Grindmaster RAPS400E, RAPS300E Service cont, Drain Water Tank, Remove Brew Valve, Remove Heater

Service (con't)

Drain Water Tank

Always empty the tank before shipping.

WARNING

Draining of tank should be performed by a qualified service technician. The tank contains very hot water. May cause severe burns.

Note: Brewer may contain over 5 gallons of hot water.

1)Prepare a heat resistant container to drain tank water into.

2)Shut off power to the brewer.

3)Remove the front access panel.

4)Pinch or clamp the silicone hose connected to fill valve.

5)Disconnect hose from outlet barb on fill valve.

6)Place hose over drain and release clamp.

7)Allow the tank to drain completely.

NOTE: It may be necessary to pinch the hose and stop the water before container is full. Carefully reinstall hose over fill valve outlet, then empty container. Repeat steps 4-7 completely to drain tank.

Remove Brew Valve

1)Disconnect electric power to machine.

2)Remove top cover and remove wires and small tube from valve.

3)Tilt inlet of valve down and pull sideways out of spray tee.

4)Clamp rubber tubing and disconnect valve from tubing.

Remove Heater

1)Disconnect power and remove top cover of brewer.

2)Disconnect wire leads to heater.

3)Remove tank cover by loosening retaining screw. Cover is lifted up with heater attached. Heater is then removed.

4)Replace heater with sealing washers in same configuration. When tightening nuts, hold element so it does not twist.

5)Replace tank cover ensuring O-ring seal is good.

6)Replace heater wires. Be sure all electrical connections are secure.

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