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ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY
5.21 Remote Reading Thermometer
P/N 141055 Remote Reading Thermometer
Removal
1. Turn off the steamer power and disconnect the steamer
from the branch circuit.
2. Remove the left and right side panels.
3. On the left side, remove the 5/8” compression hex nut
holding the capillary bulb in place.
4. Push the capillary bulb out from the inside of the cavity.
5. Pull the capillary over the top of the cavity to the right side.
6. With a small flat blade screw driver, remove the (3) pan
head 6-32 x 3/8” long screw that holds the face or the
thermometer to the front panel.
7. Pull the gauge and capillary out through the hole in the
front panel.
Installation
8. Pass the bulb, capillary and gauge through the opening in
the front panel.
9. Fasten the gauge to the front panel with the (3) pan head
6-32 x 3/8” long screw that holds the face of the
thermometer to the front panel.
10. Pass the bulb and capillary over the top of the cavity, and
insert the bulb into the fitting.
11. Tighten the compression nut to the bulb fitting.
12. Connect power and test operation, especially for leaks
around the capillary bulb.
5.22 Timer Assembly
P/N 141063 Timer
P/N 123100 Timer Knob
Removal
1. Turn off the steamer power and disconnect the steamer
from the branch circuit.
2. Pull to remove the timer knob from the timer. Under the
timer knob is the hex timer fastener nut, which holds the
timer to the steamer front panel. Note that there is a flat on
the timer shaft that corresponds to the frictional mounting
hole in the knob.
3. Remove the right side cover from the steamer.
4. Unplug the five terminal and two motor lead wires from the
timer.
5. With a 1/2”open ended wrench, remove the hex fastener
nut and remove the timer from inside of the electrical
compartment.
6.
Note: right below the timer shaft, the timer has a small round
plastic boss molded into the case. There is a corresponding
hole punched into the front panel. This hole may be seen
from the inside of the compartment when the timer is
removed.
Installation
7. Insert the new timer, with the round plastic boss fitted in the
hole in the front panel, and the timer shaft protruding
through the front panel.
8. Tighten the hex fastener nut, and align the flat in the timer
knob with the flat on the timer shaft and push the knob
firmly on the shaft until it is seated.
9. Attach the harness and motor wires.
10. Turn on the branch circuit power supply.
11. Turn ON the steamer and test.
5.23 Water Level Probes
Removal
1. Turn off the steamer power and disconnect the steamer
from the branch circuit.
2. Remove the right side cover from the steamer.
3. Disconnect the water level probe harness wire.
4. Loosen and remove the hex locking nut and washer.
5. Remove the water level probe from inside the cavity.
Installation
6. Insert the new water level probe through the opening from
inside the steamer cavity (be sure the o-ring seal is in place).
7. From the back, put on the washer and locking nut and
tighten to prevent any water leaks.
8. Attach the harness wire.
9. Turn on the branch circuit power supply.
10. Turn ON the steamer and test.