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This specification covers two types of automotive pressure switches (see 6.1). Type I switches operate when fluid pressures drop below predetermined values and type II switches operate when fluid pressures exceed predetermined values.

Switches furnished under this specification shall be of the following types and classes as specified (see 6.2). All switches shall be (waterproof).

Type I - Sufficiently low pressure closes contacts. Type II - Sufficiently high pressure closes contacts. Class 1 - High vibration (see 6.4). Class 2 - Low vibration (see 6.4).

Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: US Army Tank-Automotive Command, ATTN: AMSTA-GDS, Warren, MI 48397-5000, by sing the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document, or by letter.

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