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Drawer Safety Switch

Purpose

The drawer safety switch prevents the compactor from operating if the drawer is open.

Removal

1. Disconnect power.

2. Remove drawer from compactor Remove cardboard shield on the right-hand side of drawer

opening.

3. Pry out switch from cabinet with flat head screwdriver.

NOTE: WHEN PRYING SWITCH OUT WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE IT, YOU HAVE TO BREAK THE

SWITCH TABS.

4. Remove wires from switch.

Testing

1. Set ohmmeter to Rx1 scale.

2. Zero ohmmeter.

3. Close switch by pushing in plunger.

a. Check between terminals on the switch.

1) There should be continuity.

4. Open switch by releasing plunger.

a. Check between terminals on switch.

1) There should be no continuity.

5. If any of the terminals have an incorrect read, the switch is defective and needs to be replaced.

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