B44020, B44030
Screw terminals
Accessories
Product safety
The table below summarize the safety instructions that must be observed without fail. A detailed
description can be found in the relevant sections of chapter "General technical information".
Topic
Safety information
Reference
Chapter "General
technical information"
1
"Basic construction of
aluminum electrolytic
capacitors"
3.1.6
"Reverse voltage"
7.2
"Maximum permissible
operating temperature"
10
"Maintenance"
Polarity
Make sure that polar capacitors are connected
with the right polarity.
Reverse voltage
Upper category
temperature
Maintenance
Voltages polarity classes should be prevented by
connecting a diode.
Do not exceed the upper category temperatur.
Mounting
position of screw
terminal capacitors
Mounting of
single-ended
capacitors
Make periodic inspections of the capacitors.
Before the inspection, make sure that the power
supply is turned off and carefully discharge the
electricity of the capacitors.
Do not apply any mechanical stress to the
capacitor terminals.
Do not mount the capacitor with the terminals
(safety vent) upside down.
Robustness of
terminals
Soldering
11.1
"Mounting positions of
capacitors with screw
terminals"
The internal structure of single-ended capacitors 11.4
might be damaged if excessive force is applied to "Mounting
the lead wires.
considerations for
Avoid any compressive, tensile or flexural stress. single-ended capacitors"
Do not move the capacitor after soldering to PC
board.
Do not pick up the PC board by the soldered
capacitor.
Do not insert the capacitor on the PC board with a
hole space different to the lead space specified.
The following maximum tightening torques must
11.3
not be exceeded when connecting screw
"Mounting torques"
terminals:
M5: 2 Nm
M6: 2.5 Nm
Do not exceed the specified time or temperature 11.5
limits during soldering.
"Soldering"
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Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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