I'm in the process of adding a hard start kit to my unit for the sole purpose of helping my generator start my unit. The unit is a 3.5 ton American Standard #2a7a5042a1999aa. The unit is 10 years old and works great. It's just that when on generator power, 1 out of 10 times, the unit will not start. 15-20 seconds later it tries again and always seems to start on the second attempt. I've hooked an AMP clamp to the unit and I get around 50-55 max amp startup surge. Then draws 11-12 amps while running. My generator is a 40 amp max unit. The generator head is an ST10. My installer (now retired) says a hard start kit would probably cure the problem. However, when he attempted to order an OEM unit for me, he was told they never made one for that unit. So he told me to go ahead and get one of those 5-2-1 kits. I got the CSR-U2 model. When I went to install it, I noticed some paper work in an envelope inside the unit. I guess I/we should have looked at that first because it specifically calls out a start kit #BAYKSKT260. And sure enough they are available.
My question is, will the 5-2-1 kit function properly without damaging my unit, or should I really go ahead and get the OEM kit? My installer says he installs the 5-2-1 and kick-starts all the time and rarely bothers with the OEM units. I want this unit to last another 10 years so I thought I would ask the pros.
I don't mind spending the extra money for the OEM kit but if I don't have to... you know...
Thanks
Mark
My question is, will the 5-2-1 kit function properly without damaging my unit, or should I really go ahead and get the OEM kit? My installer says he installs the 5-2-1 and kick-starts all the time and rarely bothers with the OEM units. I want this unit to last another 10 years so I thought I would ask the pros.
I don't mind spending the extra money for the OEM kit but if I don't have to... you know...
Thanks
Mark
