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1) Deihl makes 120V and 240V timers with NO and NC terminals.
These timers usually have 5 terminals. Some have 4 terminals.
Facing the terminals, first two terminals on left are for clock motor. Use multimeter set to read 120V and then 240V to check voltage of your clock motor.
Three terminals on right are NO, COM and NC.
Turn power off, pull wires loose and use multi-meter set to Ohms to check continuity of terminals and figure out which terminal is which.
2) Open following links to help identify your manual.
http://www.borggeneral.com/diehl-control-timers.htmlhttp://www.borggeneral.com/industrial-timers.html3) Other companies make similar timers, with various wiring, but all can be tested as shown in #1 above.
4) Add a comment and describe your timer and what timer is connected to.
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Sample 120V Deihl 880 wiring: