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10.12.5
Checking the Thermostat
-
Visually check that the thermostat is not
damaged.
-
Prepare a metal container with ~
¼
gallon
(
1 liter
) of water.
-
Immerse the thermostat and keep at the
center of the container.
-
Dip the thermometer probe next to the
thermostat.
Specific tools and equipment:
Digital multime ter
020331Y
-
Heat the container by using the hot air gun.
Specific tools and equipment:
Hot air gun
020151Y
-
Measure the temperature at which the
thermostat begins to open.
Standard temperature:
Thermostat opening
157.1-162.5
°
F
(
69.5-72.5
°
C
)
-
Heat until the thermostat opens completely.
Standard dimension:
Thermostat opening
0.136 in
travel at 176
°
F (
80
°
C
)
(
3.5 mm
)
Warning
- To properly conduct the test, avoid
direct contact between thermostat and container,
and between thermometer and container.
-
Replace the thermostat in case of malfunction.
1 = Thermostat
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