Maintenance   95
Capacitors
The drive intermediate circuit employs several electrolytic capacitors. The lifespan 
depends on drive loading and ambient temperature. Capacitor life can be prolonged 
by lowering the ambient temperature. 
It is not possible to predict a capacitor failure. Capacitor failure is usually followed 
by damage to the unit and an input cable fuse failure, or a fault trip. Contact ABB if 
capacitor failure is suspected. Replacements are available from ABB. Do not use 
other than ABB specified spare parts.
 Reforming
Reform (re-age) spare part capacitors once a year according to 
Converter modules 
with electrolytic DC capacitors in the DC link, Capacitor reforming instructions
 
(3BFE64059629 [English]).
 Replacing the capacitor pack (R7)
Replace the capacitor pack as described in 
Replacing the fan (R7)
 (page 93).