Replacing the Nylatron Vertical Strip

Required tools

Electric Drill w/ #2 Cross-tip Bit

3/8 inch Nut Driver or Socket

1/4 inch Hex Wrench

3/8 inch Socket

Extension

Ratchet

7/8 inch and 7/16 inch Wrench

#2 Cross-tip Screwdriver

Flat Blade Screwdriver

Wire Cutter

Wire Crimper

Two 4 inch x 4 inch x 12 inch (100 mm x 100 mm x 300 mm) solid blocks

Food Grade Foaming Degreaser

Putty Knife

Dielectric Grease

Kit number

175727

Estimated Time

1.5 hours

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

Objects can fall and splash hot oil or hot water while performing this procedure. Cover the vat with a sheet pan or drain the vat and allow to cool otherwise serious burns may result.

Lid may be hot. Allow lid to cool before performing this procedure, or burns may result.

The carrier may be hot. Allow carrier to cool to prevent personal injury.

NOTICE -

Do not overtighten bolts that secure counterweights.

Removing the Counterweights and Secure Carriage Assembly

The lid and counterbalance weight carriage assembly moves with force and can cause injury. Secure the weight carriage to the rear of the unit with securing bolts to prevent injury.

The counterweight assembly is attached to one end of the Nylatron vertical filler strips and must be detached by doing the following:

Using a #2 cross-tip screwdriver or electric drill with bit, remove 4 pan head screws from the top access panel and then remove the panel. Do not remove the deadweight valve or the safety relief valve.
Using a 3/8 inch nut driver, remove 6 locking flange nuts from the rear access panel and then remove the panel. The weight carriage assembly is visible.
Raise the lid assembly to its full height.
Remove the lid rack carrier.
Using a large flat head screwdriver or pry bar, separate and remove three individual weights from the top of the counterbalance weight carriage assembly to lighten the assembly.
Close the lid, engaging the front lid hold down.
Engage the lid handle by pulling forward on the handle until the lid handle rollers are firmly inside the locking slots.
Push down on the handle ensuring both cams (sides) are engaged in the locking slots.
Insert 2 bolts from kit through the upper left and right corners of the counterbalance weight carriage assembly and snug using 1/4 inch hex wrench.

NOTE: The counterbalance weight carriage assembly can be moved to align the 2 counterweight securing bolts with the holes in rear of the unit as required.
PXE 100 Only: Using a 3/8 inch socket and ratchet, remove the p-clip holding the condensate line to the back of the front panel.

NOTE: The front panel is restricted from removal if the p-clip is not removed.
Using a 7/16 inch open-end wrench remove the two bolts holding the Nylatron strips to the weight carriage.

Removing the Tilt Stop

The tilt stop, also referred to as the lid kickstand, must be removed so the front shroud can be removed. Remove the lid tilt stop by doing the following:

Remove the lid tilt stop inner retaining c-clip.
Remove the lid tilt stop assembly by pulling the rod out of the outer side of the lid's left lifting arm.
Lay the lid tilt stop assembly aside to a safe and protected space.

Removing the Retaining Rod

The lid arms must be disconnected from the lid so the front shroud can be fully removed. Remove the lid by doing the following:

Disengage the lid handle by lifting up on the handle, and then pushing back.
Obtain two 4 inch x 4 inch x 12 inch (100 mm x 100 mm x 300 mm) solid blocks.
Disengage the front lid hold down, lift the front of the lid up, and then prop up the lid with a block of wood. Force on the lid retaining rod is relieved.
Remove a c-clip and washer from one side (left or right) of the retaining rod.
Remove both inner left and right c-clips from the inner left and right lid grooves.
Slide the retaining rod out from the lid's arms and the lid lifting arms. Two washers fall off the retaining rod.
Retrieve the two washers and save for reassembly.

Removing the Front Shroud

Lift and pull forward the top, front shroud to remove. Remove the front shroud to access the Nylatron filler strip channels on the inside by doing the following:

Using a #2 cross-tip screwdriver or electric drill with bit, remove 4 pan head screws from the sides of the front shroud.
Raise the lift arm up and pull the front shroud clear from the arms and wire by doing the following:
1. Press the safety lock wiring against the lid's left lifting arm. This is necessary to provide clearance for the front shroud removal.
2. Lean the front shroud toward the front of the fryer and pull forward until it is free of the lid's lifting arms, and then lift up at an angle to remove.

Cleaning the Nylatron Filler Strip Channels

Over time the Nylatron filler strip channels fill with debris and add friction and wear to the movement of the Nylatron vertical filler strips. Clean the Nylatron strip channels by doing the following:

Remove the Nylatron vertical filler strips from the channel and discard.
Clean the channels using food grade foaming degreaser and a putty knife until clean.

Installing the New Nylatron Filler Strip

Once both Nylatron filler strip channels are clean, start the reassembly process by installing the Nylatron vertical filler strips and front shroud by doing the following:

Insert new Nylatron vertical filler strips in to each of the strip channels with the bolt hole that attaches to the counterweight positioned toward the top of the fryer.
Using an electric drill with a #2 cross-tip bit or a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, remove the 5 pan head screws, and then the center access panel.
Align the two rectangular shaped holes in the Nylatron vertical filler strips, over both of the lid's lifting arms and carefully guide the bottom and then the top of the shroud in to place.
Gently guide the safety lock wiring through the front shroud opening next to the left lifting arm.
Ensure the lower lip slides into the retention channel.

Reconnecting the Retaining Rod

Reattach the lid lift arms to the lid by doing the following:

Pull the lid forward to allow the lid lifting arms to clear the lid arms.
Apply downward pressure on the lid's lifting arms and align the holes in the lid's arms with the holes in the lid's arms.
Install 1 c-clip and washer on one end of the retaining rod. The c-clip is on the outside.
Slide the opposite end of the retaining rod through the lid's left arm and lifting arm mounting holes.
Stop, install 2 washers on the end of the retaining rod, and then push the retaining rod through the lid's right arm and lifting arm mounting holes.
Using a nut driver install a washer and c-clip on the end of the retaining rod. The c-clip is installed on the outside of the washer.
Push the two inner washers against the inside of the lid's lifting arms.
Using a nut driver install 2 inner c-clips in to the retaining rod's retaining grooves.

Installing the Tilt Stop

To avoid personal injury from falling lid, fully engage tilt stop while cleaning and servicing lid. Lid may fall with force if tilt stop is not engaged.

Install the lid tilt stop, and then test by doing the following:

Ensure the tilt stop is clean prior to installation.
Insert the lid tilt stop assembly's retaining rod through the outside of the lid's left lifting arm, tilt stop hole.
Install the inner retaining C-Clip.
Test the tilt stop by doing the following:
1. Pull on the tilt stop to ensure the C-clip is fully seated.
2. Raise the lid to 45 degrees and setting the tilt stop in to place, then lower. Repeat several times to ensure the tilt stop does not bind or fail.

Installing the Cover Panels

Install all the cover panels by doing the following:

Ensure the weight carriage lift cables are aligned properly over the pulleys.
Remove the solid blocks (lid props), and then lower and lock the lid.
Replace the lid's sheet metal cover by aligning the cover's two front pins with the mounting holes in the front of the lower cast lid.
Tilt the sheet metal cover down in to place, aligning the rear screw holes.
Using a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install 3 pan head screws, along the back, securing the sheet metal cover to the lower cast lid.
Using an electric drill with a #2 cross-tip bit or a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install 5 pan head screws to secure the center access panel.
Using an electric drill with a #2 cross-tip bit or a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install 4 pan head screws to secure the sides of the front panel.
Remove the 2 bolts from the upper left and right corners of the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.
Install the counterweights into the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.
Using a 7/8 inch open end wrench and 2 bolts with lock and flat washers, attach the bolt hole end of the Nylatron vertical filler strips to the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.
Using a 3/8 inch nut driver, install 6 locking flange nuts to secure the rear panel to the mounting studs and torque snug.
Place the top access panel over the side panels, ensuring the safety relief valve assembly is not pinched or hindered.
Using an electric drill with a #2 cross-tip bit or a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install 4 pan head screws to secure the top access panel.
Ensure the safety relief valve is not pinched or hindered.

Testing the Nylatron Strips

Move the lid up and down several times to ensure the Nylatron filler strip moves freely in the channel and in synchronization with the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.

If the Nylatron filler strip moves freely, continue at Installing the Rack Carrier.
If the Nylatron filler strip does not move freely, diagnose and correct before continuing.

Installing the Rack Carrier

Reinstall the rack carrier onto the lid rails.