Wells B-50 Supplemental Service Instructions page 9

REPLACE PIVOT FOR ELEMENT ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool.
2. Support the element head near the pivot to be replaced.
Remove the rear element cover.
Note and mark the location of the supply wires to the elements.
Disconnect the supply wires from the elements.
3. Remove the pivot cover. Store the pivot cover in a safe place.
Withdraw the element supply wires from the pivot.
Remove the screws holding the pivot to the cabinet. Withdraw the
old pivot.
4. Clean all old sealant from the cabinet at the pivot.
Apply a thin coat of high-temp food-grade lubricant to the pin of the
new pivot.
Apply food-grade silicone sealant to the bottom of the pivot.
Slide the pin of the pivot into the element head assembly, then
attach the pivot to the cabinet.
5. Thread the element supply wires through the pivot and re-connect
to the elements.
Reattach the pivot cover. For pivots with wires, be sure insulation
for pivot cover screw is in place.
Reattach the rear element cover.
6. Reconnect to electric power and test for proper operation.
LEFT PIVOT
NOTE: B-50(6) dual pivot shown. Other units do not use the center pivot components.
Pivot cover screw insulation is used, where wiring passes through the pivot, to
minimize abrasion and chafing of the power wires.
PIVOT COVER SCREW INSULATION
RIGHT PIVOT
CENTER PIVOT
PIVOT COVER
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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.
CENTER PIVOT
COVER
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CAUTION:
HOT SURFACE