Applies to:

Flexible Line Replacement Kit (Formed Tube), (Standard, NON Bulk-Oil Fryer)

Kit number

140444

Estimated Time

30 Minutes to 1 Hour

Remove Filter Pan, Oil Top-off Tank and Condensate Tank (If PXE) from fryer.
Pull fryer out until the side panels can be removed; then remove both side panels.
Remove the two P-clips and mounting hardware.
Use a 3/4 in. wrench to loosen the 3/4 in. flexible line from both end fittings and remove.
Remove the fitting attached to the elbow coming out of the pump and discard.
Add one of FP01-170 to replace the fitting removed. This will allow the hard tube to connect to the pump. Ensure to add a food grade, stainless steel compatible pipe sealant to the threads.
Remove the two fittings and discard.
Install one FP01-280 into the check valve in place of the two fittings removed. No pipe sealant to be used.
Remove the two nuts holding the oil manifold bracket in place on the fryer. Depending on fits and tolerances of the assembled parts, it will be necessary to either remove the two clinch studs from that same bracket or remove the entire bracket and vertical square tube from the fryer.
Using pliers or a hammer and punch can aid with the removal of the clinch studs; a reciprocating saw or hack saw will be necessary to remove the tube / bracket. Touch up paint is recommended to prevent corrosion on the exposed frame.
1. Option 1: Remove the vertical square tube and bracket from the fryer. They are no longer needed and could get in the way.
2. Option 2: Remove the two clinch studs from this bracket found on the fryer. They are no longer needed, and could get in the way.
The oil manifold should now be "loose" in the fryer, held in place only by the 1/2 in. flexible lines going from the manifold to the pot, and to the top-off pump.
If necessary, install 3/8 NPT cap to formed assembly tube, use a food grade stainless steel compatible pipe sealant on the threads. Some fryers may have a pressure transducer attached to this tube, however this is not included in this kit.
Loosely attach the assembly with the downward bend towards the pump and the small tube protruding to the side towards the left side of the fryer and hand tighten.
The oil manifold can be adjusted in space slightly to allow easier fitup of the hard tube.
Place U-bolts on both sides of the piping tree and tighten the manifold mounting bracket.
Attach to the frame using two self-drilling screws.
Install oil manifold mounting bracket.
Use two self-drilling screws to attach the oil manifold mounting bracket to the fryer frame. The exact placement of the bracket on the frame is NOT critical and is designed to be flexbile based on tolerances encountered in tightening fittings, slight differences in the bending of the hard tube, etc.
Ensure clearance of the 1/2 in. flexbile tubes, fittings and the formed tube to position the oil manifold bracket.
Securely tighten fittings on both ends of the formed tube assembly.
Ensure all fittings are tight.
Re-install the fryer side panels.
Unit is now ready for operation.