TELMA RETARDER, INC.

1521 Morse Ave., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 TIL03006

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Subject: Resistance Check Procedure

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Equipment Needed
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Digital ohmmeter with a .01 ohms accuracy on a scale of 0 to 3 ohms.

Operation

Step 1: Disconnect the retarder from the relay box terminals (I, II, III, IV)

Step 2: Connect the ohmmeter with one lead on one terminal of the connecting block
and the other lead on the retarder ground stud. Measure resistance of each
stage and compare to the theoretical values for your retarder.

Step 3: Connect the ohmmeter to position 1 and 2; 1 and 3; 1 and 4; 2 and 3; 2 and
4; 3 and 4 of the retarder. In each case, you should read a resistance value
corresponding to the sum of the stages concerned measured in Step 2. This
procedure determines if the stages of the retarder are shorted. If they are
shorted, trace the short and replace the damaged wires

Step 4: After defective stages of the retarder have been identified, disconnect all the
coils associated with these stages, and check the resistance of each coil
individually.

Note: Refer to technical information for proper resistance value and note any vari-
ance from the nominal temperature (68° F).

Step 5: Replace all defective coils.

Step 6: Check the resistance per stage.

Step 7: Repair the retarder and relay box in case of any damage.

Step 8: Check amperage of each retarder stage after repairs are made and compare
to specifications for your retarder.