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Chapter 4: Service
This chapter provides the qualified technician with the replacement and troubleshooting procedures
necessary to service the Pitco fryer.
4.1 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
These procedures are provided to the qualified technician as a guide to removal and replacement of
various fryer components. If a test is required to verify component operation after installation, it will
be referenced.
WARNING
To prevent burns, always ensure the fryer is completely SHUT DOWN and
COOLED down before working on the fryer. Do not break any fryer gas
connections while the unit is connected to a gas supply line.
WARNING
The power supply must be disconnected before servicing or cleaning the
appliance.
4.1.1 Heating Element Removal and Replacement
Replacing a heating element is a complex and time consuming procedure. Ensure that you have
tested the heating elements to determine that the element is bad and not something else.
a. Move the fryer out to gain access to the rear panels. Remove the upper small access cover
and the large lower access cover.
b. The terminal block for the heating elements is located behind the lower access plate. Tag
the connections with wire markers for easy reinstallation, and remove the wires. The
temperature probe wires are not connected through the terminal board. To disconnect the
temperature probe, remove the small access plate on top of the pivot box (plate opposite
High Limit switch). The connector for the probe is inside the pivot box. Disconnect the
probe at this connector and gently pull the wire out of the pivot box.
c. Disconnect the spring assembly from the pivot box by raising the elements and holding
them in place with a board across the tank. Do not use the element bracket to hold the
elements up.
d. Next remove the pivot box assembly by removing the screws that attach the pivot box
hinges to the fryer. The heating elements will need to be raised to gain access to the screw
heads. Support the heating element assembly before removing the screws. Removing
the hinge screws frees the heating element assembly from the fryer.
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