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1.8 Replacing a Frypot
1.
Drain the frypot into the filter pan or, if replacing a frypot over the filter system, into a Shortening
Disposal Unit (SDU) or other appropriate
METAL
container. If replacing a frypot over the filter
system, remove the filter pan and lid from the unit.
DANGER
DO NOT
drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the SDU at one time.
2.
Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to both the
front and rear.
3.
Disconnect the fryer from the electrical supply.
4.
Drain cooking oil below the level of the probe or thermostat.
5.
Unscrew the filter push pull handle knobs.
6.
Open the control panel by removing the screws on the bottom of the bezel. Carefully lower the
bezel.
7.
Remove the top two screws in the upper corners of the controller.
8.
Swing the controller out from the top and allow it to rest on its hinge tabs.
9.
Disconnect the controller wiring harness and ground wire from the back of the controller and
remove the controller by lifting it from the hinge slots in the control panel frame (see illustration
and photo on page 1-1).
10.
Remove the controllers by lifting them from the hinge slots in the control panel frame.
11.
Remove the tilt housing and back panels from the fryer. The tilt housing must be removed first in
order to remove the upper back panel.
12.
To remove the tilt housing, remove the hex-head screws from the rear edge of the housing. The
housing can be lifted straight up and off the fryer.
13.
Remove the control panel by removing the screw in the center and the nuts on both sides.
14.
Loosen the component boxes by removing the screws, which secure them in the cabinet.
15.
Dismount the top cap by removing the nuts at each end that secure it to the cabinetry.
16.
Remove the hex head screw that secures the front of the frypot to the cabinet cross brace.
17.
Remove the top-connecting strip that covers the joint with the adjacent frypot.
18.
Unscrew the nut located on the front of each section of drain tube, and remove the tube assembly
from the fryer.
19.
Remove the actuators from the drain and return valves and disconnect the wiring.
20.
Disconnect any auto filtration probes and auto top off sensors and wiring.
21.
At the rear of the fryer, unplug the 12-pin connector C-6 and, using a pin pusher, disconnect the
high-limit thermostat leads. Disconnect any other probe wiring.
22.
Disconnect the oil return flexline(s).
23.
Raise the elements to the “up” position and disconnect the element springs.
24.
Remove the machine screws and nuts that secure the element tube assembly to the frypot.
Carefully lift the element assembly from the frypot and secure it to the cross brace on the rear of
the fryer with wire ties or tape.
25.
Carefully lift the frypot from the fryer and place it upside down on a stable work surface.
26.
Recover the drain valve(s), oil return flexline connection fitting(s), actuators, AIF boards and high-
limit thermostat(s) from the frypot. Clean the threads and apply Loctite
™
PST 567 or equivalent
sealant to the threads of the recovered parts and install them in the replacement frypot.
27.
Carefully lower the replacement frypot into the fryer. Reinstall the hex head screw removed in
step 11 to attach the frypot to the fryer.
28.
Position the element tube assembly in the frypot and reinstall the machine screws and nuts
removed in step 24.
