Bard CMC-32 Owner's manual

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Description
The CMC-32 is a field-installable start kit. It is a
positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) that
increases starting torque by momentarily increasing the
current to the start winding of the compressor.
For use with all “A” electrical version wall-mount air
conditioners and heat pumps.
The CMC-32 consists of:
• 7960-856 Supplemental Instructions
• 910-2004 PTCR
• 1012-065 Phillips Head Screw
• 7961-312-0513 CMC-32 Unit I.D. Label
Field-supplied tools needed:
• Personal protection equipment, including gloves
and safety glasses
• 5/16" nut driver
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Small flat head screwdriver for securing wire in
terminal blocks
• Multimeter for troubleshooting
Bard Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Bryan, Ohio 43506
www.bardhvac.com
Manual: 7960-856
Supersedes: NEW
Date: 9-24-19
CMC-32 Start Kit
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Sharp metallic edges.
Take care and wear appropriate protective
devices to avoid accidental contact with
sharp edges.
Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
!CAUTION
Exposed moving parts.
Disconnect all electrical power before
servicing.
Failure to do so can result in severe injury
or amputation.
!WARNING
Electrical shock hazard.
Disconnect the remote electric power
supply or supplies before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury
or death.
!WARNING

Manual 7960-856
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Installation
1. Disconnect all power to unit.
2. Remove control panel inner and outer covers.
3. Mount start kit (PTCR) in position shown in Figure
1.
4. Connect wires between terminals (HERM) and (C)
of dual can capacitor as shown in Figure 1.
5. Recheck wiring. Refer to Figure 1.
6. Attach “CMC-32” label above the wiring diagram
on the inner control panel cover.
7. Replace all panels and covers. This completes the
installation.
FIGURE 1
MIS-4094
1
CAPACITOR
1
YELLOW
NOTE: TOP VIEW OF
CAPACITOR SHOWN
2
YELLOW
2