Southbend EZ-5, EZ-3 manual Contactor Coil and MOV Check, TOP View Left Side View

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MODEL EZ-3 & EZ-5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS

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Figure 8

 

 

Contactor Coil and MOV Check

 

 

Actuator

 

 

C

F

 

B

E

 

A

D

 

 

 

MOV

TOP VIEW

 

LEFT SIDE VIEW

1.Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

2.Remove control panel and disconnect nine-pin plug PL1.

3.Depress actuator on top of contactor. Actuator should travel freely and spring back when released.

4.Check for continuity between contacts A and D as shown in top view. There should be no continuity.

5.Repeat Step 4 for contacts B and E and for contacts C and F.

6.Place test leads on contactor coil terminal as shown in left side view.

7.Check resistance.

8.If resistance is not approximately 390 (+/- 40) ohms, remove MOV and recheck coil resistance. If resistance is now approximately 390 (+/-40) ohms, replace MOV, otherwise replace contactor.

9.Reconnect all wires.

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OPERATORS MANUAL 1178387 REV 2

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Contents Countertop Steamers Safety Precautions Table of Contents Dimensions SpecificationsUtility Information Immediately Inspect for Shipping Damage InstallationInstall the Legs Electric Connection Performance Check Optional Floor DrainStartup OperationOperation ShutdownCooking Tips Cooking HintsSuggested Cooking Times Cooking Hints Product Weight Portions Minutes Pan Used Daily Cleaning CleaningPeriodic Cleaning Semiannual Cleaning Troubleshooting KEY TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Figures and Procedures Unit Not Heating Up, on Light Not Lit OK? Disconnect Power AT Circuit Breaker Kohm? Buzzer Does Not Come On Voltage Check at Control Panel Fuse Block Heating Element Resistance Check at contactor Main Fuse Replacement Power Switch Continuity Check TOP View Left Side View Contactor Coil and MOV CheckIdle Element Resistance Check Timer and Buzzer Check Door Switch Continuity Check Rear View of Unit with Back Cover Removed Float Switch Continuity CheckHigh Limit Continuity Check Time Delay Relay Check EZ-3 only Controller Check EZ-5 only Troubleshooting Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ-3 Troubleshooting Electric Schematic for 480 Volt Model EZ-5 Parts for Simple Steam Countertop Steamer PartsCOVER, Bottom HOSE, 1 1/2ID,SILCONE Parts Time Period Limited WarrantyCountertop Steamer

EZ-5, EZ-3 specifications

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