Noah,
With the power off (of course!), simply lay a screwdriver across the
capacitor terminals. I'm assuming that you have drilled out the Pop
Rivets and removed the cover. If there's a charge on the capacitors,
you'll get something from a little spark to a loud "Crack!" when you do
so. You won't damage the capacitor(s) or anything else by doing this.
Because of the way the UniVolt is wired, it's unlikely to have a charge
on the capacitors.
<<Jim>>
"Noah S." wrote:
>
> Hi Jim,
> Should I every attempt to work on my converter how does one short out the
> capacitor (remove the charge, I assume) with a screwdriver. My concern is
> damage to the capacitor and or other components.Without getting zapped in
> the process.
> Noah S.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Dunmyer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, June 03, 2000 11:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [VAC] Univolt Converter
>
> > Chris,
> > If the capacitors are connected to the transformer and the power is
> > off, there can be no charge on them. However, good practice always
> > dictates shorting them with a screwdriver before beginning repairs. :-)
> >
> > <<Jim>>
> >
> >
> > Chris Bryant wrote:
> > >
> > > Time to de-lurk, I guess;-)
> > >
> > > At 01:01 PM 6/2/00 -0700, Pan-Arctic (Tacoma) wrote:
> > > >Does anyone out there have a schematic diagram for a Univolt Converter
> found
> > > >in a 1975 Airstream International 29' ?
> > >
> > > I have the schematic, and troubleshooting info- if I can convert
> them to
> > > .jpg or.gif (which I should be able to).
> > >
> > > There isn't much- transformer (no longer available), diodes, and
> *big*
> > > capacitors.
> > >
> > > ** Warning **- the capacitors (if the transformer is working) will have
> > > ~600 volts across them, so exersize due caution.
> > >
> > > ________
> > >
> > > Chris Bryant
> > > Bryant RV Services
> > > DeLand, Florida
> > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
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