Testing the manual reset high limit switch – White Outdoor FUEL HD120 User Manual

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TESTING THE MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT SWITCH

RESET BUTTON

SENSING
SURFACE

TERMINAL

FLAME

MOUNTING
LEG

The high limit switch should be tested a minimum of once

per year when the heater is given a thorough cleaning.

1. Disconnect the heater from its electrical supply.

2. Remove the high limit switch.

3. Holding the switch by one of its mounting legs, apply

a small flame only to the sensing portion on the back

of the switch. Be ccareful nnot tto m

melt tthe pplastic

housing oof tthe sswitch w

when cconducting tthis ttest.

4. Within a minute, you should hear a pop coming from

the switch, which indicates the contacts of the switch

have opened. Check for lack of electrical continuity

across the switch terminals to verify contacts have

opened.

5. Allow the switch cool down for about a minute before

firmly pressing the reset button on the switch.

6. Check for electrical continuity across the switch

terminals to make sure the contacts have closed.

7. Reinstall the switch back into the heater. Reconnect

the heater to its electrical supply. Start the heater

and check for proper operation.

FIG. 13

WARNING

Fire H

Hazard

Do not operate the heater with the high limit switch

bypassed.

Operating the heater with a bypassed high limit switch

may lead to overheating, possibly resulting in a fire,

with subsequent damage to the heater, building

damage, or loss of plants.

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