Temperature Probe; Heating Element Assembly - Vulcan-Hart VPX3 Service Manual

VPX SERIES STEAMERS - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
NOTE: Thermostat base is a brass 5/8" hex with a
threaded stem.
4. Apply a small amount of "thermal transfer
compound" to the mating surface (disk side) of
the replacement thermostat.
A. Spread the compound completely and
evenly over the surface of the thermostat.
5. Reverse procedure from step 3 to install and
check steamer for proper operation.
NOTE: Do not cross thread or over tighten the high
limit or damage to the mounting threads may occur.

TEMPERATURE PROBE

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 all covers and panels as outlined
under "COVERS AND PANELS".
2. Disconnect probe leads from the temperature
control.
3. Remove temperature probe from steam vent
pipe.
4. Reverse procedure to install replacement probe.
5. Adjust temperature control as outlined under
"TEMPERATURE CONTROL CALIBRATION"
in "SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
ADJUSTMENTS".

HEATING ELEMENT ASSEMBLY

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.
The heating element assembly contains three
elements molded into a cast aluminum block. The
block is mounted on the underside of cooking
compartment.
F25111 (March 2002)
NOTE: As the steamer is disassembled, remove the
sheets of insulation from top, rear and left side, and
the bottom. Retain insulation for use during re-
assembly.
1. Remove all covers and panels as outlined
under "COVERS AND PANELS".
2. From the rear, tilt steamer until it rests on door.
A. Place wooden blocks opposite door handle
to level and support steamer.
3. Grasp component panel and remove screws
securing it to the base.
A. Lower component panel and leave at the
side of steamer so that all the component
lead wires can remain connected.
4. Remove screws securing base to steamer
support frame.
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