If there s a clog in the drain line the ac leaks into the pan.
Hvac condensate float switch.
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Turn the two thumb screws located on the backside of the condensate float switch counterclockwise to increase the mounting slot gap.
Condensate switches imc 307 2 3 states that all hvac equipment that produces condensate must have either a secondary drain line or a condensate overflow switch a secondary drain pan with a secondary drain line or condensate switch or some combination of these installations should be used to prevent overflow if the primary drain line blocks.
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A float switch is essentaially an electronic water sensor for your hvac system.
In order for the switch to open it must be positioned in a location that is dry normally and will reliably fill with water when a drainage issue occurs.
What it does it gives your ac system the ability to detect if it has a clogged drain and if the switch detects a clogged drain scenario it immediately shuts the system off.
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Step 3 slide the opened slot over one flange of the condensate pan resting below the ac unit with the body of the switch sitting inside the condensate pan.
A separate drain line from the pan channels the water to the proper place.
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The switch is activated when the level of the water in the pan comes above a certain point causing the switch mechanism to trip float to rise.
Float condensate switches are designed so that they will remain closed when water is going down the drain like it s supposed to and then open when an overflow condition occurs.
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A separate float probe assembly swivels to accommodate drain pans having sloped sides.
The condensate cop features a large over clamping area that fits easily over the edge of all types of drain pans.
An hvac wet switch float switch also known as a condensate overflow switch serves to prevent this pan from overflowing if the ac drain stops working properly.