Thermostat: Testing and Inspection

Check the operation of the thermostat by hanging the thermostat on a hook in a 33% glycol solution. In order to check if the thermostat valve is opening properly, do the following test:
1. Completely submerge the thermostat in a glycol solution. The solution should be 11°C (22°F) above the temperature indicated on the thermostat valve.
2. Thoroughly agitate the solution. Under these conditions, the thermostat valve should open.

In order to check if the thermostat valve is closing properly, do the following test:
1. Completely submerge the thermostat in a glycol solution. The solution should be 6°C (10°F) below the temperature indicated on the thermostat valve.
2. Thoroughly agitate the solution. Under these conditions, the thermostat valve should close completely.