Dean CFD, Service And Parts Manual

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DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
1-25
1.7.8 Replacing the Frypot
(cont.)
18.
If fryer is equipped with a front drain manifold,
disconnect manifold at slip-nut fitting and
remove.
19. a. 1.5” drains:
- Remove drain extension from elbow on
drain valve. Drain extensions will vary in
shape and size according to fryer model.
-
Set aside for reassembly.
b.
3” drains: Only tubes directly blocking the
frypot being replaced need to be removed.
-
Remove the nuts holding the drain valve
straps onto the drain tube studs.
- Disconnect the Teflon tube at the back of
the center dump tube piece.
- Disconnect any other components attached
to the tubes.
- Remove the clamps and rubber boots
holding the drain sections together by
loosening the nuts on each clamp.
-
Carefully remove the tubes by pulling
down at an angle, straight out of the drain
valves.
- Set aside for reassembly.
Removing 3” drain tubes. (Step 19.B)
Removing 1.5” drain extension. (Step 19.A)
On front drain manifolds, disconnect the slip-nut
fitting (arrow) to remove.