All Myron Zucker, Inc. Calmount® brand capacitors are made with state-of-the-art metallized cells designed for low electrical loss and long life. All wiring, connectors and other components are top quality. Each capacitor is housed in a powder coat painted steel enclosure fitted with a gasketed cover designed to provide both protection and easy installation. To ensure that you obtain satisfactory service from your Calmount® brand capacitor, please follow these installation instructions.
Calmount® brand capacitors can be connected either at the load (Circuit 1) or on the line (Circuit 2). In Circuit 2, the capacitor must be connected through a disconnect device. Both circuits must have overcurrent protection. (For sizing, see chart).
Capacitor lifetime is greatly reduced at high temperatures. Calmount® brand capacitors should be installed in cool locations with good ventilation. Mechanical requirements of mounting the capacitor must also be considered. In general, when selecting a mounting location:
- Avoid obvious "hot spots," such as furnaces, transformers, heating ducts and direct sunlight.
- Avoid locations with harmonic voltages or currents.
- Allow at least three (3") around the capacitor for air circulation.
- Allow mechanical clearances for:
-- ducts and conduits (including future needs)
-- construction
-- machinery
-- opening doors
-- removal of the capacitor cover
- Position the capacitor for convenient nippling to cabinet or conduit and for visibility of indicator lights.
- Protect the capacitor from excessive dirt, dripping fluids and human interference.
LOCATION AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
Location ambient temperature is the temperature of the location before capacitors are installed, or with the capacitors installed but not operating (not energized). This is the temperature of the surrounding air in the room, vault, substation or enclosure where the capacitor will be operating. Maximum location ambient temperature should not exceed 46°C (115°F).
REMOVE COVER
The cover on all Calmount® brand capacitors is held on by four (4) side screws, and on larger units, two (2) or more front panel screws.
To remove cover:
1. Take out front panel screws (if present).
2. Loosen side screws.
3. Lift cover off slightly
4. Swing cover free from screws.
5. Lift cover off.
MOUNTING CALMOUNT® BRAND CAPACITORS
Place Calmount® brand capacitor on cabinet or wall, and mark mounting holes. (Mounting holes are prepunched on all Calmount® brand capacitors.)
The following illustration shows the locations for conduit entry: