Toggle Switches - Genie Z-45/25 Service Manual

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Test
N.C. to C
N.C. to N.O.
C to N.O.
6 Press down the foot switch. Connect the leads
from an ohmmeter or continuity tester to each
terminal combination listed below and check for
continuity.
Test
N.C. to C
N.C. to N.O.
C to N.O.
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Desired result

Toggle Switches

continuity
(zero Ω)
Toggle switches used for single function switching
are single pole double throw (SPDT) switches.
no continuity
Dual function switching requires a double pole
(infinite Ω)
double throw (DPDT) switch.
no continuity
How to Test a Toggle Switch
(infinite Ω)
This procedure covers fundamental switch testing
and does not specifically apply to all varieties of
toggle switches.
Desired result
1 Turn the key switch to the
and disconnect all wiring from the toggle switch
no continuity
to be tested.
(infinite Ω)
no continuity
(infinite Ω)
continuity
(zero Ω)
Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J
Section 7 • Repair Procedures
PLATFORM CONTROLS
Continuity is the equivalent of 0 to
3 ohms. A simple continuity tester
may not accurately test the switch.
position. Tag
OFF
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