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SEZ SERIES COUNTERTOP STEAMERS

Figure 11

 

Contactor 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.Remove wire C16 from contactor coil.

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

8.Check resistance.

9.If resistance is not in the range 350 to 425 ohms, remove MOV and recheck coil resistance. If resistance is now in the range 350 to 425 ohms, replace MOV, otherwise replace contactor.

10.Reconnect all wires.

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Southbend SEZ-5, SEZ-3 manual Contactor and MOV Check

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