High Limit Switch Replacement - 2000 Series and Quantum

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yellow triangle with lightning boltWARNING

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE: Risk of electric shock. Can cause injury or death. Heater may be connected to more than one branch circuit. Disconnect power to all circuits before servicing.

Top Limit Replacement

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Disconnect Power

Disconnect power to all branch circuits and remove the front painted panel.

Open Control Panel

Place the control panel bracket into the service position. (Figure 1)

Cut Black Wires

Locate the 2 black wires that route from the element termination on the back side of the top 2 elements to the service light (2000 Series) or core limit relay (Quantum). Cut both black wires about 8” (inches) from the element termination.

Disconnect Wires

Disconnect the wires from the back side of the top 2 elements.

Remove High Limit

Remove the screw holding the high limit switch to the bracket and remove the high limit switch by pulling out.

Prepare New Limit

Uncoil the new high limit switch.

Insert New High Limit

Insert the new high limit switch by gradually inching it through the bracket and into the guide tube.

NOTE: DO NOT use water-based lubricant to aid in the installation of the high limit switch(es). Use of a water-based lubricant will make any future replacement of these limits impossible.

Secure High Limit

Secure the high limit switch to the bracket with the screw.

Secure the 2 Black Wires

Secure the ends of the 2 black wires from the service light (2000 Series) or core limit relay (Quantum) to the 2 black wires off the limit switch using the butt crimps provided.

Connect Elements

Connect the element terminations to the back side of the top 2 elements.

Close Control Panel

Move the control panel back into position.

Secure Front Panel

Secure the front painted panel and restore power.

Verify Operation

Verify heater operation.

Bottom Limit Replacement

Disconnect Power

Disconnect power to all branch circuits and remove the front painted panel.

Open Control Panel

Place the control panel bracket into the service position. (Figure 1)

Disconnect Wires

Disconnect wires from the back side of the bottom 2 elements.

Remove High Limit

Remove the screw holding the high limit switch to the bracket and remove the high limit switch by pulling out.

Prepare New Limit

Uncoil the new high limit switch.

Insert New High Limit

Insert the new high limit switch by gradually inching it through the bracket and into the guide tube.

NOTE: DO NOT use water-based lubricant to aid in the installation of the high limit switch(es). Use of a water-based lubricant will make any future replacement of these limits impossible.

Secure High Limit

Secure the high limit switch to the bracket with the screw.

Verify Wire Insulation

Verify the ends of the 2 black wires with butt crimps are insulated.

Connect Elements

Connect the element terminations to the back side of the bottom 2 elements.

Close Control Panel

Move the control panel back into position.

Secure Front Panel

Secure the front painted panel and restore power.

Verify Operation

Verify heater operation.

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