Sprecher Schuh CA7‑16 Contactor Up/Down Relay for National Wheel-O-Vator

High‑reliability 3‑pole AC contactor for wheelchair lifts — 16 A rating, 24 V coil, CA7‑16 series, often used as UP/DOWN relay in NWOV and similar VPL systems, replacing legacy OEM #V1353.

This CA7 contactor from Sprecher + Schuh is a 3‑pole IEC device designed for motor control in industrial and lift applications. In the context of wheelchair lifts (VPLs) it is frequently used as the UP or DOWN relay, especially in National Wheel‑O‑Vator systems, and is compatible with any lift system requiring the same electrical and mechanical parameters. Its compact footprint, coil flexibility, and modular accessory compatibility make it well suited for retrofit, repair, or stock use in lift control panels.

Specifications

• Type: 3‑pole AC contactor (non‑reversing)
• Rated current (AC‑3): 16 A
• Rated current (AC‑1): 32 A
• Coil voltage: 24 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Auxiliary contacts: 1 normally closed (N.C.) base‑mounted
• Horsepower ratings: 5 HP at 230 V (3‑phase), 10 HP at 460 V (3‑phase)
• Mounting: screw terminals, DIN rail compatible (35 mm rail)
• Coil reversible orientation for top or bottom terminations
• Modular accessory compatibility (top/side auxiliary contacts, timers, interlocks)

This part is ideal as a drop‑in replacement in VPL systems that demand the CA7‑16 series electrical and mechanical specifications. It is especially suited for use in National Wheel‑O‑Vator lifts that originally used CA7‑16 relays for the UP and/or DOWN control circuits, as well as in other lift systems that require 16 A IEC contactors with similar coil voltage and configuration.

This product should be installed by qualified personnel only. Always verify full compatibility (voltage, current, wiring layout) with the lift’s control schematic before installation to ensure safe, reliable operation.