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HEAD PRESSURE SAFETY CUTOUT [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
  • Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
  • Compressors
DEF

A switch designed to stop the compressor motor should the discharge pressure reach a predetermined maximum value.

DEF

"Head pressure safety cutout" : Motor protection device wired in series with motor; will shut off the motor when excessive head pressures occur.

OBS

See the record for "high pressure gauge".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines frigorifiques
  • Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
  • Compresseurs
DEF

Dispositif provoquant l'arrêt du moteur du compresseur si la pression de refoulement dépasse une limite déterminée.

Spanish

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