PF50 Series Portable Filtration Systems
Service & Parts Manual
SERIES PF50 & PF50S

 Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633

08/2022

Please read all sections of this manual and retain them for future reference.
Installation, maintenance, and repairs should be performed by your Frymaster Dean Factory Authorized Service Agency.

** WARNING
The safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends on its proper installation. Installation MUST conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Electric Code, N.F.P.A. 70.
** WARNING
ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This filter is equipped with a three-prong, grounded plug for your protection against shock hazards and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded, three-hole
receptacle. Do not cut off, remove, or otherwise bypass the grounding prong on this plug.
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it MUST be a three-conductor, grounded in a cord of 16 gauge or greater.
** DANGER
Do not filter more than one fry tank at a time.
Hot fluid – Do not fill above a point 1-½ inches below the OIL CONTAINER RIM.
** WARNING
This filter unit is not suitable for outdoor use. When operating this unit, it MUST be placed on a horizontal surface.
** WARNING
This filter unit is not suitable for installation in an area where a water jet can be used, and this appliance MUST NOT be cleaned with a water jet.
NOTICE:
If this filter unit is cleaned with water, disconnect the unit from the power source before cleaning and thoroughly drying the filter unit before reconnecting to an electrical power
source.
** DANGER
The crumb tray (if equipped) in portable filter systems must be emptied into a fireproof container at the end of frying operations each day. Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material.
NOTICE:
Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to illustrate operational, cleaning, and technical procedures and may not conform to onsite management operational
procedures.
NOTICE
IF, DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE CUSTOMER USES A PART FOR THIS FRYMASTER DEAN EQUIPMENT OTHER THAN AN UNMODIFIED NEW OR RECYCLED PART PURCHASED DIRECTLY FROM FRYMASTER DEAN OR ANY OF ITS AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS, AND/OR THE PART BEING USED IS MODIFIED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONFIGURATION, THIS WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. FURTHER, FRYMASTER DEAN AND ITS AFFILIATES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, OR EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE CUSTOMER WHICH ARISE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY MODIFIED PART AND/OR PART RECEIVED FROM AN UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
PF50 SERIES PORTABLE FILTRATION SYSTEMS

TROUBLESHOOTING/SERVICE PROCEDURES

1.1 Operating Problems
Plugged lines and plugged filter paper account for over 90 percent of filtration system malfunctions. A general troubleshooting chart, included in this chapter, provides instructions in diagnosing common malfunctions. Contact a factory-authorized service technician for troubleshooting beyond the scope of the operator.
A. Plugged Lines
1. To guard against plugged lines when using solid shortening, follow these guidelines:

• Turn the Heater/Filter switch to HEATER and allow the heater to remain on for 20-30 minutes before attempting a filter cycle.

• At the end of the filtering cycle, let the filter bubble into the fryer through the flexible hose for about 15-30 seconds. If it is blowing bubbles, air is moving through the lines
  and the filter is less likely to be plugged.

• When filtering is complete, drain oil or shortening from the hose.

B. Plugged Paper

Improper use of the filter powder will cause a slow oil flow return rate. The first indication of paper plugging is a surging, jerking movement of the hose. To correct this, review the instructions for the correct use of filter powder, and change the filter paper more frequently. When filtering several fryers prior to changing paper, ensure that excess sediment is scraped off the filter paper after filtering each frypot.
1.2 General Troubleshooting
The following chart contains information to assist in diagnosing the most common malfunctions with portable filtration systems. Possible solutions and/or corrective actions are given for each scenario.
If the malfunction cannot be diagnosed using the information in this section, contact your Factory Authorized Service Agent for repairs.

DANGER
Use extreme care when testing electrical circuits. Live circuits will be exposed.
DANGER
Inspection, testing, and repair of gas or electrical equipment should be performed by qualified personnel.

1.2 General Troubleshooting (cont.)

The pump won’t start.|

• Tripped thermal overload switch.
•  Incorrect or no line voltage.

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The pump stops during the filtering process.|

• Allow the filter unit to cool for at least 45 minutes and then press (reset) the motor thermal overload switch.
• Turn filter pump “OFF”. Allow the oil to cool then emptpan. Verify filter paper is clean and properly installed. Refill pan and restart process.

Pump starts and abruptly
stops.|

•  Reset the thermal overload switch.
•  The pump is blocked or the wiring is loose. Call FASC for service.
•  Motor failed; call FASC for service.

The pumping is erratic.|

• Verify that filter paper is properly installed under the hold-down ring.
• Verify that the filter hose connection is tight and secure.

Oil not being returned to frypot.|

•  The filter hose is clogged with debris. Clear hose.
• Clogged filter paper. Scrape off excess sediment or replace filter paper.
• The filter pan suction tube is blocked. Use a thin, flexible wire to unclog.

Wiring Diagrams

1.3.1 PF50 115V Wiring
1.3.2 PF50 230V Wiring

1.3.3 PF50S 115/230V Wiring

1.3.4 PF50/PF50S 115/230V Pump Motor Wiring

1.4 Service Procedures

1.4.1 Replace Lights/Switches

WARNING
****Disconnect the power cord from electrical power before servicing.

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
2. Remove four screws securing the switch panel to the control panel.
3. Lift the panel out of the control panel to access The wiring.
4. Mark the wire locations on the defective switch/light and disconnect the wiring.
5. Install a new switch or light, connect the wiring and install the switch panel. Replace the screws removed in Step 1.

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Remove screws (arrows) securing the switch panel to the control panel.| Mark wiring locations on defective switch/light before disconnecting wires.

1.4.2 Replace Heater Strip

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.

2. Perform Step 2, Section 1.4.3.1, Replace Motor.

3. Remove screws securing outer panels and cord-holding bracket. Remove the bracket and the panels.

4. Turn the unit on its side and remove four nuts securing the filter pan to the base assembly. Carefully pull the filter pan away from the base to gain access to the heater strip. Use care not to damage the flex lines connecting the pan to the pump.

5. Remove the foil-insulating tape securing the heater strip to the pickup tube. Remove the heater strip from the pickup tube.

6. Remove the remainder of the foil-insulating tape from the flex line(s) and the pump, and then remove the heater strip. Note routing of the heater strip on the pump and flex line(s) prior to heater strip removal.
   1.4.2 Replace Heater Strip (cont.)

7. 115VAC Filters: Disconnect the black wire from the heater indicator light on the switch panel (left, black arrow), and the white wire from the receptacle (white, white arrow). 230VAC Filters: Disconnect the red wire connected to the power supply cord (bobtail connection) and the violet wire connected to the Heater Indicator light on the switch panel.

8. Starting at the sump on the pan bottom, install the new heater strip, using foil tape to secure the heater to the pickup tube (see Step 3, this section).

9. Route the heater strip over the plumbing and around the pump as previously removed in Step 4.

10. Complete installation by securing strip with foil tape. Reconnect the wire connections disconnected in Step 7, this section. Reassemble filter by reversing Steps 1-3, this section.

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Remove screws securing outer panels.| Remove four nuts securing filter pan to base (arrows).
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Remove foil-insulating tape to expose the heater strip (arrow).| Heater strip wiring connections at switch panel and receptacle (115V heater strip shown).
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Heater strip routing on flexlines and pump [230V PF50 (Return/Suction)].| Heater strip installed [115V PF50 (Return/Suction)].

1.4.3 Replace Motor/Pump
1.4.3.1 Replace Motor

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.

2. Perform Step 2, Section1.4.1. Remove two screws securing the handle brackets to the control panel (arrows). Do not remove the remaining handle-bracket screws. Remove
   remaining screws securing control panel to filter base. Lift the control panel from the base and work for the switch panel through the control panel opening. Leave the switch panel wired and set aside, using care not to stretch and disconnect wiring. Remove the control panel.

3. Remove cord-holder bracket and outer panels (see Step 3, Section 1.4.2 for reference).
   1.4.3.1 Replace Motor (cont.)

4. Remove four bolts securing the pump to the motor. Leave the plumbing connected to the pump. Use care not to damage the flex supply lines connected to the pump. Remove the pump gasket for reassembly.

5. Remove six screws securing the motor bracket from the bottom of the base. Support the motor with one hand when removing the screws. Pull the motor/motor bracket out of the cabinet and set it on the floor. Use care not to damage the motor wiring. Remove four bolts securing the motor to the motor bracket. Place the replacement motor next to the old motor for ease of rewiring.

6. Remove the cover plate to access the motor wiring. Splices or bobtails are needed for two connections. Rewire the replacement motor using the wiring diagram in Section 1.3.4. 7.

7. Complete installation of replacement motor by reversing the above steps.

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Remove screws illustrated to remove the control panel. (Switch panel omitted for clarity.)| Remove cord-holder bracket and outer panels.
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Remove the four bolts securing the pump to the motor (arrows).|

Remove six screws from the base bottom to remove the motor and motor bracket. Remove four bolts securing the motor to the motor bracket after removing the bracket from the base.

Two connections require splices or bobtails (arrows).

1.4.3.2 Replace Pump

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
2. Perform Steps 2 and 3, Section 1.4.3.1, Replace Motor.
3. Remove foil insulation tape and heater strip from pump and flex lines. Remove the heater strip from the pump and disconnect flexlines from the check valve connections.
4. Remove pipe fittings from the pump before removing the pump from the motor.
5. Remove four bolts securing the pump to the motor. Remove the pump and pump gasket. Fit new pump gasket and install a new pump on motor. Torque pump bolts to 15-foot pounds. Do not over-tighten the bolts.
6. Reinstall all removed components during pump removal by reversing the above steps.

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Remove foil insulation tape covering the heater strip and remove the heater strip from the pump and
flex lines. Disconnect the flex lines from the check valve connections.| Remove pipe fittings from the pump before removing the pump from the motor.
Remove four bolts securing the pump to the motor. Remove the pump and gasket from the motor.

1.4.3.3 Replace Wand Hose

1. Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
2. Remove the cord-holder bracket and outer panels (see Step 3, Section 1.4.2 for reference).
3. Unscrew the hose fitting with an open-end wrench from the elbow on the pump.
4. Install the new hose, using care not to cross-thread the connections. Use an approved pipe sealant on the threads to ensure a leak-proof connection. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION.
5. Replace the outer panels and the cord-holder bracket.

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Remove cord-holder bracket and outer panels.| Remove hose fitting (arrow) with an open-end wrench. Use pipe sealant when installing a new hose.

2.1 PF50 Parts List

2.1 PF50 Parts List (cont.)

823-2814)
2| 806-5223SP| Base Assembly (Includes items 3 & 4)
3| 810-2805| Caster, 2″- Swivel (Without Brake)
4| 810-2806| Caster, 2″- Swivel (With Brake)
5| 809-0475| Screw- 10-32 x 5/16 Hex
6| 900-3751| Bracket, Standoff
7| 900-8825| Screen, Filter Paper Support
| 803-0170| Paper, Filter “19.5 x 27.5” 100 sheets
| 803-0002| Powder, Filter – 80 individual packets
8| 823-0889| Ring, Hold-down
9| 910-3757| Lid, Filter Pan
| 823-5950| Crumb basket
10| 826-0993SP| Handle, Pan Lid (Includes Screws, Nuts, Washers and Threadlocking Compound)
| 826-1379| Screw, #10 x ‘A” Phillips (Lid Handle) (Qty. of 10)
| 809-0184| Washer, Lock – #10 (Lid Handle)
| 809-0020| Nut, Cap- 10-24 (Lid Handle)
11| 810-1434| Hose Assembly – All PF50 (Can order items 11 & 12 as assembly P/N 806-3825SP)
12| 810-1091| Nozzle Assembly – All PF50 (Can order items 11 & 12 as assembly P/N 806-3825SP)
13| | Motor, Filter Pump
| 826-1712| 115V 60HZ 1/3 HP (Includes Motor and Gasket)
| 826-1270| 230V 50/60HZ 1/3 HP (Includes Motor and Gasket)
14| 826-1264| Pump, Filter – 4GPM (Includes Pump and Gasket)
15| 813-0265| Nipple, 1/2 x 2-1/2″ NPT BM
16| 813-0331| Elbow, With Side Outlet-1/2″ NPT BM
| 806-3844| Heater Strip, 120V 40W
17| 813-0165| Elbow, Street- 1/2″ NPT BM
18| 813-0022| Nipple, ‘Six Close NPT BM
19| 810-0430| Valve, Swing Check – ‘1/2″
20| 813-0544| Union, 1/2 NPT x 1/2″ Flexline Hose
21| 810-1435| Flexline, 1/2 x 12″ S/S Hose
22| 813-0545| Union, ‘/z x Yz” Flexline Hose
| 826-1467| Hose Replacement Kit, PF Series Before 07/97

• Not Illustrated
  Item| Part #| Description
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  23| 807-1219| Receptacle, 115V 3-Wire (120V Domestic Units Only)
  | 807-1224| Cord, Power – 3-Wire 115V
  | 807-0154| Cord, Power – 3-Wire 230V
  24| 910-8587| Panel, Outer – Left Side- All PF50 Filters
  25| 910-8586| Panel, Outer – Right Side- PF50 115V Domestic Only
  | 210-0795| Panel, Outer – Right Side- PF50 230V Export Only
  26| 910-3788| Holder, Power Cord – All PF50
  27| 912-2616| Bracket, Handle- Right — All PF50
  28| 911-2616| Bracket, Handle- Left — All PF50
  | 826-1380| Screw, %-20 x ‘A” Slotted Head (For Handle Bracket) (Qty. of 5)
  29| 810-3508| Handle, Portable Filter — All PF50
  | 826-1389| Bolt, %-20 x %” Hex Head (Qty. of 10)
  | 810-0219| Spacer, Handle Bolt
  | 809-0047| Nut, Cap-14-20 High Profile S/S
  30| 824-0403| Panel, Control — All PF50
  31| 910-0982| Panel, Switch — All PF50
  32| 802-1302| Label, Switch Panel – PF50 Filters Only
  | 802-1438| Label, Switch Panel – PF505 Filters Only
  33| 807-1040| Switch, Toggle- 3-Way PF50 Filters Only (PF5OS Filters, Use Item

  35)

  34| 807-1060| Light, Indicator- Red Lens (Filter Indicator Light)
  35| 807-1041| Switch, Toggle- 2-Way SPDT – All PF50
  36| 807-1061| Light, Indicator- White Lens (Heater Indicator Light)

• Not Illustrated

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