type of overload unit is the electronic overload unit.
4. Thermal overload units conduct the motor load current through heater elements.
5. The overload unit contacts are connected in parallel with the motor starter contactor unit control coil.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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