ELECTRICAL
Theory and Diagnostic
Information
Electrical Component Symbols
The following symbols are used in the electrical
schematics to represent various electrical components.
1
Switches
4
1 The sample switch symbols shown are just a few of the many switch configurations. Switches are
designated by the number of "poles" (circuits controlled) and "throws" (actuator positions). Unless otherwise
specified, switches are shown in the "Normally Open" (N.O.) position.
Switching Devices
t˚
86
30
85
87
87A
Circuit Protection Devices
4-6
Single Pole, Single Throw
(SPST)
Single Pole, Double Throw
(SPDT)
Temperature Switch
Relay
Fuse
Double Pole, Single Throw
(DPST)
Double Pole, Double Throw
(DPDT)
Pressure Switch
P
Circuit Breaker
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