Thermostats (Electric Model) - Vulcan-Hart VGCTS16 Service Manual

ROUND TILTING BRAISING PANS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
THERMOSTATS
(Electric Model)
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL
POWER TO THE MACHINE AT THE MAIN
CIRCUIT BOX. PLACE A TAG ON THE CIRCUIT
BOX INDICATING THE CIRCUIT IS BEING
SERVICED.
1. Remove right console cover as outlined under
"RIGHT AND LEFT CONSOLE COVER".
A. If replacing operating thermostat proceed
to step 2.
B. If replacing Hi Limit thermostat proceed to
step 4.
2. Remove component mounting plate to gain
access to the operating thermostat by removing
nut from threaded stud.
A. Grasp plate and pull upwards while
rotating left to right to free it from bottom
fastener.
3. Pull thermostat knob off from the control panel
and remove mounting screws and bezel ring.
A. Lift thermostat out of control box.
B. Remove lead wires from terminals.
4. Remove thermostat bulb from the bottom of
the pan for the thermostat being replaced.
A. Remove bottom cover as outlined under
"BOTTOM COVER".
B. Disconnect heater lead wires and mark
accordingly for proper replacement.
C. Remove the two nuts from mounting stud
that secure the insulation pan to the
bottom of the braising pan.
D. Pull the heater lead wires back through the
opening in bearing to allow clearance for
the insulation pan to be lifted out.
E. Remove the nuts from the capillary clamp
that secure both thermostat bulbs to the
bottom of the braising pan.
F. Pull the capillary tube and bulb for the
thermostat being replaced, back through
the opening in bearing and remove from
unit.
5. Reverse procedure to install a new thermostat
and check for proper operation.
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