Velocity Nylatron Vertical Filler Strips Installation Instructions

Remove the Counterweights and Secure Carriage Assembly

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

1. Use a #3 crosstip head screwdriver or electric drill with bit to remove 4 pan head screws from the top access panel and then remove the panel. Do not remove the deadweight valve or safety relief valve.

2. Use a 3/8 in. nut driver to remove 6 locking flange nuts from the rear access panel and then remove the panel. The weight carriage assembly is visible.

3. Raise the lid assembly to its full height.

4. Remove the lid rack carrier.

5. Use a large flat head screwdriver to separate and remove three individual weights from the top of the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.

6. Close the lid. Engage the front lid to hold down.

7. Engage the lid handle by pulling forward on the handle until the handle rollers are firmly inside the locking slots.

8. Push down on the handle to ensure both cams (sides) are engaged in the locking slots.

9. Insert 2 bolts from kit through the upper left and right corners of the counterbalance weight carriage assembly and snug using a 1/4 in. hex wrench.

10. 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.

11. For PXE 100 only: Use a 3/8 in. socket and ratchet to remove the p-clip holding the condensate line to the back of the front panel.

    1. The front panel is restricted from removal if the p-clip is not removed.

12. Use a 7/16 in. open end wrench to remove the two bolts holding the Nylatron strips to the weight carriage.

Remove the Safety Lock Wiring

This procedure only applies to the PXE 100 pressure model fryer.

The front shroud, containing the Nylatron vertical filler strips channels must be

removed. To remove the shroud over the lid's lifting arms the safety lock wiring must

be removed by doing the following:

1. Use a #2 crosstip head screwdriver to remove the 2 outer pan head screws along the back, securing the sheet metal lid cover to the lower cast portion of the lid, the strain relief, wiring and cover is visible. The center screw remains in place. It is not removed.

2. Use a #2 crosstip head screwdriver to remove the 2 pan head screws securing the safety lock wiring cover to the left lift arm.

3. Remove the safety lock wiring cover and grommet.

4. Use a #2 crosstip head screwdriver to remove the 1 pan head screw.

5. Use a 7/8 in. open end wrench to loosen the strain relief compression fitting and move out of the way.

6. Disconnect spade connectors.

7. Use pair of snips to clip off the spade connectors form the safety lock wiring.

8. Pull out the wiring through the strain relief wiring bracket assembly, and then remove the compression fitting, grommet and p-clip from the safety lock wiring.

Remove 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:

1. Remove the lid tilt stop inner retaining c-clip.

2. Remove the lid tilt stop assembly by pulling the rod out of the outer side of the lid's left lifting arm.

3. Lay the lid tilt stop assembly aside to a safe and protected space.

Remove the Retaining Rod

The lid arms must be disconnected form the lid so the front shroud can be fully removed.

1. Disengage the lid handle by lifting up on the handle, and then pushing back.

2. Obtain two 4 in x 4 in x 12 in (100 mm x 100 mm x 300 mm) solid blocks.

3. 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.

4. Remove a c-clip and washer from one side (left or right) of the retaining rod.

5. Remove both inner left and right c-clips from the inner left and right lid grooves.

6. Slide the retaining rod out from the lid's arms and the lid lifting arms. Two washers fall off the retaining rod.

7. Retrieve the two washers and save for reassembly.

Remove 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:

1. Use a #2 crosstip head screwdriver to remove 4 pan head screws from the sides of the front shroud.

2. Raise the lift 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.

Clean 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:

1. Remove the Nylatron vertical filler strips from the channel and discard.

2. Clean the channels using food grade foaming degreaser and a putty knife until clean.

Install 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:

1. 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.

2. Use an electric drill with #2 crosstip bit to remove the 5 pan head screws and then the center access panel.

3. 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.

4. Gently guide the safety lock wiring through the front shroud opening next to the left lifting arm.

5. Ensure the lower lip slides into the retention channel.

Reconnect the Retaining Rod

1. Pull the lid forward to allow the lid lifting arms to clear the lid arms.

2. 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.

3. Install 1 c-clip and washer on one end of the retaining rod. The c-clip is on the outside.

4. Slide the opposite end of the retaining rod through the lid's left arm and lifting arm mounting holes.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Push the two inner washers against the inside of the lid's lifting arms.

8. Using a nut driver install 2 inner c-clips in to the retaining rod's retaining grooves.

Install the Tilt Stop

1. Ensure the tilt stop is clean prior to installation.

2. Insert the lid tilt stop assembly's retaining rod through the outside of the lid's left lifting arm, tilt stop hole.

3. Install the inner retaining C-Clip.

4. 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.

Install the Safety Lock Wiring

This procedure only applies to the PXE 100 pressure model fryer.

Install the safety lock wiring strain relief assembly. Obtain the spade connectors from

the kit and do the following:

1. Slide the p-clip, grommet and compression fitting over the safety lock wiring.

2. Using a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install 1 pan head screw to secure the strain relief wire p-clip to the left inner lid's lifting arm.

3. Install the grommet with wire into the safety lock wiring cover.

4. Using a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install the 2 pan head screws securing the safety lock wiring cover to the left lift arm.

5. Pull the safety lock wiring through the strain relief wiring bracket assembly.

6. Strip the two safety lock wire insulators back 1/4 in to expose the center wire.

7. Crimp two new spade connectors to the two strain relief wires.

8. Apply dielectric grease to the ends of the spade connectors. This ensure connectivity and prevents corrosion.

9. Connect both spade connectors.

10. Use a 7/9 in. wrench to install and snug the strain relief compression fitting.

Test the Safety Lock Wiring.

1. Press the INFO and MAIN MENU buttons simultaneously and =INFO MODE=displays.

2. Press the top right action button until INPUTS-2 displays at the top. OK displays in the right-side of the lower window.

3. Raise the safety locking switch. The OK changes to PR.

4. Lower the safety locking switch. The PR changes to OK.

   1. If the test succeeds, continue at 2.12 Install the Cover Panels

   2. If the test fails, diagnose and correct before continuing.

Install the Cover Panels

1. Ensure the weight carriage lift cables are aligned properly over the pulleys.

2. Remove the solid blocks (lid props), and then lower and lock the lid.

3. 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.

4. Tilt the sheet metal cover down in to place, aligning the rear screw holes.

5. Using a #2 cross-tip screwdriver, install 3 pan head screws, along the back, securing the sheet metal cover to the lower cast lid.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. PXE 100 Only: Using a 3/8 in socket and ratchet, install the p-clip holding the condensate line to the back of the front panel.

9. Remove the 2 bolts from the upper left and right corners of the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.

10. Install the counterweights into the counterbalance weight carriage assembly.

11. Using a 7/8 in 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.

12. Using a 3/8 in nut driver, install 6 locking flange nuts to secure the rear panel to the mounting studs and torque snug.

13. Place the top access panel over the side panels, ensuring the safety relief valve assembly is not pinched or hindered.

14. 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.

15. Ensure the safety relief valve is not pinched or hindered.

Test 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.

1. If the Nylatron filler strip moves freely, continue.

2. If the Nylatron filler strip does not move freely, diagnose and correct before continuing.

Install the Rack Carrier

1. Reinstall the rack carrier onto the lid rails.