How To Test And Replace The Heat Element; Unplug The Smoker From The Electrical Outlet; If You Do Not Have An Electrical Meter You Can Try This Test - Bradley Smoker BS611 Service Manual

HOW TO TEST AND REPLACE THE HEAT ELEMENT

The best way to test a Heat Element is with an electrical meter. You want to check it for
continuity or an ohm reading; it should have an ohm reading of about 30 ohms.

UNPLUG THE SMOKER FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET.

 To test with a meter, you need to remove the Heat Element from the tower.
 First remove the 4 screws holding the Reflector in place. Remove the Reflector, and top
portion of each Insulator on each side of the Heat Element.
 Next, remove the Heat Element Protective Cage, gently pull the Heat Element towards
you. Do not pull it out too far or you will pull the wires off the back plug in the smoker
tower.
 Carefully remove the connecting nuts and washer at each end of the element.
 Slide electrical wires off each end of the element. Remove element and test with an
electrical meter.

If you do not have an electrical meter you can try this test.

 Remove the Long Power Cord from your smoke generator and the Short Power Cord
that goes between the generator and tower.
 Plug the long power cord directly into the back of the smoker tower and then into your
wall outlet (no smoke generator). leave it like this for 10 minutes then open the door of
the smoker and look to see if the Heat Element is glowing red.
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