Replace Sopport Rod Spring - Wells B-50 Supplemental Service Instructions

SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE
Exposed surfaces can be hot
to the touch and may cause
burns.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
attempt to raise the element
assembly without first
removing the grate. Damage
to the hinges will result. Such
damage is NOT covered by
warranty.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
attempt to lower the element
assembly without first
releasing the support rod.
Damage to the hinges will
result. Such damage is NOT
covered by warranty.
SUPPORT
ROD SPRING
SUPPORT
ROD
REPLACE SUPPORT ROD SPRING
1. Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool. Remove
grate.
2. Remove rear element cover.
Remove one pivot , then slide the element head off of the other
pivot.
3. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry open the split end of the support
bar. Withdraw and discard all segments of the broken spring
4. Swing the support rod to the rear until the slot in the rod's split end
is vertical.
5. Slide the new spring into the support rod slot. The long finger must
be toward the outside and pointing toward the front.
6. Position the spring so that the short finger is fully seated in the
support rod slot. Then, use pliers to pinch the split end, capturing
the spring.
7. Rotate the long finger of the spring clockwise until it is captured by
the vertical walls at the back and side of the frame support casting.
8. Swing the support rod forward until it is against the elements, then
reinstall the element head on its pivots. Reinstall pivot.
9. Test the support rod for proper operation. It should spring into
position to support the element head when the head is raised.
10. Reinstall rear element cover.
11. Reconnect unit to elctric power and test for proper operation.
Reinstall grate.
REMOVE
OLD SPRING
10
INSTALL
NEW SPRING NEW SPRING
TENSION