Outdoor capacitor installation support

How should a capacitor bank be stored?

Be careful during handling and storage of the capacitor bank assembly. If it is to be stored for any length of time prior to installation, provide a clean, dry storage area. Equipment must remain in the upright position during handling, storage, and installation. ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System.

How do you install a capacitor bank?

Insert the two 3/4-in. bolts through the holes, using washers and lockwashers as needed. Thread the nuts onto the bolts but do not tighten. Using the lifting eyes on the capacitor bank frame, lift the capacitor bank, positioning it at the pole so that the bolts can slip into the slots on the capacitor bank pole-mounting bracket. (Figure 3)

What are the safety requirements for a pole-mounted capacitor bank?

ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System. Each pole-mounted capacitor bank is shipped with a copy of the instruction manual, general arrangement drawing, and bill of materials. Hazardous voltage. Explosion hazard. Do not energize a capacitor unit that has been shorted terminal-to-terminal or that has bulged or otherwise damaged tank.

How do you ground a capacitor bank?

For a switched capacitor bank, ground the jumper leads on the source side of the capacitor unit between the capacitor switch and the capacitor unit terminal. Before handling, short circuit the terminals of all capacitor units. Do not re-energize a capacitor that has possibly failed.

How do you attach a capacitor bank to a Pole-mounting bracket?

Using the lifting eyes on the capacitor bank frame, lift the capacitor bank, positioning it at the pole so that the bolts can slip into the slots on the capacitor bank pole-mounting bracket. (Figure 3) Lower the capacitor bank onto the bolts. Tighten the nuts on the bolts securely. Figure 2. Pole-mounting bracket

How do you attach a capacitor brace to a pole?

Place the other end of the brace against the pole at an angle of approximately 45° and fasten with a 1/2-in. lagscrew or thru bolt. For a snug fit, force the end of the brace attached to the capacitor bank toward the pole and tighten the nut and bolt in the capacitor bank frame. Repeat steps 1, 2, and 3 for the other brace. 45° APPROX.