Fryer User Manual
HIGH EFFICIENCY DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS 
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES 
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1.7.7   Replacing the Frypot (cont.) 
20. If the fryer is equipped with drain-valve microswitches, mark the wires and microswitch 
terminals, then disconnect wires from the switch. Secure the wires to prevent damage when 
frypot is removed. 
21. Remove the drain valve handle by loosening 
the drain valve nut and removing attached 
hardware. Depending on placement and 
configuration, the valve may be turned in a 
different direction than pictured. 
22. Remove the pilot assembly from the frypot. 
- If trailing pilot, disconnect the pilot supply 
line from the trailing pilot valve on the 
burner manifold. 
Remove the mounting screw(s) to detach the pilot 
assembly from the pilot bracket. 
Remove the drain valve nut and attached 
hardware. 
Remove the pilot assembly from the pilot bracket 
on the fr
yp
ot.
Left: Microswitch wires marked for removal (ensure microswitch 
terminals are marked the same as the wires removed). Right: 
Microswitch mounted to drain valve. 










