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From: George.Anthony <ganthony@gmail.net>
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Subject: Re: SoftStart Qs
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 22:21:13 -0000 (UTC)
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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.
> 

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