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Isolate the high voltage rectifier assembly from the HV circuit. The asymmetric rectifier can be tested
using an ohmmeter set to its highest range. Contact the ohmmeter across the terminals A+B of the
asymmetric rectifier and note the reading obtained. Reverse the meter leads and note this second
reading. If an open circuit is indicated in both directions then the asymmetric rectifier is good. If an
asymmetric rectifier is shorted in either direction, then the asymmetric rectifier is probably faulty and
must be replaced with high voltage rectifier. When the asymmetric rectifier is defective, check
whether magnetron, high voltage rectifier, high voltage wire or filament winding of the high voltage
transformer is shorted.

CARRY OUT 4R CHECKS.

NOTE: FOR MEASUREMENT OF THE RESISTANCE OF THE RECTIFIER, THE BATTERIES OF

THE MEASURING INSTRUMENT MUST HAVE A VOLTAGE AT LEAST 6 VOLTS,
BECAUSE OTHERWISE AN INFINITE RESISTANCE MIGHT BE SHOWN IN BOTH
DIRECTIONS.

CARRY OUT 3D CHECKS.

A. Isolate the high voltage capacitor from the circuit.
B. Continuity check must be carried out with measuring instrument which is set to the highest

resistance range.

C. A normal capacitor shows continuity for a short time (kick) and then a resistance of about 10M

Ω

after it has been charged.

D. A short-circuited capacitor shows continuity all the time.
E. An open capacitor constantly shows a resistance about 10 M

Ω

 because of its internal 10M

Ω

resistance.

F. When the internal wire is opened in the high voltage capacitor shows an infinite resistance.
G. The resistance across all the terminals and the chassis must be infinite when the capacitor is

normal.

If incorrect reading are obtained, the high voltage capacitor must be replaced.

CARRY OUT 4R CHECKS.

CARRY OUT 3D CHECKS.

If the fuse M8A is blown, there could be a short in the asymmetric rectifier or there is a ground in
wire harness. A short in the asymmetric rectifier may have occured due to short or ground in H.V.
rectifier, magnetron, high voltage transformer or H.V. wire. Check them and replace the defective
parts or repair the wire harness.

CARRY OUT 4R CHECKS.

CARRY OUT 3D CHECK.

Isolate the switch to be tested and using an ohmmeter check between the terminals as described
in the following table.

Table: Terminal Connection of Switch

Plunger Operation

COM to NO

COM to NC

COM; Common terminal

Released

Open circuit.

Short circuit

NO;

Normally open terminal

Depressed

Short cir

cuit

Open circuit

NC;

Normally close terminal

If incorrect readings are obtained, make the necessary switch adjustment or replace the switch.

CARRY OUT 4R CHECKS.