Frymaster GF14 - Manual (Page 8)

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5. Straighten the clips that secure the thermostat bulb to the frypot. Use a slotted socket to unscrew
the thermostat from the frypot.
6. Loosen the capillary tube compression nut (the small nut) on the replacement thermostat so that
it slides freely on the capillary tube. Apply a small amount of Loctite™ PST56765 compound or
equivalent to the threads of the large fitting and screw the replacement thermostat securely into
the frypot, being careful not to twist the capillary tube as the fitting is tightened. DO NOT
tighten the capillary tube compression nut at this time.
Capillary Tube
Large fitting screws
into frypot.
Thermostat Bulb
Thermostat Control
Compression Nut
Carefully coil excess
capillary tube after securing
thermostat bulb to frypot and
tightening compression nut.
Attach wire 1C to
this terminal.
Attach wire 2C to
this terminal.
7. Position the thermostat bulb in the retaining clips and fold the clips down to secure it in place.
8. Gently form the capillary tube so that it lies close to the bottom surface and front wall of the
frypot, working any slack out through the fitting (see illustration above).
9. Tighten the capillary tube compression fitting and carefully coil the excess capillary tubing as
shown in the illustration above. Mount the thermostat control to the mounting bracket using the
screws removed in Step 4.
10. Connect the wires disconnected in Step 3 above to the thermostat as shown in the illustration on
Page 1-4.
11. Install the thermostat knob on the shaft of the thermostat control.
1.7.2 Replacing the High-Limit Thermostat
1. Drain the fryer and turn the gas off.
2. Disconnect the high-limit wires from the gas valve terminal block.
3. Use a slotted socket to unscrew the thermostat from the frypot.