Tornado SHO
Model No. 3007, 3007A, 3007EX
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Floss Bands and Ribbons
Gold Medal Floss Bands are designed to give long life and trouble-free service with little care.
DO NOT
scratch the band. Gold Medal Floss Ribbons (heat elements) are made of nickel wire
with insulation at the terminal point and on the lead wires. They are designed to be as reliable as
the bands; however, the ribbons must be handled carefully.
DO NOT
stretch the ribbon or it will
not function properly.
Disassembly and Removal of Floss Band
1.
Unplug the machine from the power source and allow floss head to cool completely.
2.
Remove all sugar from the head of the machine before disassembling. If needed,
carefully turn the machine on its side and shake the sugar out.
3.
Remove the four spinner cap retainer screws and spinner cap. In some cases, the
sugar has caused the cap and band to stick together. Applying gentle pressure with the
heel of the hand should free the parts for removal.
4.
Remove the nylon acorn nut, lock nut, and terminal guard.
5.
Remove the element lead wire retaining screws (using a 1/4” (9.5mm) nut driver),
which fasten the element lead wires to the terminals. This will allow the band and
ribbon(s) to be removed.
DO NOT PULL OR STRETCH RIBBON(S) TO REMOVE.
(See
next page for reconnecting element leads.)
6.
If there is excessive sugar buildup, soak the band and ribbon(s) in hot water until the
sugar dissolves. When the sugar has been removed, tap the band in the palm of your
hand to loosen the ribbon(s) for removal.
Single Ribbon View
Floss Band
Element Lead
Wire and
Retaining Screws
Floss Ribbon
(Heating Element)
Double Ribbon View
Nylon
Acorn Nut
Lock Nut
Terminal Guard
General images shown for reference, Models may vary.
Reference next page for
reassembly instructions.
