Henny Penny KFC Velocity Series Service Manual page 96

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Use a long 3/32" hex key (T-handle or socket and extensions) to loosen the set
1 1 ) )
screws on the drain valve actuator until nearly all the way out, without removing.
Use a flat blade screwdriver and with a back and forth action, pry and remove
2 2 ) )
the actuator from the drain valve.
I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : Note the valve stem is pointed straight towards the back of fryer
and the actuator label is pointing to left side of fryer.
Using a 2-1/2" socket and ratchet with extensions (large open-ended wrenches,
3 3 ) )
pipe wrench) remove the drain valve by turning clockwise, when viewed from
top down.
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Install the new o-ring in to the groove at the bottom-inside of the new drain
1 1 ) )
valve. Lubricate with cooking oil.
Apply food grade pipe thread sealant to pot drain nipple and/or threaded top of
2 2 ) )
valve.
Install the new drain valve by turning counter-clockwise, when viewed from top
3 3 ) )
down.
Turn until fully tightened and stem is pointing straight towards rear of fryer.
4 4 ) )
Ensure valve is in closed position.
5 5 ) )
N N O O T T E E : New drain valves are shipped in the close position.
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Align the two protrusions on the top of the drain valve extension with the two
1 1 ) )
slots (extensions) on the drain valve.
Push the drain valve extension up in to the drain valve slots.
2 2 ) )
Using two hands or channel lock pliers, turn the tube 1/8 turn (45°) counter-
3 3 ) )
clockwise, when viewed from top down.
Ensure the bottom of the drain valve extension is square with the frame.
4 4 ) )
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With the cylindrical part of the actuator towards the right side of the fryer, and
1 1 ) )
the red label pointing to the left side, align the square key of the actuator with
the valve stem.
Push the actuator towards the valve, aligning the base of the actuator to the slot
2 2 ) )
in the valve.
Align the actuator and valve by rotating the actuator, push actuator further
3 3 ) )
towards drain valve until fully set.
N N O O T T E E : Ensure the drain valve remains closed during this procedure.
Tighten the set screws until the actuator is tightly affixed to the drain valve.
4 4 ) )
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