SAF OPAL SS6 - Manual (Page 17)

OPAL SS6 Reduced Voltage Starters
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2.6 SCR INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
2.6.1 SCR TIGHTENING PROCEDURE
2.6.1.1 Clean both heat sink and SCR surfaces.
2.6.1.2 Apply a thin layer of joint compound (Noalox) to both SCR surfaces.
2.6.1.3 Observe correct SCR polarity.
2.6.1.4 Install SCR so that roll pins engage dimples on both sides of the SCR.
2.6.1.5 Tighten clamp bolts evenly until finger-tight.
2.6.1.6 Tighten each bolt according to table below (based on number of spring bars
and size of bars).
* Note: SMALL clamps are 4.25 inches / 10.5 cm and LARGE clamps are 5 inches / 12.5 cm.
CLAMP SIZE SPRING BARS
BOLT TURNS PAST
FINGER TIGHT
SMALL 1 0.75
SMALL 2 1
LARGE 3 1.75
LARGE 4 1.75