Temperature Control Knob

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Air temperature is controlled by a variable resistor rotary control switch. See Figure . Switch receives voltage signal and depending upon position, controls voltage signal sent to air mix damper door motor. See Fig 1 . Voltage controls position of motor for heating and cooling.

Fig 1: Locating Climate Control Components

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