OFE 32X C1000 to C8000 Retrofit Kit

Required tools

Flat-Head Screwdriver

Crosstip Screwdriver

1/2 in Wrench

Wire Cutter/Stripper

Kit number

140072

140073

Estimated Time

1 Hour to 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.

Shock Hazard

HIGH VOLTAGE PRESENT! To avoid personal injury, this procedure should only be performed by a service technician who is trained and understands electrical safety.

Drain oil into filter pan.
Use a crosstip screwdriver to remove screws from the control panel.
Remove wires to C1000 control panel and remove panel from unit.
Remove transformer from the C1000 controls and attach it to the studs on the mounting bracket provided in the it. Use existing nuts.
For Full Vat Fryers connect transformer to either P2 (240V) or P3 (208V) connector on I/O board.
For Split Vat Fryers connect transformer to either P7 (240V) or P8 (208V) connector on I/O board.
Attach mounting bracket to frame using screws from kit.
For Split Vat Fryers locate 12-pin wire harness in kit with wires labeled as follow: CB1, CB2, RPS1, RPS2, RPS3, RPS4, LPS1, LPS2, LPS3, LPS4.
Attach wires to circuit breakers, and right and left heater switches. Refer to wiring diagrams 81046 or 81047, provided in the kit.
Locate C8000 controls in kit and connect 12-pin connector to I/O board.
Connect 4-pin connector from C8000 controls to probe wires.
Connect 14-pin and 4-pin connectors from C8000 controls to I/O board.
Connect 15-pin (right and left for split vats) and 12-pin connectors from I/O board to fryer.

Note: Electric open fryers made before serial #BA0908015 will require a 9-pin to 12-pin power adaptor harness from kit.

Connect speaker wires to C8000 control.
Attach ground wire to stud on control panel.
Wire tie the wires to keep them from interfering with other components. Pull wires to the left side of controls. Do not bundle the power switch or probe with other wires, doing this will increase ease of panel removal.
Secure C8000 control panel into place with new screws provided in kit.

For Full:

78453 with 81161, 78078 with 81162, and 79098 with 82329.

For Split:

78453 with 81046, and 78078 with 81047

Replace wiring diagrams on fryer with diagrams from kit.
Supply power to the fryer and unit is operational. Refer to 12 button controls.