Applies to:

Replacing the Lid Cable

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

The weight carriage on the rear of the fryer counter-balances the lid system for ease of operation. Two cables attached to it; the safety cable on the left-side and the lifting cable in the middle. The lifting cable tension should be tight and the safety cable tension should be loose enough that when squeezing the cable together, the two sides can touch. Both cables should be replaced in pairs. The white label denotes the cable replacement date and should be affixed to the back of the fryer's frame.

Using a 3/8 inch nut driver, remove the nuts securing rear shroud of the fryer and remove the shroud.
Using a crosshead screwdriver, remove screws securing the top cap and remove.
Lower the lid until it latches, and then insert two 5/16 inch carriage bolts, one through each side of the weight carriage and in to the frame to secure the carriage. Ensure the carriage is level.

Carriage bolt holes are provided in the frame for securing the carriage.
Unscrew and remove both cables from the weight carriage assembly, and then the chassis. Remove weights as needed.
Screw a 5/16 inch lock-nut on each end of the new cables.
Apply blue Loctite thread sealant to the cable threads.
Using an adjustable wrench, screw one end of each new cable in to the weight carriage assembly until tight.
Using a 1/2 inch wrench, tighten the locknut against the weight carriage assembly, securing both cables in to place.
Thread the cables over the pulleys and down behind the weight assembly.
Apply blue Loctite thread sealant to the cable threads.
Insert both cables in to the holes in the chassis, screw a 5/16 inch nut on to the end of each of the cables, and then tighten.

The lifting cable tension should be tight and the safety cable tension should be loose enough that when squeezing the cable together, the two sides can touch.
Tighten the lock-nut against the top of the bracket, securing the cable.
Remove the two carriage bolts securing the weight carriage against the fryer’s frame. Retain the bolts for future use.
Raise the lid up and down to ensure free movement of the weight carriage and that it is level. Correct as needed.
Replace the top cap and rear shroud.
After replacing both cables, locate the white label. Using a marker or pen, write the cable replacement month and year on the white label as shown.
Place the label on the back of the fryer in the area indicated.
Place the clear label protector overtop of the white label to prevent ink from wiping away during future cleaning.