Installation Guide for Frymaster 1814G Gas Fryer Pre-Filter Kit

Quick guide from the manual

This document provides instructions for installing a pre-filter kit on 1814G gas fryers. The installation involves removing existing components, drilling pilot holes, connecting hoses, and testing for leaks. Staff training on the new components is also required.

Pre-Filter Installation

Follow these steps to install the pre-filter kit:

• Remove the filter pan.
• Remove the two filter pan lid screws and pull the lid off the tabs at the rear of the fryer.
• Remove the two screws attaching the filter motor reset rod and set the rod with bracket aside.
• Disconnect the flexible hose from the rear of the female suction assembly.
• Position the pre-filter as low and left as possible on the vertical support above the female receptacle.
• Drill two pilot holes smaller than 5/32 inch in the vertical support to match the pre-filter mount base.
• Drill out the pilot holes using a 5/32 inch drill bit.
• Attach the flexible hose to the output of the pre-filter.
• Attach the input flexible hose from the pre-filter to the female pick-up receptacle.
• Secure the pre-filter to the vertical frame using the provided screws and tighten the hose connections.

Test for leaks

After installation, verify the system integrity:

• Ensure the filter pan is set up correctly and in place.
• Turn OFF the fryer.
• Open the return valve by rotating the yellow handle to the left. Ensure the pump motor runs and air bubbles are visible in the frypot.
• Open the drain valve by pushing the red handle to the right.
• Check for leaks on all flexline oil connections while the oil is circulating.
• Close the drain valve, fill the frypot, and allow the oil to bubble for approximately 30 seconds.
• Verify the filter pan is empty of oil and repair any leaks found.

Install Filter Motor Reset Rod with Bracket

Reinstall the reset rod with the new bracket:

• Remove the existing clevis clip and bracket from the reset rod.
• Attach the provided bracket and clevis clip to the reset rod with the handle positioned to the right.
• Position the reset rod in the guide hole bracket in front of the motor reset button.
• Ensure the rod tip contacts the reset on the motor when pushed in.
• Drill pilot holes through the vertical frame and bracket, then drill them out to 5/32 inch.
• Secure the reset bracket to the vertical frame using the provided screws.
• Ensure the wrench lanyard is behind the lower screw and mount the wrench in the provided slot.

Staff Training

Ensure all staff are trained on the following:

• The purpose of the pre-filter and the location of the wrench and reset rod.
• The pre-filter will be as hot as the oil; use safety gloves when handling.
• Tightening procedure: Finger tighten first, then use the wrench to snug a little tighter than finger tight.
• Do not overtighten the pre-filter, as it will be difficult to remove later.