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Repair Guide (RG) - Master
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- TESTING THE START AND RUN CAPACITORS
Level of Difficulty - HIGH
Estimated Completion Time - 15 minutes
TASKI - ERGODISC 200
Tools Required
Tool
Screwdriver-flat tip
Volt meter (True RMS capable)
Parts Required
Part
Description
Price
Available
Purchase
192-0664
Start capacitor (black)
$40.88
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192-0665
Run capacitor (white)
$11.89
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Step
Procedure & Parts & Tools
1
REMOVE THE WIRES FROM THE CAPACITOR (AFTER NOTING WHERE WIRES GO). NOTE: PRIOR TO TESTING YOU NEED TO DISCHARGE THE CAPICITOR. USING AN INSULATED HANDLED SCREWDRIVER, BRIDGE ACCROSS BOTH SETS OF TERMINALS (YOU WON'T SEE ANYTHING HAPPEN)
Screwdriver-flat tip
2
SET THE MULTI METER TO CAPACITANCE.
Volt meter (True RMS capable)
3
PUT ONE LEAD ON EACH SET OF TERMINALS. NOTE:AN OHM METER WILL ONLY TELL YOU IF THERES A SHORT, NOT OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAPACITOR.
Volt meter (True RMS capable)
4
THE MULTI METER SHOULD READ WITHIN 10% OF UF RATING FOR A RUN CAPACITOR AND WITHIN 20% OF UF RATING FOR A START CAPACITOR.
Volt meter (True RMS capable)
5
VISUALLY INSPECT CAPACITOR FOR BULGING SIDES OR TOP AND FOR FLUID LEAKS. REPLACE VOLT METER IF NEEDED. REASSEMBLE THE MACHINE.
Part
Description
Price
Qty
192-0664
Start capacitor (black)
$40.88
Qty:
192-0665
Run capacitor (white)
$11.89
Qty: