Applies to:

PFG 600 SSI Fryers Gas Valve Replacement Kit

Kit number

140043

Estimated Time

1 Hour

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.

Drain oil from vat.
Open door to fryer, label and remove the gas control valve wires.
Disconnect gas supply line (28) from the connector (24) at contorl valve.
Loosen the two screws(13) on the heat shield deflector (9) on the firebox and flue assembly.
Raise the deflector to its highest position.
Re-tighten screws (13) to hold the heat shield deflector in the high position.
Ensure the fry vat is empty and then turn the filter valve rod to the OPEN position.
Remove U-bolt from rinse hose bracket.
Remove the entire gas burner assembly by lifting and pulling toward front of fryer.
Remove gas line, pilot tube and thermocouple from gas valve and remove gas valve and bracket from burner assembly.
Remove the gas line from the burner and locate new gas line and elbow in kit.
Replace the gas line on the burner.
Assemble new heat shield onto new gas valve. Use spacers and screws provided from the kit.
Install new gas valve and bracket on burner assembly. If gas supply is propane, use 55282 conversion part and install on gas valve before installation.
Set burner assembly onto cradle inside of fryer and install U-bolt to rinse hose bracket and gas line.
Turn the filter valve handle to the CLOSED postiion.
Loosen the two screws (13) which are holding the heat shield deflector (9) in the high position and lower it to the normal operating position.
Tighten the two screws (13) on the heat shield).
Connect gas supply line (28) to the gas control valve connector (24).
Remove control panel and let panel rest of flanges.
Replace wires TR-G and PV-MV with the new wires from kit.
Install the wires onto gas conrol valve, ensure the wires match the terminals on the new gas valve.
Uncap and reconnect the main gas supply line to the fryer. Turn on the main gas supply.
Connect the service cord to the wall receptacle or close circuit breakers.
Unit is now ready for use.