Retrofitting Vertical ToastersSix kits are available for retrofitting the Vertical Toaster. A properly serviced toaster should have installed:

• 826-1567

• 826-1583

• 826-1602

• 826-1614

• 826-1622

• 826-1666

Kit 826-1567 addresses spring and bushing problems.New springs addressed belt slippage; new bushings addressed squeaking and bushing clips dealt with bushings rotating in the toaster’s framework

Clips were added to hold lower bushings. The clips, shown here holding the earlier red bushings, prevented the bushings from rotating in the framework, which cut into the body of the bushing.

White bushingsare now usedthroughout thetoaster.

The 1567 kit alsoincluded stiffenersfor the toaster cover,which were added behindthe handles and addresseddistortion of the cover caused by rough handling.

Improper chain tension can lead to unevenly worn sprockets. The idler sprocket below right exhibits a sawtooth-like shape, which is characteristic of running with an improperly tensioned or aligned chain.

New sprocket Badly worn sprocket

In all kits, sprocketalignment and chaintension are criticallyimportant. When reassembling theunit, use a ruler toensure the sprocketsare all in the same plane.

The chain should have 1/8” deflection on the lower run.

The kit also provided heat shrink for wiring and a crumb catcher to protect the chain from bread debris.

Kit 826-1602 introduced a new motor, the Saia, and addeda bushing brace on the drive side of the unit.

The bushing brace reduces stress onbushings that supportthe drive sprockets.

Kit 826-1614 addressed contact between the rear drive roller and the crumb barrier on the bottom of the platen. This problem was not evident in all toasters.

Contact between the rim of the roller and the crumb barrier could occur with expansion introduced by the platen.

A roller rim worn smooth at this point is indicationof contact.

Kit 826-1622 introduced a new .27 uF capacitor for the Saia motor. Motors with the original capacitor could stall under load.

Saia motor with new capacitor.Original capacitor.

Kit 826-1666 includes a spring-loaded idler, a new upper idler and bracket.

Kit Number Description Application

826-1567 Bushing KitReplaces red bushings, addssprings and bushing clips

826-1583 Chain crumb guardAdds crumb guard, heatshrink

826-1602 New motorReplaces original motor withSaia motor

826-1614 Crumb barrierReplace bracket betweenplaten and bottom drive roller

826-1622 Capacitor KitReplaces original capacitoron Saia motor

826-1666 Spring-loaded idler Automatically tensions chain

Active Retrofit Kits for the Vertical Toaster