Quarterly Filter Screen O-Ring Replacement

To prevent oil leaking, and to keep filtering process operating properly, the filter pan and filter screen O-rings should be replaced every three months.

To avoid severe burns when pouring hot oil into vat, wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and take care to avoid splashing.

  1. Push down on the filter pan latch and pull out the filter pan assembly, using the handle on the filter pan.

  2. Remove the contents from the filter pan.

  3. Replace the O-rings using a small flat-bladed screwdriver. Pry up on O-ring and pull off the end of tube.

  4. Lubricate and then roll new O-rings into notch on tube.

  5. Lubricate with fresh cold oil and push filter pan into position.