The fan switch is wired to a "resistor assembly" mounted to the back side of duct. It's coils are inside probably for "cooling" by the airflow and no chance to burn you or something else. It has 3 contacts on the outside of duct. Fan switch has 4 contacts, one is hot feed. Factory Maintenance Manual Diagram shows how it's wired up or I can give a to-from list.
The "resistor assembly" is a typical speed control device remotely mounted away from switch.


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