TM 10-7310-241-12&P                                                                                                                                                               Change 1     4-22.15                  4-16.1  REPLACING THE CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY FOR MODEL 471012 (Continued) u.  Replacing the Thermistors. NOTE The following procedures apply to both of the two thermistors. (1)  Remove the control panel (Subparagraph 4-16.1a, steps (1) thru (4)).  If the thermistor next to the         heating element needs replacing, remove the base plate (Subparagraph 4.16.1q, steps (1) thru (3)).      (2)  Remove the lock nut (4) that secures the thermistor (2).      (3)  Unsolder the thermistor wires (1) from the circuit board (3).      (4)  Remove the thermistor (2) from the mounting stud. (5)  If the thermistor being replaced is mounted next to the heater on the base of the container, place         some blue heat shrink tubing or equivalent on the wires of the new thermistor to assist identification. v.  Installing the Thermistors.    (1)   Apply a thin layer of insulating compound or equivalent to the bottom surface of the thermistor (2),          prior to installing.   CAUTION Ensure the thermistor attached to location "SIDE" on the circuit board is screwed to the side of the container.  Ensure the thermistor attached to location "BASE" on the circuit board is screwed to the base of the container, next to the heater.  The base thermistor should have blue heat shrink tubing on the wires for identification purposes. NOTE When installing the thermistor, ensure that the thermistor is tight against the container after the lock nut is tightened.  It may be necessary to install a washer between the nut and the thermistor.       (2)   Install the thermistor (2) to the mounting stud.       (3)   Solder the thermistor wires (1) to the circuit board (3).       (4)   Install the lock nut (4) to secure the thermistor (2).       (5)   If the thermistor was replaced, install the base plate (Subparagraph 4-16.1r steps (1) thru (3)).       (6)  Install the control panel (Subparagraph 4-16.1ff, steps (1) thru (5)).