Hvac Safety Switch Wiring

Safety float switch issues.

Hvac safety switch wiring.

Most of the time an algae growth is the culprit blocking the drain. Let s start with some float switch basics float condensate. Can be installed horizontally or vertically inline or on the primary pan s auxiliary drain outlet by using the included adapter bushing and cap. I always wire these float switches to shut blower and everything off if float switch is the issue.

Plug drain downstream from installation. If you have any questions let us know. Thanks for taking the time to watch our videos. Wire switch as directed under wiring below.

Some systems have an internal time delay on the blower and will continue to run for 30 seconds to 60 seconds after receiving a low voltage signal to turn off. Test switch by lifting float with unit on. If the air handler s float switch has tripped the primary condensate drain has stopped up due to a blockage and the blocked water has tripped the float on the float switch. Before the pan overflows and check for plumbing leaks.

Turn the hvac circuit breaker on and set the thermostat to run on cool lift the float arm on the float switch while the system is running and hold it for at least 1 minute. 05 01 2013 08 13 am 5. Video continue reading safe t. Point and run unit to fill pan.

Can be installed on a sloping line and does not need to be level or plumb. Confirm that float rises and unit stops. Depending on whether you have a 110v or 220v circuit you will have either 3 or 4 wires. We are here to help you to learn how to do hvac service things like.

Bleach should drain quickly from safety float. It may be trap is clogged and float is doing its job. One will ground a bare copper or green wire one will be neutral a white wire and one or two will be hot wires black or a combination of black and red. Safe t switch detects clogged a c condensate drains and shuts off the system to prevent water damage to floors walls and ceilings.

Wiring your disconnect switch will vary slightly from one type of switch to another. If wired correctly unit will stop running. Ac acfloatswitch amazon floatswitch how to install and connect ac float switch rectarseal ss2 in this video i show how to install ac float switch.