| Overview: |
The STRIX T72 control is a
kettle or jug steam control incorporating self resetting protection against
accidental dry switch-on, or the appliance boiling dry. Additionally all
variants incorporate the STRIX patented Thermal Fuse (TF) third level protection.
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| Features/Benefits: |
- Automatic Steam Switch Off
- Dry Boil Protection
- Integral Fail-Safe Thermal Fuse
- Suitable for Plastic and Metal Appliances
- For Immersed Heater Applications
- For Fixed Cord Aplliances
- Proven reliability minimising the need for appliance end of line testing
- Simplified robust construction specifically designed to minimise the installed cost
- Many control variants allow simple conversions and maximum design flexibility
- World-wide approvals facilitate entry into the international market place
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| Functional Description: |
The control is designed for incorporation within the cosmetic cover
of the kettle or jug, its trip lever interfacing with the switching
arrangement of the manufacturer's appliance. The control comprises
two single-pole switches, one in the line supply to the element and
the other in the neutral. The neutral contacts are opened by the
steam thermostat which also causes the trip lever to latch into
the "OFF" position. The silver line contacts are operated by the
dry switch-on protector which responds to the heat conducted from
the element should the element over-heat due to the lack of water in
the appliance. The steam thermostat is operated by steam ducted into
the control via a small hole near the top of the vessel or tube
arrangement within the appliance handle/cover. This switches the
appliance off when boiling occurs. The Thermal fuse acts as an
ultimate safety device to open the neutral contacts. This is
a "one shot" device. (The appliance requires servicing once the
TF has operated).
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| Installation: |
- The seal is fitted to the hole in the appliance and
the control is attached through the appliance hole onto
the element by three screws, compressing the seal to a pre-set value.
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Further information, applications, drawings and advice are available
from any STRIX sales office.
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| Technical Specification |
| Electrical Rating: |
VOLTAGE: 220-240V RMS @ 50Hz: or 110-120V RMS @ 60Hz
CURRENT: 13amps @ 240V RMS 13amps @ 120V RMS
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| Design Criteria: |
- Designed for incorporation in Class 1 appliances
- Designed to exceed all safety and endurance requirements
of International and National Safety Standards
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| Material: |
Control body high temp flame retardant polymer
to U.L. 94-V1
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| Control Actions: |
N/A
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| Certification: |
Certified to EN 60730-2-1 by B.E.A.B., also to National Standards
by U.L. & C.S.A. As with all certification, approbation bodies reserve
the right to carry out such tests as they consider necessary to prove
the suitability of the component in the end-user application.
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| Connectors: |
Configured to meet: IEC 10amp Class 1 hot or cold connector
or C.S.A. 15amp @ 125V or 4.8 x 0.8 faston connectors or UL
special reverse polarity. Quick disconnect cordset. Neon
entries provided to suit Molex 4809 push connectors.
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| Partnership: |
As the World's leading manufacturer of thermostatic controls for jugs
and kettles, STRIX has unrivalled experience in the design, manufacture
and tuning of these appliances for optimum performance in partnership
with the appliance manufacturer. STRIX engineers are always delighted
to work with your design teams at the earliest stages on issues
including the following:
- Steam ducting design and related response times.
- Cosmetic cover design and its effect on steam control reset times.
- Element rating and options.
- The siting and operation of neon lights.
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