Appendix A- Capacitor - Kipor IG1000 Shop Manual

Appendix A- Capacitor

Beginning with models built in December 2007 and ending in July, 2008, a capacitor was added to reduce
electro-mechanical interference and eliminate problems with some digital clocks not displaying the time
properly. This was an interim solution and all later models had an inverter module modification to eliminate the
capacitor.
1. LOCATION
The capacitor was placed in the output lines between the inverter and the AC receptacles. It is physically
located inside the service door to the right of the oil dipstick. It is mounted on a bracket that bolts to the base
plate. The base plate was modified to accept the new bracket. There is a 2p connection behind the
receptacles.
TO CAPACITOR
Capacitor Installation Connection to receptacle
2. TROUBLESHOOTING AND TESTING
Check the capacitor when troubleshooting issues regarding digital clock displays. Should the capacitor fail,
there will be no impairment of any other generator function or output. As the capacitor is connected directly to
the output power supply, it has the potential to store a high voltage charge and should be discharged prior to
testing. Unplug the 2p connector and short circuit the capacitor by placing the end of an insulated screwdriver
across the two terminals.
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