EEE LVE Oil Diverter Stud Welding

If the vat’s oil diverter stud breaks off, an in-field stainless steel stud spot-welding repair will be required. A locally sourced, certified, and bonded welder, who can weld 304 stainless steel is recommended to facilitate the repair. If a local welder is unavailable, a stud welder can be rented to complete the repair. The stud cannot be reattached using a clinching method.

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

Procedure

Our welding engineers recommend the following:

• Practice spot welding studs to a test strip until a successful weld is accomplished. Order extra studs only, to facilitate practice.

• Clean the area with solvent to eliminate contaminants.

• Remove any existing burrs, by sanding lightly with a fine-grit (high-grit) sanding pad.

Use the following steps to weld a new stud to the lower, back of the stainless steel vat:

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

To avoid personal injury, use proper PPE when welding.

1. Power off unit and unplug from the power source

2. Cover all vats with night covers, except the vat to be welded.

3. Attach welder ground clamp to fryer.

4. Prop up the element, out of the way.

5. Cover the bottom of vat with a cloth, to catch debris.

6. Remove any existing stud burrs, by sanding lightly with a fine-grit (high-grit) sanding pad.

7. Mark location of the new stud on back of vat.

8. Load #10-24 x 1/4 in. stainless steel stud into stud welder attachment.

9. Set welder to 75-80 AMPs.

10. Place new stud on back of vat, center to mark.

11. Wire brush and clean debris from vat.

12. Attach the oil diverter with washer and acorn nut to the stud, and tighten firm.