Thermal Limiting Fuse: Description and Operation

SYSTEM OPERATION
Thermal Limiter Switch
The switch is used to measure compressor surface temperature. If compressor surface temperature is excessive the switch will cut battery feed voltage to the compressor clutch. The switch will then reset once compressor surface temperature returns to normal.

The switch is used to measure compressor surface temperature. If compressor surface temperature is excessive the switch will cut battery feed voltage to the compressor clutch. The switch will then reset once compressor surface temperature returns to normal.