Paragon 8145-20 Defrost Timer - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
How to wire the paragon defrost time with the
Your refrigeration circuit should be connected to terminal # 4, as this is the normally closed set of contacts, and the heaters should be powered from terminal # 3 as this is the normally open set of contacts. Hope this helps.
My timer motor will not spin with power applied to
The gears may be binding if the dial will not turn. If this is the case the internam mechanism must be replaced.
You can contact Paragon tech support at 800 445 8299 (navigate to the paragon defrost timers in the automated phone system). They can give you the replace mechanism number and where it can be purchased.
8141-00-oem want come out of defrost mode?
You can contact Paragon (owned by Invensys Controls) Tech support at 800 445 8299 direct. When you call you will get an automated phone system. Navigate yourself to the defrost timer (not standard timers section) to get a tech rep.
Marty Walles is the most senior rep on these timers.
MY 8145-20 DEFROST TIMER WILL NOT ADVANCE,
I am not sure of your wiring but see no reason that you could not run straight from the breaker to the timer and the timer to the freezer. Determine how long you want the defrost time to be on each hour and set the pegs accordingly. This is if I understand or picture your timer correctly. You have a walk in Freezer, and a rather large box 110 volt timer,correct? The pins on the 24 hour timer wheel can be taken off or moved? If I am wrong, I am sorry. I have the wrong picture in mind.
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