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Dimmer Switch: Testing and Inspection




INSPECT LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
a. Connect terminals 1 and 3 through a 3.4 W test bulb.
b. Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2.
c. Turn the rheostat knob to fully counterclockwise, check that the test bulb goes out.
d. Gradually turn the rheostat knob to clockwise, check that the test bulb brightness changes from dark to bright.
If operation is not as specified, replace the rheostat.




INSPECT RHEOSTAT LIGHT CONTROL VOLUME OPERATION
Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal 3 and negative (-) lead to terminal 6, and check that the warning light lights up.
If operation is not as specified, replace the integration control panel assembly.