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ICM855 and ICM856
HARD START CAPACITORS
All features and specications subject to change without notice.
Increases
Compressor
Starting
Torque
Up To
500%
Features
• Positive Temperature Coefficient technology (PTC)
• For PSC units with existing run capacitor only
• OEM approved
• Quick recycling
• Self-adjusting to voltage fluctuation
• Easy to install, 2 wires, clips, or screws
• Boosts starting torque
• Most economical
Capacitor:
– 1/2 to 10 HP
– 115 to 288 VAC
– 22 Amps Maximum
Wiring Diagram
• Connect the two wires from the ICM855/856 in
parallel with the run capacitor (one wire each side)
without removing any original wires.
• Use special “Piggy Back” terminal of the ICM855/856
if all of the run capacitor terminals are being used.
NOTE:
Install only on PSC
units equipped with run
capacitor
Applications
• Low voltage situations
• Tight or hard starting compressors
• Use on any single phase A/C and refrigeration unit.
Models
Part # VAC
Increase
in Torque
Recommended
Range
ICM855 115-288 300% 1/2 to 10 HP
ICM856 115-288 500% 1/2 to 10 HP
Other ICM Motor Starting Devices
RapidStart
®
Series Devices
• Voltage Sensing Models
– ICM850
– ICM860
• Current Sensing Models
– ICM803 -
Ideally suited for 1/2 thru 3 HP
– ICM805 -
Ideally suited for 2 thru 5 HP
– ICM810 -
Ideally suited for 3 1/2 thru 10 HP