Marathon Electric Pancake Specifications

PANCAKECAPACITOR GENERATORInstallation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual

2TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2General Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3terminals whenever the generator’s shaft is rotatingand proceed accordingly.Use extreme caution when handling capacitors. A potentialshock conditio

4OPERATIONInitial Start-upa. Carefully inspect the generator before start-up. Checkall electrical connections, and ensure that all bolts havebeen sec

5f. If residual voltage is normal, the capacitor is defectiveand should be replaced.Checking Diodesa. Check each diode individually by removing the (+

6Will not hold voltage - Lossof residual magnetismUnit has been stored.Rotor shorting out when unit getshot.Pinched leads.Defective Capacitor.Defecti

6Will not hold voltage - Lossof residual magnetismUnit has been stored.Rotor shorting out when unit getshot.Pinched leads.Defective Capacitor.Defecti

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