Maxi Comet Executive Exec-56-G, Instruction Manual

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Repair Comet Executive Gas
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8. Carefully insert the capillary tube into the
new contact shoe.
• Make sure it is fully seated (Figure
7-30, C).
• If any damage occurs, i.e. breaks or
leaks, the entire control/sensor tube
unit must be replaced along with the
contact shoe.
• Installation of a damaged capillary tube
will result in improper operation.
9. Tighten the contact shoe mounting screws
until they just contact the bulb.
• Do not over-tighten the screws as they
can puncture the bulb.
• If this happens or the capillary tube is
damaged or leaking, the entire control/
sensor tube unit must be replaced along
with the contact shoe.
10. Reinstall the contact shoe brackets on its
assembly, reversing Step 3.
11. Turn power ON at the main disconnect
switch and start the unit.
12. Visually check the positioning of the con-
tact shoe against the cylinder. Make sure
it is riding flat and making full contact.
13. If any adjustment is needed, stop the unit
and turn power OFF at the main discon-
nect switch.
14. Use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the
twisted springs.
15. Repeat Steps 11 to 14 until the contact
shoe is making correct contact against the
ironing cylinder.
16. Turn power ON at the main disconnect
switch and start the unit.
17. Heat the unit and make sure it is operating
correctly.
Temperature Control or High
Temperature Limit Control
Replacement
If the temperature or high temperature control
fails, replacement is a straightforward procedure.
Required Tools
Pliers
Screwdriver
Wrench: 5/16”
Perform only when the unit is OFF
with power disconnected and COOL.
1. Turn power OFF at the external discon-
nect switch.
2. If replacing the temperature control, pull
off the TEMPERATURE control dial from
the front of the left endframe.
3. Open the left endframe door.
NOTE: The capillary tube
(Figure 7-30, C) and sensor probe
are a part of the control.
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