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a) Blower (impellor/fan) Controls and Overloads
1) Thermal Magnetic Starter (TMS)
The thermal magnetic starter is used as a safety device to protect the motor from starting in a locked
rotor condition. The overload has a dial setting on the face of the device. To set the overload, refer
to your specific electrical diagrams. The overload is specifically designed for motor applications.
It has a current curve built into it so the initial high current draw by the motor will not trip the
overload. On the face of the overload, there are two (2) push buttons - "START" (Black or Tan - 1)
and "STOP" (Red - 0) - the overload has to be in the "START" mode for the motor to run.
(a) Thermal Magnetic Starter (TMS) Replacement
(1) Discontinue electric service to the dryer.
(2) Mark L1, L2, L3, and T1, T2, T3 on the wires to the to the TMS for correct replacement.
(3) Set the amp rating on the TMS according to the manufacturers electrical schematic on the
new thermal magnetic starter.
(4) To remove the thermal magnetic starter, pull the tab its' bottom and lift upward.
(5) To install new thermal magnetic starter, reverse above procedure (steps #4 through #1).