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How to install a relay and oerload protector switch behind the compressor

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Not difficult

remove cover over compressor electics

relay and overload just pull off - you may have to undo cable clamps as well.

rewire onto new units and push back onto compressor pins

  • Anonymous Nov 01, 2011

    Is there a site I can go to that shows me step by step directions on installing a relay with overload?

  • douglas smith Nov 02, 2011

    it really is just common sense - remove the cover and after that it is just meccano. however, you should carefully think about why you want to replace the relay - they can go faulty but not often

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