Imperial 2601 User manual

CAPACITOR START COMPRESSORS
Follow Split Phase procedure except for the two YELLOW lead con-
nections. These leads are connected to the starting capacitor as
shown-above. The capacitor can be any value and voltage equal to or
greater than the original supplied with the compressor. A 200 MFD
220V capacitor will start most of the compressors in use.
ACCESSORIES
Model 2605 Test Lead Kit provides Four (4) 30 in. heavy duty test
leads with colored insulated clips on each end, a 6 ft. power cord with
male plug on one end and insulated clips on the other, and a 220V
adaptor cord with a female receptacle on one end and insulated clips
on the other.
LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warrantied against defects in workmanship or materi-
als for a period of one year from date of purchase. Product failures
due to abuse, improper use, normal wear and tear or alteration are not
covered by the warranty. If the product is found to be covered under
warranty, we will repair, replace or credit at our discretion. Please
visit www.imperial-tools.com/warranty for warranty and return
process information.
Manufacturer assumes no liability on the actual use of this equipment.
Safety responsibility lies with the user.
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MODEL
2601 QUIK-START
HERMETIC
COMPRESSOR
STARTER
Model 2601 Quik-Start will start all single phase compressors up to
5HP—110, 220, or 277 VAC. Read these instructions carefully
before using the Quik-Start.
WARNING
This device is intended for use only by qualified air conditioning
and refrigeration service technicians. Use extreme caution when
using this unit. Make sure the system being tested is disconnected
from power before connecting the Quik-Start. Do not use fuses rat-
ed higher than 30A. Read all safety precautions carefully before
using.
Before using the Quik-Start, check the compressor for grounded
windings. Connect an ohmmeter from the COMMON terminal to
the compressor case. If the ohmmeter shows any reading less than
infinity (open), the compressor is defective and the Quik-Start
should not be used.
Compressor amperage draw can be measured by placing a clamp-on
ammeter around the WHITE Quik-Start lead.
Revised 05/02/16
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COMPRESSOR
START RUN
COMMON
Starting
Capacitor Fuse
Start
Off
QUIK- START
POWER
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
BLACK
RED R
U
N
GREEN
CHASSIS GROUND
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Safety Precautions
1. Do not use fuses rated higher than 30A. The use of larger fuses
could endanger the operator and will void the warranty.
2. Disconnect the system being tested from power before using
the Quik-Start.
3. Make all required connections to the compressor and
components before connecting the Quik-Start to power.
4.. Do not touch the compressor case when using the Quik- Start.
5. Do not attempt to use the Quik-Start if the compressor
windings are grounded.
6. When using the 220V adaptor leads from the Model 2605 Test
Lead Kit, properly ground the green lead at the 220V source.
7. Before removing the system wiring and before removing Quik-
Start leads after testing, discharge capacitors by shorting across
the capacitor terminals with a screw driver or test lead.
Soldering a 15000 ohm 1 watt resistor across the capacitor
terminals will automatically discharge the capacitor without
altering its performance.
COMPRESSOR TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION
The compressor terminals can be identified by using an ohmmeter
set to OHMS X 1 and measuring the resistance between terminals.
1. Find the two terminals that give the highest resistance reading.
The remaining terminal is COMMON.
2. Find the two terminals with the lowest resistance. The
remaining terminal is START.
3. The remaining unidentified terminal is RUN.
SPLIT PHASE COMPRESSORS
1. Set Quik-Start STARTING switch to the OFF position.
2. Connect the leads as shown above. The two YELLOW leads are
connected together.
3. Plug in the Quik-Start power cord to grounded outlet. For 220V
compressors use adaptor leads from 2605 kit.
4. Push STARTING switch to START position and hold.
5. Release STARTING switch when compressor starts. The switch
will remain in the RUN position until manually turned to OFF. If
compressor does not start, turn STARTING switch to OFF.
COMPRESSOR
START
RUN
COMMON
Starting
Capacitor
Fuse
Start
Off
QUIK- START
POWER
CORD
WHITE
YELLOW
YELLOW
BLACK
RED
R
U
N
GREEN
CHASSIS GROUND
30333 Emerald Valley Parkway
Glenwillow OH 44139 USA
888.467.8665 • Fax [phone]
www.imperial-tools.com • [email protected]
30333 Emerald Valley Parkway
Glenwillow OH 44139 USA
888.467.8665 • Fax [phone]
www.imperial-tools.com • [email protected]