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Quarterly Filter Screen O-Ring Replacement

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To prevent oil leaking, and to keep filtering process operating properly, the filter drain 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 drain pan latch and pull out the drain pan assembly, using the handle on the drain pan.

  2. Remove the contents from the drain 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 drain pan into position.