Replacing A Heating Element - Frymaster OCF30 Service & Parts Manual

1.6

Replacing a Heating Element

1. Perform steps 1-5 of section 1.5, Replacing a Temperature Probe.
2. Disconnect the wire harness containing the probe wiring. Using a pin pusher, disconnect the probe
wires from the 12-pin connector C-6.
3. In the rear of the fryer, disconnect the 6-pin connector for the left element (as viewed from the
front of the fryer) or the 9-pin connector for the right element from the contactor box.
on the tabs on each side of the connector while pulling outward on the free end to extend the
connector and release the element leads (see photo below). Pull the leads out of the connector and
out of the wire sleeving.
4. Raise the element to the full up position and support the elements.
5. Remove the hex head screws and nuts that secure the element to the tube assembly and pull the
element out of the frypot. NOTE: The nuts inside the tube can be held and removed using the RE
element tube nut spanner, PN# 2304028. Full-vat elements consist of two dual-vat elements
clamped together. For full-vat units, remove the element clamps before removing the nuts and
screws that secure the element to the tube assembly.
6. If applicable, recover the probe bracket and probe from the element being replaced and install
them on the replacement element. Install the replacement element in the frypot, securing it with the
nuts and screws removed in Step 5 to the tube assembly. Ensure the gasket is between the tube and
element assembly.
7. Route the element leads through the element tube assembly and into the wire sleeving to prevent
chafing. Ensure that the wire sleeving is routed back through the Heyco bushings, keeping it clear
from the lift springs. Also ensure that the wire sleeving extends into the tube assembly, protecting
the wires. Press the pins into the connector in accordance with the diagram on the following page,
and then close the connector to lock the leads in place.
routed through the sleeving to prevent chafing.
NOTE: It is critical that the wires be
1-5
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