Installation; Step Instructions - Spartan Power SpartanStart Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION

SpartanStart must be installed by qualified/licensed technician
Acquire manufacturer's wiring diagram for the air-conditioning unit.
Acquire manufacturer's wiring diagram for the air-conditioning unit.
Turn off power to the RV unit.
Verify from the manufacturer's wiring if there any start-assist devices such as start capacitors,
start relays or PTCRs which may be present.
If present, these need to be removed. Follow the Start winding connection from Compressor
into the control box. This should terminate onto a run capacitor (HERM terminal, in case of a
dual capacitor). If the same terminal has other wires terminated, these must be disconnected
and electrically isolated.
Step
Open the top hood of the RV air-conditioning unit.
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If necessary, gain access to the compressor's wiring by
removing any additional foam covers.
Identify the three wires (Run, Start and Common) routed
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to the compressor. Most often, these are routed through
a sleeve cover.
Identify a suitable location to place the soft-starter.
Please avoid placing the soft-starter and its wiring in the
following areas.
• In the direct path of an air vent,
• In proximity (less than 2 inches) to copper pipes (inlet
or discharge),
• Near rotating mechanical parts,
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• Near heat sources,
• A place that interferes with closing the top hood.
Suitable locations to place the soft-starter are:
• Inside/adjacent to the foam cover,
• On the base floor.
Cut the compressor's three wires at a location within
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range of the soft-starter's wire harnesses.
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Instruction
Instruction Guide
Illustration
Run
Start
Control
C
Box
Common
(Supply side) (Compressor side)
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R
Comp.
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