Southbend EZ-5, EZ-3 Float Switch Continuity Check, Rear View of Unit with Back Cover Removed

MODEL EZ-3 & EZ-5 COUNTERTOP STEAMERS TROUBLESHOOTING

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Float Switch Continuity Check

Coupling

Water Seal Box

Float Switch

Drain Valve

Rear View of Unit with Back Cover Removed

1.Disconnect power at circuit breaker.

2.Remove rear cover from unit.

3.Disconnect 2 pin float switch plug from mating plug on back of unit (PL2).

4.Drain water seal box by opening 3/8’’ drain valve on box.

5.Remove float switch from box by removing float switch fitting from coupling on box.

6.Make sure float travels freely along stem.

7.Place test leads in float switch connector as shown.

8.Hold float switch in same orientation as when installed.

9.Check continuity. There should not be continuity.

10.Flip float switch over.

11.Check for continuity. There should be continuity. Replace as necessary.

12.Check 0.060 passages in float tube. Clean if necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1178387 REV 2 PAGE 29