Frymaster 1824/2424G Replacing the Gas Valve DANGER, proceeding further, Replacing Pilot Assembly

24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES

1.7.3 Replacing the Gas Valve

DANGER

Drain the frypot or remove drain valve handle to prevent accidental opening before

proceeding further.

1.Disconnect fryer from electrical and gas supplies.

2.Disconnect the wires from the gas valve terminal block, marking each wire to facilitate reconnections. For 120VAC gas valves, disconnect the black wire from the high-limit, then remove the bombtail connecting the white wire.

3.Remove the high-limit thermostat wire from the gas valve pilot coil (all but 120VAC valves).

4.Remove the pilot gas line fitting from the gas valve.

5.Remove the pipe union collars to the left and right of the gas valve and remove the valve.

6.Remove the pipefitting from the old gas valve and install on the replacement valve, using Loctite PST567 or equivalent pipe thread sealant on threads. Do not apply sealant to the first two pipe threads. Doing so will clog and damage the gas valve.

7.Reverse steps 1-5 to install the replacement gas valve.

1.7.4Replacing the Pilot Assembly or Direct Spark Ignitor

1.7.4.1 Replacing Pilot Assembly

1.Remove the burner shield from the burner-box slots.

2.Remove the pilot tubing from the bottom of the pilot assembly.

3.Remove the mounting screw from the pilot mounting-bracket and remove the pilot.

4.Reverse the procedure to replace the pilot assembly. Ensure the replacement assembly is properly positioned above the center burner tube before tightening mounting-bracket screw.

NOTE: The above procedure is applicable to standing pilot assemblies only.

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