Maxitrol GV60 Advanced Troubleshooting page 25

Control Valve Components
Thermocouple Installation
Threading the female end of the thermocouple into
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
the interrupter block as recommended results in a
smooth surface contact area as seen in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Over tightening of the thermocouple can cause
damage as seen in Figure 2. Damage to the
thermocouple decreases the available surface
contact area and results in much higher resistance.
Figure 2
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