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Spaceman USA 3.1.02.22.061 Start Capacitor, 243-292MFD, 330VAC, 50/60HZ
Part #3.1.02.22.061
SKU: 148259
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Genuine Spaceman USA OEM start capacitor rated at 243-292 MFD, 330 VAC, 50/60Hz
- High-capacity electrolytic capacitor designed to deliver the starting torque boost required by compressor and motor circuits
- Factory-specified electrical ratings ensure proper motor starting and direct compatibility with Spaceman equipment
- Direct OEM replacement that restores reliable startup performance and protects connected motor components
Details
The Spaceman USA 3.1.02.22.061 Start Capacitor is a genuine OEM electrical component engineered specifically for compatible Spaceman soft serve and frozen dessert machines. Rated at 243-292 microfarads with a 330 VAC working voltage and 50/60Hz frequency compatibility, this start capacitor delivers the brief but powerful burst of electrical energy required to provide starting torque to compressor motors, beater motors, and other heavy electrical loads at the moment of startup. Without a properly functioning start capacitor, single-phase motors typically cannot generate enough torque to overcome the inertia of stationary loads, resulting in failed starts, tripped overload protectors, and eventual motor damage from repeated stall conditions.
Manufactured to Spaceman's exact factory specifications, the 3.1.02.22.061 features precisely matched capacitance range, voltage rating, frequency tolerance, terminal configuration, and physical dimensions for direct plug-and-play replacement within the machine's electrical control circuit. The dual frequency 50/60Hz rating provides compatibility across both North American and international electrical service standards, while the 243-292 MFD capacitance range matches the specific motor starting requirements of compatible Spaceman compressor and drive systems. Genuine OEM construction ensures reliable performance under the elevated temperatures inside the machine cabinet, the vibration of continuous compressor operation, and the high cycle counts typical of commercial frozen dessert equipment. Aftermarket alternatives with incorrect microfarad ratings, voltage ratings, or quality grades can result in failed motor starts, premature capacitor failure, or damage to the connected motor windings.
Symptoms that commonly indicate the need for start capacitor replacement include compressor or motor failure to start, audible humming without rotation followed by overload trip, intermittent startup problems particularly after a shutdown cycle, visible bulging or leakage of the capacitor housing, and burnt or discolored terminals. Because the start capacitor interfaces with high-voltage motor circuits and can retain dangerous electrical charge even after power is removed, replacement must be performed by a qualified soft serve technician who can safely discharge the capacitor, disconnect power at the breaker, verify proper terminal connections, and confirm successful motor starting after installation. Keeping a 3.1.02.22.061 on hand as a spare is strongly recommended for any operation running compatible Spaceman equipment, since start capacitor failure typically takes the affected motor circuit completely offline and results in immediate equipment downtime during peak service.
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Manufactured to Spaceman's exact factory specifications, the 3.1.02.22.061 features precisely matched capacitance range, voltage rating, frequency tolerance, terminal configuration, and physical dimensions for direct plug-and-play replacement within the machine's electrical control circuit. The dual frequency 50/60Hz rating provides compatibility across both North American and international electrical service standards, while the 243-292 MFD capacitance range matches the specific motor starting requirements of compatible Spaceman compressor and drive systems. Genuine OEM construction ensures reliable performance under the elevated temperatures inside the machine cabinet, the vibration of continuous compressor operation, and the high cycle counts typical of commercial frozen dessert equipment. Aftermarket alternatives with incorrect microfarad ratings, voltage ratings, or quality grades can result in failed motor starts, premature capacitor failure, or damage to the connected motor windings.
Symptoms that commonly indicate the need for start capacitor replacement include compressor or motor failure to start, audible humming without rotation followed by overload trip, intermittent startup problems particularly after a shutdown cycle, visible bulging or leakage of the capacitor housing, and burnt or discolored terminals. Because the start capacitor interfaces with high-voltage motor circuits and can retain dangerous electrical charge even after power is removed, replacement must be performed by a qualified soft serve technician who can safely discharge the capacitor, disconnect power at the breaker, verify proper terminal connections, and confirm successful motor starting after installation. Keeping a 3.1.02.22.061 on hand as a spare is strongly recommended for any operation running compatible Spaceman equipment, since start capacitor failure typically takes the affected motor circuit completely offline and results in immediate equipment downtime during peak service.
Product Specs
Voltage (V) |
330VAC |
Frequency (Hz) |
50/60Hz |
SKU |
148259 |
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