TM 10-3510-226-23
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REPAIR
Repair the Dryer Airflow Switch
WARNING
Ensure that all electrical power is shut off and disconnected before proceeding. The
Circuit Breaker box should be locked by personnel following this procedure. Serious
injury or death can result from electrocution if proper safety precautions are not observed.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove switch guard retaining screws, and remove switch guard (Figure 3, Item 1).
3. Tag and disconnect wiring from switch (Figure 3, Item 2).
4. Remove vane lever (Figure 3, Item 5) with vane (Figure 3, Item 6) and counterweight (Figure 3,
Item 3) as an assembly from the airflow switch box.
5. Remove screws retaining switch (Figure 3, Item 2) to airflow switch box and remove switch.
6. Release clip retaining counterweight (Figure 3, Item 3), and remove counterweight.
7. Remove clip retaining vane (Figure 3, Item 6) and remove vane.
8. Replace any damaged, corroded, or otherwise unserviceable components.
9. Install switch (Figure 3, Item 2), and retain with screws.
10. Install vane (Figure 3, Item 6) onto vane lever (Figure 3, Item 5) and retain with clip.
11. Install counterweight (Figure 3, Item 3) onto vane lever (Figure 3, Item 5) and retain with clip.
12. Install assembled vane lever (Figure 3, Item 5) with vane (Figure 3, Item 6) and counterweight
(Figure 3, Item 3) as an assembly onto the airflow switch box.
13. Connect wiring to switch (Figure 3, Item 2) as tagged.
14. Install switch guard (Figure 3, Item 1) and retain with screws.
15. Connect power, and monitor for normal operation.
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