4.The contactors and relays are held on by threaded pin studs so that only removal of the nut is required to replace the component.
5.After performing necessary service, reverse steps
Left and right views of mechanical contactor box components.
Sometimes it is necessary to remove the entire contactor box to repair. Below are the instructions for removing the far left contactor box.
1.Remove fryers from hood and remove all power to fryers.
2.Remove lower back panel.
3.Remove filter pan, lid and downspout splash shield.
4.Remove clevis clip from dispose handle at rear of fryer and let handle drop out of waste valve bracket.
5.Remove two screws holding waste valve handle at front of fryer and remove bracket and handle from fryer.
6.Remove AIF board and tuck wires out of the way of the contactor box for box removal.
7.Remove shipping brace that supports filter pump shelf brace to top of contactor box.
8.Remove contactor box cover.
9.Unplug all wiring from front and rear of contactor box.
10.Remove two screws that hold element wire shield to rear of contactor box and remove wire shield.
11.Remove two screws that support contactor box at rear of box.
12.Remove two screws that support contactor box at front of box.
13.Lift contactor box up to clear left frame rail and slide to the right far enough that the left rear corner of the pump and motor shelf protrude inside of the contactor box slightly.
14.Tip front of contactor box down and to the right slightly and then pull out from opening where filter pan lid would rest.
15.Reverse above steps for reinstallation.
1.8 Replacing a Frypot
1.Drain the frypot into the filter pan or, if replacing a frypot over the filter system, into a McDonald’s Shortening Disposal Unit (MSDU) or other appropriate METAL container. If replacing a frypot over the filter system, remove the filter pan and lid from the unit.
DANGER
DO NOT drain more than one full frypot or two split frypots into the MSDU at one time.
2.Disconnect the fryer from the electrical power supply and reposition it to gain access to both the front and rear.