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If I understand correctly, you are planning on running a 5 HP motor on 120V? That is about 50 amps. It can be done, but is very unusual. Normally you would run that motor on 240V, that's still about 25 amps. Also that motor starter might be a bit light for 50 amps. I think you need at least a NEMA 3 starter for that much current. Your (NEMA 1) starter is rated at 27 amps continious.