OFE 32X Open Drain Switch Retrofit Kit

Kit number

14681

Estimated Time

1 - 1.5 hours

To avoid personal injury or property damage, before starting this procedure, move the main power switch to the off position. Disconnect the main circuit breakers at the circuit breaker box or unplug service cord from wall receptacle. Turn off the main gas supply to the fryer and disconnect and cap the main supply line to fryer, or possible explosion could result.

Remove electrical power supplied to the unit.
Drain oil from vat, ensure drains are in the closed position.
Open doors to filter pan and pull filter pan from fryer.
Using a crosstip screwdriver, remove the screws, and nuts. This secures the drain switch and cover. Discard cover.
Disconnect the wires to drain switch and discard old switch.
Use pliers or channel locks to remove the cotter pin securing the drain valve handle.
Use pliers or channel locks, remove the cotter pin securing the filter valve handle.
Pull the drain and filter valve handles from the bracket and discard the drain valve handle, but KEEP the filter valve handle.
Use channel locks or a pipe wrench to unscrew the quick disconnect nipple from the tee fitting.
Pull the quick disconnect and nipple from the drain and filter rod bracket.
OPTIONAL: Remove right side panel if help is needed in unscrewing the nipple from the tee fitting.
Use a crosstip screwdriver and remove all screws securing the drain and filter rod bracket. Remove and discard bracket.
Mount new drain rod bracket using screws provided in the kit
Place pipe sealant on the threads of the quick-disconnect nipple and slide into the drain and filter rod bracket. Connect quick-disconnect to the tee fitting.
Connect the filter valve handle through the drain and filter rod bracket.
Use a Flat-head screwdriver to remove the "NORM CLOSED" terminal from the drain switch provided in the kit.
Connect the wires to the drain switch and mount behind the drain rod bracket. Use nuts and screws provided by the kit.
Insert the drain rod through the drain rod bracket and into the drain valve coupling. Push up on the plunger of the drain switch while inserting the drain rod handle, or damage to the drain switch may occur.
Position the handle so it is pointed to the left side of the unit with the drain valve closed.
Secure with a cotter pin from the kit. The plunger on the drain switch should be pressed by the drain rod when closed. When in the open position, the notch in the drain rod will release the drain switch plunger. A click should be heard indicating the switch is open.