Capacitor, Ohmmeter checks all mo tors – Xylem GSSERVICE R2 Service Manual Submersible Pumps & Jet Pumps User Manual

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CAUTION

Disconnect Power Source before checking.

IMPORTANT

Discharge capacitor by touching the two

terminals with the blade of an insulated

handle screwdriver.

Capacitor

1. Set ohmmeter to R x 1,000, adjust to 0.
2. Disconnect leads on capacitor.
3. Attach ohmmeter leads to each terminal.

Needle should swing to right and drift slowly

to left. To double check, switch ohmmeter

leads and repeat procedure.
If the needle will not move or moves toward

0 and stays there, the capacitor is bad.
4. If a digital meter is used, readings should

start low and rapidly increase to

maximum value.

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OHMMETER CHECKS

ALL

MO

TORS

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