Replacing the Float Switch

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

  1. Remove electrical power supplied to the cabinet.

  2. Drain the water pan by removing the drain standpipe.

  3. Remove the control side end panel.

  4. Cut float switch wires just behind switch.

  5. From inside end channel, remove nylon fitting by unscrewing from float switch.

  6. Remove float switch.

  7. Install a new float switch in reverse order. Make sure float switch is located in center of hole and silicone washer is positioned properly.

    NOTICE -

    Tighten the float switch nut finger tight only! Overtightening the nut damages the float switch.

    Maximum torque not to exceed 3 ft pounds.

  8. Strip the wire ends that were cut, as well as the wire ends on the new float switch. Reconnect wires using wire nuts.

  9. Replace end panel.

  10. Turn on the power supply at the breaker box.