Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion - tanTALK

brian2034 · 11-27-2012, 07:41 PM

We just picked up a couple of Sun Capsules beds they are wired 3 phase and I would like to convert them to single phase wiring.

Any help would be great we would like to get them up and running as soon as possible.

Brian Oshman · 11-28-2012, 04:12 PM

Open the main panel. There is a junction box where you move a couple of jumpers around. There is picture pasted inside to show you what to do. If they are older then you will need to crack open the first three panels and reconfigure the outlets. Basically two hots and a ground to each panel. Very simple to do.

brian2034 · 11-28-2012, 05:43 PM

Thanks Brian
I have the main panel open and the three hot legs (3-phase) go to a contactor with three lugs one for each leg.
It appears I can remove the leg from the center contactor lug and add it to one of the adjacent lugs. (single phase)
The center leg appears to only run one set of nine bulbs.
BTW there is no wiring diagram on the machine that I can find.

Any idea on breaker amperage I'm thinking 60amps with a number 6 wire.

Robert K · 11-28-2012, 07:43 PM

Diagram should be on the cover you removed. What model Suncapsules?

brian2034 · 11-28-2012, 08:13 PM

No,
checked cover no diagram
I down loaded one online

Everything looks do-able just trying to verify breaker size for single phase.

Panel on unit shows 31.5 amps three phase

Thinking 60 amp breaker single phase with #6 wire or mybe 70amp breaker

Robert K · 11-29-2012, 07:30 AM

What Suncapsule unit is it?

brian2034 · 11-29-2012, 02:39 PM

It's a sun capsule 200 manufactured in 2001

Robert K · 11-29-2012, 03:53 PM

How many lamps? Sounds like it will be ok on a 60amp 2 pole.

brian2034 · 11-29-2012, 05:02 PM

54 bulbs

Robert K · 11-29-2012, 08:12 PM

You should be fine with #6 and a 60 amp 2 pole.

11-27-2012, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
brian2034 Join Date: Nov 27 2012 Location: St. John's Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion We just picked up a couple of Sun Capsules beds they are wired 3 phase and I would like to convert them to single phase wiring. Any help would be great we would like to get them up and running as soon as possible.

11-28-2012, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Brian Oshman Guest Join Date: Apr 29 2001 Location: Stewartsville, NJ Age: 55 Posts: 3,121 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion Open the main panel. There is a junction box where you move a couple of jumpers around. There is picture pasted inside to show you what to do. If they are older then you will need to crack open the first three panels and reconfigure the outlets. Basically two hots and a ground to each panel. Very simple to do.

11-28-2012, 05:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
brian2034 Join Date: Nov 27 2012 Location: St. John's Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion Thanks Brian I have the main panel open and the three hot legs (3-phase) go to a contactor with three lugs one for each leg. It appears I can remove the leg from the center contactor lug and add it to one of the adjacent lugs. (single phase) The center leg appears to only run one set of nine bulbs. BTW there is no wiring diagram on the machine that I can find. Any idea on breaker amperage I'm thinking 60amps with a number 6 wire.

11-28-2012, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion Diagram should be on the cover you removed. What model Suncapsules? __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

11-28-2012, 08:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
brian2034 Join Date: Nov 27 2012 Location: St. John's Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion No, checked cover no diagram I down loaded one online Everything looks do-able just trying to verify breaker size for single phase. Panel on unit shows 31.5 amps three phase Thinking 60 amp breaker single phase with #6 wire or mybe 70amp breaker

11-29-2012, 07:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion What Suncapsule unit is it? __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

11-29-2012, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
brian2034 Join Date: Nov 27 2012 Location: St. John's Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion It's a sun capsule 200 manufactured in 2001

11-29-2012, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion How many lamps? Sounds like it will be ok on a 60amp 2 pole. __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

11-29-2012, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
brian2034 Join Date: Nov 27 2012 Location: St. John's Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion 54 bulbs

11-29-2012, 08:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Robert K Team TanTalk Join Date: Aug 27 2002 Location: East Coast Age: 56 Posts: 2,888 Rep Power: 22	Re: Sun Capsule Wiring Conversion You should be fine with #6 and a 60 amp 2 pole. __________________ Robert Klem Superior UV Technologies (888) 526-7712 x77 robertk@superioruv.com

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Red light therapy bed conversion	kbzmama	General Tanning Industry Discussions	3	07-26-2011 02:16 PM
HELP...Tantrack to Helios Conversion	tantalize gal	General Tanning Industry Discussions	7	11-30-2008 03:57 PM
Wiring..20amp to 30amp plug conversion	Nodnarb	Sun Doctors	5	10-19-2007 08:44 PM
TanTrack conversion from SunEase	JohnnyComeLately	Technology Forum	0	11-04-2005 10:42 PM
Sun Capsule 40 to 48 Lamp Conversion	MoeD	For Sale - FOR SALON OWNERS ONLY	0	06-09-2005 05:02 PM