Replacing The Motor Capacitor - vacuubrand BVC Basic Instructions For Repair

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Replacing the motor capacitor

Spare part
For 230V devices
Capacitor 2,5 µF / 450V (635744)
For 100‑120V devices
Capacitor 6 µF / 280V (636056)
Tool
Torx screw driver TX20
Open‑ended wrench SW 13, 17, 19
DANGER DANGER
Danger of electric shock.
Improperly executed repairs will result in an electrical
shock.
Check the electrical safety of the device according to
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IEC 61010 and national regulations after repair.
Check the protective conductor resistance.
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Check the insulation resistance.
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Carry out a high voltage test.
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WARNING
Damage due to an overaged motor capacitor.
If an old motor capacitor fails, the capacitor may get
hot. It may even melt or emit a flame.
Check every capacitor regularly by measuring its
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capacity and estimating its operation time. Exchange
old capacitors early enough to prevent a failure.
The capacitors have to be replaced by a qualified
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electrician.
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