ENG-FRM-RIC-4.32, Rev. E
Technical Data Sheet
HBH550
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS NOTICE
This document and all information contained within it is the property of Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. (HBB). It is confidential and
proprietary and has been provided to you for a limited purpose. It must be returned or destroyed upon request. Disclosure, reproduction or use of this document
and any information contained within it, in full or in part, for any purpose is forbidden without the prior written consent of HBB. No photographs may be taken of any
article fabricated or assembled from this document without the prior written consent of HBB.
Replacing the Sealing Bar Heating Element:
1. Peel back the Lower Seal Bar Tape to expose the heating element.
TIP:
The screw bosses that secure the heating element are spring loaded to keep tension on the
heating element, so once you remove a screw the boss will retract slightly into the housing.
To avoid this and make it easier to reinstall the screws after replacing the heating element, place an object
such as an ink pen or pencil into the void between the screw boss and the housing to hold the boss in
place. (pictured below) When securing the new heating element the object inserted into the void can be
used to help guide the scew boss to the screw.
2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws securing the heating element.
3. Install the new Seal Bar Heating element
4. In not damaged, reinstall the seal bar tape making sure to completely cover the heating element. Replace the
the tape if it is damaged or no longer adheres.
Checking the Vacuum Chamber Interlock switches
1.
Turn “OFF” (
0
) the Vacuum Sealer and unplug from the electrical outlet.
2. Make sure the unit is completely cool.
3. Remove the upper housing
4. Disconnect the interlock quick connect plug
5. Using a multimeter check for continuity through the interlock switches at the quick connect plug (pictured below).
You should measure continuity through the switch with the vacuum chamber lid open (approximately .5 Ohms) and
see an open circuit once the vacuum chamber lid is closed.
4421 Waterfront Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Revision Description:
Include clearer photos of switches/wiring
Request Number:
Revision Date:
Approved by:
Issue Code(s):
Page:
5
of
6
Document #:
Rev:
A
