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8 THERMOCOUPLE REPLACEMENT
Thermocouple: If the silicone has been replaced cut a shallow V in it just deep enough for the
thermocouple wire to sit flush with the rubber, the tip/disc should be sat on top of the rubber.
Place the thermocouple through the hole and fasten in place with thermocouple adhesive strip.
The tip of the thermocouple should be in the centre of the silicone. The backing tape should be
applied to cover the thermocouple.
1. Cut V shape into rubber:
2. Place thermocouple through hole in jaw:
3. Secure thermocouple using the thermocouple adhesive strip:
4. Place backing tape over length of rubber and replace the element ribbon: