FGP55 SERIES GAS RETHERMALIZERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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1.6.4 Replacing Float Switches
1.
Disconnect the rethermalizer from the
electrical power supply.
2.
Drain the water from the cookpot. Allow
the cookpot to cool completely before
proceeding.
3.
Unplug the float switch connector.
4.
Remove the clip and float from float
switch shaft. (See photo)
5.
Loosen and completely unscrew the compression nut from the
cookpot.
6.
Carefully pull the float switch shaft out of the cookpot.
7.
Reverse the above steps for float switch installation.
1.6.5 Replacing the Gas Valve
DANGER
Drain the cookpot or remove the handle from the drain valve before proceeding
further.
1.
Disconnect rethermalizer from electrical and gas supplies.
2.
Disconnect the wires from the gas valve terminal block, marking each wire to facilitate
reconnections.
3.
Remove the high-limit thermostat wire from the gas valve pilot coil.
4.
Remove the pilot gas line fitting from the gas valve.
5.
Remove the pipe union collars to the left and right of the gas valve and remove the valve.
6.
Remove the pipefitting from the old gas valve and install on the replacement valve, using
Loctite™ PST567 or equivalent pipe thread sealant on threads. Do not apply sealant to the first
two pipe threads. Doing so will clog and damage the gas valve.
7.
Reverse steps 1-5 to install the replacement gas valve.
