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and its resistance is decreasing. In the HI FRONT

position, two thermistors (the master delay and high

blower delay thermistors) are warming. The air

door is in recirculation position until the engine

coolant reaches 75 degrees.

2.
The coolant reaches then 75 degrees and the thermal

vacuum valve opens applying vacuum to the air door

to admit outside air (unless the temperature dial is

set for cooling). Ram air will flow through the sys-

tem when the car is moving.

3.
Next, the master delay thermistor attains the tem-

perature at which it will pass sufficient current to

close the circuit through the master delay relay.

The relay circuit powers the blower motor at 9 volts.

4.
If the control is in the HI FRONT position, the high

blower delay thermistor will close the circuit

through the high blower relay which supplies full

available voltage to the blower motor. This function

occurs after the master delay thermistor has taken

effect because the high blower delay thermistor

uses the master delay type thermistor with a 10 ohm

1/4 watt resistor connected in
.
series. The nigh

blower delay thermistor must then warm to a higher

temperature than the master delay thermistor before

its resistance (plus that of the 10 ohm resistor)

drops enough to actuate the high blower relay.

5. If the controls are set for DE ICE, full outside air

and full voltage to the blower motor are effective

immediately regardless of temperatures or elapsed

times o

In accomplishing automatic control, the system follows

three steps to transform an electronic signal into me-

chanical energy through which the control is achieved.

Electronic Circuit

Two temperature sensors (Thermistors), and the duct

potentiometer connected in series, are located so as to

sense the temperature of the outside air, inside air and

system output air. The resistance of each sensor will

vary according to its temperature. The control head

temperature dial varies in resistance as it is adjusted by

the operator to suit his comfort requirements. The

resistance of the temperature dial control is applied

directly to the amplifier and is not in series with the

sensors and duct potentiometer. Thus temperature dif-

ferences in the sensor string plus the requirements fed

into the system by the operator cause changes in total

circuit resistance which allow a varying voltage flow

through the circuit.

Changing the Electronic Signal to Electrical Voltage

This minute voltage flow from the sensor string -

temperature dial circuit - is fed into the amplifier where

it is transformed into a usable amplifier output voltage,

the strength of which is determined by the strength of the

original amplifier input signal. This voltage is then

supplied to the transducer.

Changing the Electrical Voltage to a Vacuum Signal

Amplifier output voltage, varying according to tem-

perature requirements, is converted by the Transducer

into a modulator transducer output vacuum. This modu-

lated vacuum is applied to the Power Servo.

Changing the Vacuum Signal to Mechanical Energy

The Power Servo, controlled by the modulated Trans-
ducer output vacuum, operates the vacuum electrical and

mechanical components of the system as required to

provide automatic control of system operation.

Other major system components are mounted con-

ventionally in the engine compartment. Underhood com-

ponents and system airflow remain much the same as in

the Four-Season system except for the addition of the

automatic control provisions. The system operates on

100%
outside air, a mixture of outside and inside air, or

100%
recirculated air depending on the demands of the

system. The diaphragm operated .air selector door will

modulate outside air to the system during maximum air

conditioning requirements when the control unit is in

"Hi Front" position. Control of the blower is also com-

pletely automatic and dependent upon system demands.

Controls

The Comfortron controls the Chevrolet air conditioner

and heater in such a precise manner that the automobile

temperature remains relatively constant under all driving

conditions. By adjusting the thumb wheel on the Control

Head to any temperature desired between 65° and 85° F.

(See Figure 27) the automatic system will adjust the in-

car temperature even though the outside weather condi-

tions may vary considerably. The system will provide

maximum capacity for heating or cooling until the in-car

temperature reaches the pre-set Control Head Tempera-

ture. Where cooling is required, the system will start

immediately upon being turned "ON". During marginal

ambient temperatures the system will not always start

at the highest blower speeds of the control setting.

Therefore, occasionally the system can't be heard

starting*

Five over-riding functions are available so that special

conditions can be handled. Each Control Head function

will be discussed in detail below:

"Off" Position

In the "Off" position, the blower is turned off and the

outside air door is closed. No outside air should enter

the automobile.

"Lo Front" Position

The blower has five low to moderate speeds; Hi, M3,

M2,
M1 and Lo. The blower voltage will shift as directed

by the automatic controls. The "Lo Front" position

provides a quieter mode of automatic operation due to

reduction of blower noise.

"Hi Front" Position

The "Hi Front" position provides five high blower

speeds as called for by the automatic controls: The use

of the "Hi" blower speed results in a rapid cool down in

hot weather and rapid heating during cold weather. As

the in-car temperature approaches the temperature set-

ting on the Comfortron Control Head, the blower speed

will change, provided mild outside temperatures are

experienced. During very hot or cold weather, the blower

will reduce its speed only to the point where it is still

capable of maintaining the correct inrcar temperature.

"Rear" Position

The "Rear" position provides five high blower speeds.

The automatic controls select these speeds and blend the

discharge air to the proper temperature. By the use of

high blower speeds, increased airflow is obtained for

better rear seat passenger comfort.

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Fig.
37—-Corvette Four-Season System Components

pass through the system. For heating operations it is

suggested that Ml outside air (knob Mly OUT) be used.

For cooling operations under extreme heat conditions

push knob fully in (recirculated inside air); under moder-

ate temperature conditions pull the knob out to the detent

position (a misxture of outside air and inside air); and

under mild temperature conditions the knob may be

pulled fully out (outside air).

After the AIR PULL knob is set to permit air to pass

through the system, the knob may be rotated to control

the three-speed blower. When the AIR COND.-PULL

knob is pulled out the low blower is in operation. Select

higher speeds as desired.

Temperature Adjustment

The COOL IN-HOT PULL knob controls the air output

temperature during both heating and cooling operations.

A vacuum switch (operated by the temperature door

actuating cam) controls a vacuum operated water valve

which allows engine coolant to flow through the heater

core only when this knob is pulled out.

During heating operation cold ambient air enters the

conditioner, passes through the inoperative cooling core

and then passes through and around the heating core

(the final mixture of hot and cold air being determined

by the control knob - temperature door setting) and then

enters the car.

Cooling operation is exactly the same except that the

cooling core (evaporator) will be in operation at Ml

capacity, removing as much heat and humidity as pos-
sible from the warm ambient air flowing through it.

The COOL IN-HOT PULL knob may then be pulled out

as needed to temper this maximum cold airflow should

it become necessary.

Defroster Control

This control acts to divert heated air from the floor

distributor duct into the defroster duct for windshield

defogging, defrosting and deicing operations. A detent

is built into the defroster linkage to indicate the setting

at which a small portion of the heater air will be con-

tinaully passed over the windshield, thus keeping it clear.

Operating Instructions

Remember that the air conditioning system may be

used for heating or cooling during any season of the

year to provide just the desired comfort conditions.

Cooling

1.
"Air Cond-Pull". This knob should be pulled fully

out.

2.
"Cool In-Hot Pull". This knob should be pushed

fully in for maTriTr»"Tn cooling. Pulling out the knob

as required will mix warm air with the cool air to

temper the cool air output.

3.
"Air Pull-Fan". Set this knob fully in during ex-

treme heat conditions; at the detent position during

moderate temperature conditions; fully out during

mild temperature conditions or whenever tempering

of the cooled air flow is necessary. Turn the knob

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