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Ambient Switch

Mounted as a unit with ambient sensor on air conditioning housing and actuated by temperature of incoming air. Switch contacts will be open at temperatures below 32°F. and will prevent compressor operating when air conditioning not required. At all higher temperatures, switch will be closed and compressor will operate with operate with selector control head in any other position than "OFF" or "Vent".

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