OFG/OGA 32X Replacing Gas Valve Kit

Kit number

140040

Estimated Time

1.5 Hours to 2 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 control panel assembly.
Label and remove wires from gas control valve.
Use a 7/16 in wrench to remove the "J" bolt securing the burner assembly
Use a 7/16 in wrench to remove the pilot line from the gas control valve.
Use a 1 in wrench to loosen the nut securing the main gas inlet line to the control valve.
Use a 5/8 in wrench to remove the two burner gas line fittings at the black tee fitting. The black tee fitting is located behind the control panel area.
Use a 3/8 in socket or nut-driver to remove the nuts securing the high limit bracket.
Remove cotter pin securing the drain rod handle, pull handle from unite and discard.
Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove the three screws securing the gas control valve bracket to the frame of the fryer.
Use a 5/16 in socket or nut-driver to remove two screws and nuts, drain switch cover and drain switch from the drain switch bracket.
Discard cover and use new one provided in the kit.
Remove the two elbows from one side of the gas valve.
Remove elbow and fittings attached to the nipple on the other side of the gas valve. Use fittings on the new gas valve.

NOTE: Pipe wrench, adjustable wrench and a vise may be used in removing these items.
Attach elbows and fittings removed to gas valve and nipple assembly. Use pipe sealant on threads.
Install gas valve bracket onto gas valve assembly. Use two screws and spacers from kit. Use blue loctite on threads.
Use plastic bushing from kit and snap into the bracket.
Reattach drain valve handle and gas valve and bracket assembly.
Ensure wire connections match above.
Attach elbows and fittings removed to gas valve and nipple assembly. Use pipe sealant on threads.
Install gas valve bracket onto gas valve assembly. Use 2 screws and spacers from kit. Use blue loctite on threads.
Snap plastic bushing into place on the bracket.
Install the new drain handle given in the kit. Ensure to install drain valve handle, fittings and all other components in reverse order.