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Drawer Tilt Switch
Purpose
The door tilt switch is to prevent the compactor from jamming when the drawer is forced open as much
as 1/4 inch during campaction.
Removal
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove drawer from compactor.
3. Pry switch from front flange using a flat head screwdriver.
NOTE: WHEN PRYING SWITCH OUT WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE IT, YOU MAY HAVE TO BREAK
THE SWITCH TABS.
4. Remove wires from switch.
Testing
1. Set ohmmeter to Rx1 setting.
2. Zero ohmmeter.
3. Open switch contacts by pushing in plunger.
a. Check between terminals on the switch.
1) There should be no continuity.
4. Close switch contacts (plunger NOT pushed in.)
a. Check between the terminals on the switch.
1) There should be continuity.
5. If an incorrect reading is obtained for any of the readings, the switch is defective and should be
replaced.
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