CE Filter Motor Cover Retrofit

These instructions detail the retrofit procedure for installing the CE filter motor cover on OFE51X and LOV3XX models.

Only perform this procedure when the fryer is cool or severe burns may result.

Retrofitting Procedure

1. Turn power switch off.

2. Ensure fryer is cool to the touch before moving.

3. Pull out the fryer and unplug from power source.

4. Open the door where the filter pan is located and remove the pan and set to the side.



5. Locate the nuts on both sides securing the CE motor cover housing and remove using a 7/16 wrench. Remove the front and top motor shield and discard.



6. Disconnect the inlet and outlet plumbing connections from the pump.

7. Access the motor power panel and disconnect the power cord and pull through the bottom bracket grommet.

8. Remove the nuts holding the motor using a 7/16 wrench (see image above). Lift the motor up and over to allow room to remove the bottom cover bracket.

9. Re-attach pump motor assembly to the base, but do not tighten.

10. Reconnect inlet and outlet plumbing connections and tighten.

11. Tighten pump motor to base plate.

12. Re-connect motor power cord.



13. Install the new CE pump motor shield to the door frame using two self-drilling screws provided into existing holes on the door brace or frame rail. Do not tighten completely.
14. Install the lower screw into the base plate lip using a self-drilling screw provided (see image above). Do not tighten completely.
15. Adjust the position of the cover as required to allow alignment with the reset switch and tighten all screws down.
16. Clean up any metal shavings and re-install filter pan into fryer.
17. Working in reverse, complete steps 3 through 1 and return fryer to service.