Vulcan-Hart C24EA3 208/240V PRO, C24EA5 480V BASIC Heating Element, Removal And Replacement

MODEL C24EA - HEATING ELEMENT

HEATING ELEMENT

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES.

REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

1.Turn off machine to drain steam generator tank. Allow steamer to complete drain cycle.

A. Turn off water supply.

2.Remove RIGHT SIDE PANEL and TOP COVER as outlined under COVERS AND PANELS.

3.Note heating element wire connection points then disconnect heating element lead wires from contactors.

BASIC MODEL SHOWN

4.Carefully position high-limit thermostat capillary tube to facilitate heating element removal. Avoid creating sharp bends or kinks in the capillary tube.

5.Remove screws and lock washers securing heating element to tank.

6.Pull heating element out of steam generator tank.

7.Note mounting position of high-limit thermostat bulb then remove bulb from heating element.

A.Remove high-limit capillary tube compression fitting and remove high-limit capillary and bulb from heating element.

NOTE: Install a new gasket when reassembling steam generator tank. Temporarily secure gasket in place with RTV109.

8.Remove gasket from steam generator tank.

A.Clean remaining sealant from top lip of steam generator tank.

NOTE: Refer to HIGH-LIMIT THERMOSTAT for proper placement of capillary bulb.

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