Heating Elements - Vulcan-Hart MHB24E Service Manual

VHX SERIES STEAMERS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
B. Insert one end of glass tube into top gauge
fitting then align opposite end of tube with
bottom gauge fitting.
C. Lower the glass tube into bottom gauge
fitting then center the tube between top &
bottom gauge fittings.
D. Hold glass tube in place and hand tighten
the bottom packing nut then top.
E. Tighten each packing nut and additional
1/2 turn.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten packing nuts or
damage to glass tube may occur.
6. Re-connect power to the machine.
7. Turn power switch on and allow boiler to fill.
A. Press reset switch to begin heating (green
ready light on).
8. Check gauge glass for water and steam leaks.
A. If necessary, slowly tighten packing nuts
until leak stops.
9. Install right side panel or front control panel (if
removed).

HEATING ELEMENTS

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE
MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT /
TAGOUT PROCEDURES.
1. Turn power switch off and allow boiler to
blowdown/drain.
2. Open the cabinet base door.
3. Remove heating element cover then main
control box cover.
F25154 (February 2004)
4. Disconnect lead wires from heating element at
the contactor terminals.
5. Remove mounting nuts from heating element
and remove the element from boiler.
6. Clean the mating surface on mounting plate
then install a replacement gasket and heating
element.
7. Reverse procedure to install and check for
proper operation.
NOTE: When installing heating element, route the
lead wires between the contactors.
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