Re: SoftStart Qs

Ted Heise <theise@panix.com> wrote:

On Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:48:21 -0500,
  sticks <wolverine01@charter.net> wrote:

On 8/26/2024 3:18 PM, Ted Heise wrote:

Okay, the SoftStart device arrived last week, and I've been
studying up on how to proceeed with the install on my Coleman-Mach
48000 series AC.  The instructions say at Step 5 to "Remove the
Compressor Cap"...
 
https://www.softstartrv.com/coleman-mach-1976e136/
 
I searched the web for any guidance on removing the compressor
cap, but came up empty.  On the other hand, I did find a very
nice video on installing a Coleman-Mach aftermarket soft
start...
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixXtwHBsmjk
 
This was very helpful, but did not include doing anything under
the compressor cap--all connecting was done in the wiring box.
That soft start device looks *very* much like what I bought from
SoftStartRV, though it is almost twice as big.  So I'm confused by
why that aftermarket one doesn't include taking off the compressor
cap as part of the install.  Any thoughts?
 
At the least, it would be great to hear any insights on removing
the compressor cap.  Maybe it'll be obvious when I'm up top and
looking at it.

 

The video does not appear to match the instructions you have
provided a link to.  I don't believe they are for the same
units.

 
Yes, that's correct.  Sorry I was not more clear that they were
different units, though similar in many ways.  I was mostly
curious why no need to get under the compressor cap for the type
in the video, but probbaly not essential I understand that. 
Perhaps it was a different type of AC, though it was the same top
level ID (i.e., 48000 series).
 
 

Now your concern with the "compressor cap" removal I don't
believe is anything.  It is just probably a plastic shroud of
sorts covering and protecting the hot connections.

 
Sounds good.  I'll expect it to be clear how to proceed when I'm
on top of it.  If not, I'll report back.  :)
 
 

In the 1976E136 instructions you linked to you take it off
because the black coming from the compressor in effect gets
eliminated.

 
Yep, that's consistent with my paltry understanding.
 
 

Confirm that you have the right 1976 number and we'll help you
from there if you need it.  Hopefully, you're just looking at
the wrong instructions.

 
Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.  Pretty sure I have the
right instructions, I did confirm my AC is 1974E136 from the
schematic in the wiring box.  As above, will report back with an
update, though it may be next week before I find time to work on
it.
 

Keep this up and you will be a qualified RV repair technician in no time.

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