five times doubling the thickness with each fold. After the fifth fold, place the thermocouple tip in the center of the aluminum piece and fold once more. Finally, fold in the sides so that the foil clings to the thermocouple tip.
A mercury thermometer can be weighted in much the same way by wrapping several layers of aluminum foil around the bulb end thus creating the necessary mass. This procedure is a must if you open an oven door to check temperature.
THERMOSTAT OPERATION
It is normal for a hydraulic thermostat cycling with a temperature swing of 45° to 50°. When checking calibration first; allow the thermostat to cycle a minimum of four (4) times, second; place your temperature sensor in the geometric center of the empty oven. Once the oven has been allowed to preheat record the temperature at which the burners cycle "ON and OFF". Average the two readings, that average should be
Example: Thermostat set point at 300°, first cycl e Off at 325°. Cycle back ON at 291°. The average of 325° and 291° is 308°. This thermostat is with the
"B" Dial Shaft |
"A" Calibration Screw Head |
1/4" Turn |
Increase
Decrease
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