Repair

Primary Heater

Read Warnings on page 4. Wait for heater to cool before repairing.

Heater Element

1. Turn main power OFF

. Disconnect power

supply.

2.Relieve pressure, page 13.

3.Wait for heaters to cool.

4.Remove heater shroud.

5.See FIG. 7. Disconnect heater element wires from heater wire connector. Test with ohmmeter.

Heater Rod

 

Element

 

Wattage

Ohms

 

 

1500

30-35

 

 

6.To remove heater element, first remove thermocou- ple (361) to avoid damage, see step 7, page 30.

7.Remove heater element (358) from housing (351). Be careful not to spill any fluid left in housing.

8.Inspect element. It should be relatively smooth and shiny. If there is a crusted, burnt, ash-like material adhered to element or sheath shows pitting marks, replace element.

9.Install new heater element (358), holding mixer (360) so it does not block thermocouple port (P).

10.Reinstall thermocouple, page 30.

11.Reconnect heater element leadwires to heater wire connector.

12.Replace heater shroud.

Line Voltage

The primary heaters output their rated wattage at 230 Vac. Low line voltage will reduce power available and the heaters will not perform at full capability.

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Graco A-25 important safety instructions Primary Heater, Heater Element, Line Voltage