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5. Use a slotted socket to unscrew the thermostat from the frypot.
6. Apply a small amount of Loctite™ PST56765 compound to the threads of the new thermostat
and screw it into the frypot, torquing to 150 foot-pounds.
7. Recalibrate the thermostat (see Section 1.7).
CAUTION
The operating thermostat must be calibrated after installation is complete. Refer to
Section 1.7 for calibration instructions.
1.8.3 Replacing the High-Limit Thermostat in Standard MJ35 Fryers
1. Drain the fryer and turn the gas off.
2. Disconnect the wires at the gas valve.
3. Use a slotted socket to unscrew the high-limit
thermostat from the frypot.
4. Apply a small amount of Loctite™ PST56765
compound to the threads of the new thermostat.
The high-limit thermostat on the standard MJ35 is
located below the thermostat dial.
5. Screw the replacement thermostat into the frypot, torquing to 180 inch-pounds.
1.8.4 Replacing the High-Limit Thermostat in G Series Fryers
1. Drain the fryer and turn the gas off.
2. Disconnect basket lift- or filter-equipped fryers
from the electrical power supply.
3. Disconnect the thermostat wires from the gas
valve.
4. Use a slotted socket to unscrew the thermostat
from the frypot.
On G-Model fryers, the high-limit thermostat is
accessed through the cabinet dooor.
5. Apply a small amount of Loctite™ PST56765 compound to the threads of the new thermostat.
6. Screw the replacement thermostat into the frypot, torquing to 180 inch-pounds.