Frymaster D - Manual (Page 29)

DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
1-24
1.7.8 Replacing the Frypot (cont.)
13. Remove steel line from oil-return valve and
nipple by loosening flare fittings on both ends.
Hold backup with an adjustable wrench when
removing fittings.
(Prior to removal, absorbent cloth or paper
towels should be placed under the oil line to
catch any oil remaining in the lines.)
14. Unscrew both flare fittings completely prior to
line removal. Remove oil-return line and set
aside (see Step 15 if line does not disengage
easily).
15. Turning the oil-return valve slightly outward
with a pipe wrench or similar tool will
facilitate return-line removal.
16. Remove four bolts securing flue to the frypot
being removed. Remove the flue by sliding
back and away until clear of frypot. Retrieve
any screws dropped into the flue during
removal of the flue cap and frypot bracket.
17. Remove oil-return valve from frypot (see Step
15, above, for more information). Turn the
valve assembly counter-clockwise to remove.
If nipple remains in frypot, remove it also. Set
aside for reassembly. (Skip to 19B if unit has
3” round drains.)
Remove oil-return line after disconnecting flare
nuts.
Holding backup while unscrewing flare nut on
oil-return line.
Removing bolts (arrows) securing flue to frypot.
Turn the oil-return valve slightly outward to
facilitate removal of the oil-return line.