F3D3
Series
Service Manual Refrigeration / Section 4.3
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4.3 Start Capacitor/Start Relay Replacement:
F3D3 & F3D3S Models ONLY
[See Section 1.5 for Part Number]
NOTE:
Replacement of both capacitor and relay is
recommended.
1)
Roll unit out to disconnect power at outlet.
2)
Using a medium Phillips screwdriver, remove two screws
securing right side access panel. Set panel aside.
3)
Use your Phillips screwdriver to the remove screw on the
lower-left of relay/capacitor enclosure side cover.
4)
Slide up and lift off that metal enclosure cover.
5)
Using needle nose pliers, carefully remove the two black
capacitor leads from the terminal block, without touching
each other or the metal box.
6)
Unsnap the plastic retainer clip holding the capacitor,
and then remove the capacitor.
7)
Install the new capacitor and snap retainer clip.
8)
Connect black capacitor leads to the terminal block.
Test
operation of Compressor by:
9)
Plug in unit power cord to power supply.
10) Turn ON unit at Main Power-ON Switch.
11) If compressor starts and runs, proceed to Step 22.
To Replace Start Relay:
12) Unsnap retainer to remove capacitor and provide access
to relay.
13) Using needle nose pliers, disconnect the seven wires
from the relay terminals.
14) Using a Phillips screwdriver to remove two screws
mounting relay to electrical enclosure. Remove the relay.
15) Install the new relay and secure with those two screws.
16) Reconnect the 7 wires to the relay terminals, as follows:
T1 = Black from capacitor; T2 = Red from compressor;
T4 = Black from capacitor; White from power cord and
White from compressor; T5 = Black from power cord and
Black from compressor.
17) Replace capacitor removed to provide relay access.
18) Replace [and secure] metal relay enclosure cover.
Continued…
[Photo 1]
Remove the right side service
access panel.
[Photo 2]
Remove screw & slide up/off
relay box cover.
[Photo 3] Replace Capacitor
Try replacing the capacitor first.
If replacement of the capacitor
does not start the compressor,
replace the start relay.
[Photo 4] Replace Relay
Remove relay terminal
connections.
WARNING
-
High voltage! Use caution when handling
capacitor. There is a danger of electrical shock, which
can cause injury, burns or even death!
