Wells Manufacturing 6423 Service Manual

2 ERIK CIRCLE, P. O. Box 280 Verdi, NV 89439

WELLS BLOOMFIELD, LLC

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

KIT# 506863

ELEMENT BRACKET CONVERSION

• Element bracket kit# 506863 positions heating elements in
12x20 pan-style warmers.

• This kit replaces obsolete clips p/n 50397 and 50467.

PREPARATION

• Disconnect unit from electric power.

• Disassemble element pan from warmer.

• Remove and discard all existing element clips.

• On end panel away from element terminals, mark a line

1/2” (12.7mm) from top edge of panel. Locate and mark the
center of the panel.

• On end panel nearest element terminals, mark a line
5/32” (4mm) above centerline of element “keyhole” cutouts.
Locate and mark the center of the panel.

• Bend retaining tabs on brackets no more than 45º.
Each bracket has 2 tabs.

ASSEMBLY

• Attach the “U” shaped bracket to end panel away from element
terminals:

a. Center bracket on panel with the two bracket mounting
holes aligned with the 1/2” line.
b. Mark the location of the bracket mounting holes Drill a
1/16” diameter hole at each location.
c. Attach bracket to INSIDE of pan with provided drill-point
screws.

• Attach “I” shaped bracket to end panel nearest element
terminals:

a. Drill a 1/16” diameter hole at the at the intersection of the
centerline and the 5/32” line.
b. Attach bracket to INSIDE of pan with provided drill-point
screws.

• Install element on bracket.

• Bend retaining tabs to capture element.

NOTE:
Brackets locate element the proper distance from bottom of

pan, but allow element to expand and contract during heating
cycle. Be sure element is free to move laterally in bracket.

• Reassemble warmer and return to service.

CAUTION:

FIRE HAZARD

Disconnect from electric power
before servicing appliance.

CAUTION:

BURN HAZARD

Allow appliance to cool completely
before servicing.

Bend retaining tabs
no more than 45º.

“U” SHAPED BRACKET
(REAR)

CENTERED

45º

CENTERED

“I” SHAPED BRACKET
(FRONT)

p/n 306864 Rev. A ECN-13360 I 010 071024 cps

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