OPERATION:
Top Cap Thermal Sensor Switch (S173)
Some units are equipped with a compressor-mounted normally closed temperature switch that prevents compressor damage due to overheating caused by internal friction. The switch is located on top of the compressor casing. This switch senses the compressor casing temperature and opens at 239-257°F to shut off compressor operation. The auto-reset switch closes when the compressor casing temperature falls to 151-187°F, and the compressor is re-energized. This single-pole, single-throw (SPST) bi-metallic switch.
CHECKOUT:
Using a multimeter set to ohms, with the terminals disconnected from the system, check the resistance between the two terminals of the top cap switch. If the resistance reading is 0 ohms, the switch is closed.
STATUS:
None
ERROR:
