Replacing the Base Heater

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, disconnect power before installing or servicing equipment. A qualified technician must perform the service procedures.

  1. Remove pans and pan supports from unit.

  2. Remove cross head screws from heater bracket.

  3. Using a 3/8” wrench or socket, remove the acorn nut securing the heater brace and remove brace.

  4. Remove the crosshead screws securing the bottom, rear cover and let hinge down.

  5. Pull wires from heater and pull heater from unit.

    Using a multimeter, or ohm meter, check ohm rating without the wires connected. The ohm ratings: 208V - Hot - 66.5 ohms; Cold - 60.2 - 89.7 ohms 240V - Hot - 88.6 ohms; Cold - 80.1 - 92.8 ohms

  6. Install new heater in reverse order.