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FUEL IGNITION SWITCH [2 records]

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Record 1 2006-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
  • Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

The ignition switch does several jobs. It turns the ignition system on and off. It a has a START position for operating the starting motor. It operates the steering-wheel lock, and an audible or light signal if the ignition key is in the ignition lock when a door opens or if seat belts are not buckled. In many vehicles, the electric fuel pump connects to the battery through the ignition switch. Other accessories such as the radio and heater blower motor also receive power through ignition switch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

Ne pas confondre avec l'interrupteur d'allumage qui n'a que deux positions : la fermeture ou l'ouverture du circuit d'allumage. Le «commutateur d'allumage», quant à lui, comprend cinq positions : le démarrage, la mise en marche, les accessoires, le verrouillage et l'arrêt.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Components
  • Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
  • Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
DEF

An interlock which proves a condition is proper for burner operation to continue through prepurge, ignition trials, and the run period. It is used with a primary or programming control which will shut down the burner if an improper conditions occurs. The interlock may be a combustion air controller(airflow switch), a damper position indicator(low or high fire proving switch), or a fuel pressure switch. It can be a recycling type, or it may require manual reset.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électrotechniques
  • Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
  • Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)

Spanish

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