Epson EPL-N1600 Service Manual page 46

EPSON EPL-N1600
Thermostat:
Connected in series with the Heater Lamp. The
Thermostat functions as the second-stage
overheat protection. If the first stage fails to
prevent a Fuser overheat, the Thermostat opens
the power supply circuit to the Heater Lamp.
This Thermostat opens at about 160 °C (inside
temperature).
Fuse:
A thermal fuse connected in series with the
Heater Lamp. The Fuse functions as the third-
stage overheat protection. If both the first and
second stages fail to prevent a Fuser overheat,
the Fuse opens the power supply circuit to the
Heater Lamp. This Fuse melts at about 141 °C.
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Chapter 2 Operating Principles
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