Programming instructions
DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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1.7.6 Replacing the Gas Valve
DANGER
Drain the frypot or remove the handle from the drain valve before proceeding further.
1. Disconnect fryer from electrical and gas supplies.
2. Disconnect the wires from the gas valve terminal block, marking each wire to facilitate
reconnections. For 120VAC gas valves, disconnect the black wire from the high-limit, then
remove the bobtail connecting the white wire.
3. Remove the high-limit thermostat wire from the gas valve pilot coil (all but 120VAC
valves).
4. Remove the pilot gas line fitting from the gas valve.
5. Remove the pipe union collars to the left and right of the gas valve and remove the valve.
6. Remove the pipefitting from the old gas valve and install on the replacement valve, using
Loctiteâ„¢ PST567 or equivalent pipe thread sealant on threads. Do not apply sealant to the
first two pipe threads. Doing so will clog and damage the gas valve.
7. Reverse steps 1-5 to install the replacement gas valve.
1.7.7 Replacing the Pilot Assembly
1. Remove the pilot tubing from the bottom of the pilot assembly.
2. If the pilot is an electronic ignition pilot, disconnect the ignition cable and the sense wire.
3. Remove the two pilot mounting screws from the pilot mounting-bracket and remove the pilot.
4. Reverse the procedure to replace the pilot assembly.
NOTE: The above procedure is applicable to standing, electronic ignition and trailing
pilot assemblies.










