GEM Models A/W R&R-Water Seal Page 29
To Remove the Water Seal:
(Assuming all steps to remove the auger have been performed)
1. The gear motor/evaporator assembly will have to be exposed.
2. Remove the four (4) hex head cap screws holding the evaporator to
the gear motor assembly. Lift the evaporator up and off the gear
motor.
3. Remove the snap ring or wire retainer from the groove under the
water seal.
4. Pull or drive out the lower half of the water seal.
Water
Seal
Removal of the Water Seal
Retaining
Ring
To Replace the Water Seal:
1. Lubricate the water seal with water, and push the water seal into the
bottom of the evaporator slightly past the groove for the snap ring.
2. Replace the snap ring and pull the water seal down against it.
3. The part of the water seal that rotates with the auger must also be
replaced. Remove the old part from the auger and clean the
mounting area.
4. Place a small bead of food grade silastic sealant (Such as 732 RTV)
on the area of the auger where the water seal is to be mounted.
5. Carefully push the water seal (Rubber side against the auger
shoulder and the silastic.)
Caution: DO NOT get any silastic onto the face of the seal.
6. Allow the auger and seal to air dry until the silastic is dry on the
surface.
7. If the original water seal was leaking, it would be a good idea to
inspect the interior of the gear motor. Place Food
Grade Sealant
Here
Replacing the Water Seal