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AIRFLOW SWITCH
For Gas and Electric Tumblers
The airflow switch (located on the rear of tumbler) is set at 
the factory for proper operation. Refer to Figure 17. Steam 
models do not have an airflow switch. However, if there is 
a problem with the switch, it should be adjusted as follows:
NOTICE: Control panel must be in place and access 
door closed before attempting to adjust airflow 
switch.
IMPORTANT: Airflow switch disc must remain 
closed during operation. If it opens and closes during 
the drying cycle, this indicates insufficient airflow 
through the tumbler. If switch remains open, or pops 
open and closed during the cycle, the heating system 
will shut off. The cylinder and fan will continue to 
operate even though the airflow switch is 
malfunctioning.
The airflow switch operation is controlled by the 
counterweight position in the shaft. Moving the 
counterweight either increases or decreases airflow 
switch sensitivity. The counterweight should be adjusted 
so the airflow will force the disc away from the cabinet 
when the lint panel is opened 6 inches (15.24 cm) with a 
full load. Adjust the airflow switch as follows:
1. Load the tumbler. This adjustment is much faster to 
make with one person opening lint panel in front and 
another adjusting the counterweight in the rear of 
tumbler.
2. Start the tumbler. Open the lint panel 6 inches 
(15.24 cm).  The airflow disc should move away 
from the cabinet, opening the switch contacts and 
shutting off the heat system. This indicates proper 
operation and proper adjustment.
3. If switch is not opening as described in step “2”, it 
should be adjusted so it is MORE sensitive. Depress 
the spring clip and move counterweight toward disc. 
Retest by opening lint panel and continue moving 
counterweight toward disc until switch operates as 
described in step “2”.
4. If switch opens BEFORE lint panel is opened the 
proper distance, step “2”, it should be adjusted so it 
is LESS sensitive. Depress the spring clip and move 
counterweight away from the disc. Retest by opening 
lint panel and continue moving counterweight away 
from disc until switch operates as described in step 
“2”.
Figure 17
To reduce the risk of fire, airflow switch 
operation may be affected by a clogged 
lint screen, lack of make-up air, 
obstructions in the vertical recirculation 
stack or in the customer installed main or 
collector ducts. These conditions must 
be checked  and necessary corrections 
made before adjusting airflow switch. 
Always adjust airflow at installation.
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AIR FLOW
SWITCH
COUNTERWEIGHT
SPRING
CLIP
DISC
SWITCH
LEVER
MOUNTING
BRACKET
REAR 
PANEL OF
TUMBLER
AIR FLOW
SWITCH
VANE
LEVER
ARM
DISC
COUNTERWEIGHT
SWITCH
LEVER
SWITCH
ADJUSTING
SCREWS
SCREW
SPRING
CLIP