Frymaster 24G Series operation manual Off position Pilot position On position

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24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS

4.1.1 Pilot Lighting Procedures, Standing Pilot (cont.)

8.Press the white pilot light button on the gas valve and hold approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute, until the pilot stays lit. (If fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor, press and hold the white pilot light button, then repeatedly press the piezo ignitor button until the pilot lights. Release the white button after approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute.)

9.If the pilot does not stay lit, depress the white pilot light button and re-light the pilot, holding the button in longer before releasing. Trapped air in the lines may necessitate re-lighting the pilot several times until a constant gas flow is attained.

10.When the pilot stays lit, release the white pilot light button.

11.Turn the thermostat to any "ON" setting and ensure the main burner ignites from the pilot.

NON-CE UNITS ONLY:

120V/230V Gas Valves: Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to the ON or PILOT positions. Depress and rotate the knob clockwise to turn the gas valve to OFF.

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The pilot is located at the right burner tube, at the base of the frypot. Use a long match or taper to light the pilot. Perform the following steps in sequence before lighting the pilot:

1.Turn off the manual shut-off valve on the incoming gas supply line.

2.Turn the Thermatron controller to the lowest setting.

3.Depress and turn the gas valve knob to the Off position.

4.Wait at least 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to disperse.

Note: Inspect high-limit thermostat/temperature probe location prior to filling frypot with water or oil. Ensure that connecting hardware is intact and bulbs are properly attached.

5.Fill the frypot with oil or water to the appropriate oil level line scribed on the frypot back.

6.Open the manual shut-off valve on the incoming gas supply line and rotate the gas valve knob to the PILOT position.

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Contents Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 December Gas FryersPage Page Table of Contents Fryer Operations Service Information 24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers IntroductionApplicability and Validity Ordering PartsSafety Information Service PersonnelQualified Installation Personnel DefinitionsQualified Service Personnel 24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Important Information Receiving and Unpacking EquipmentGeneral If your equipment arrives damagedFryer Description ModelRating Plate Automatic Safety FeaturesPrinciples of Operation Pre-Installation Equipment Installed at High Altitudes Installation StandardsAir Supply and Ventilation Temperature Conversion of Units CE SystemsPressure Heat Input24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Installation Instructions Installing the FryerLeg and Caster Installation GeneralLegs Only Leg and Rigid Caster InstallationLeveling the Fryer Installing Optional Swivel Casters Rigid Casters OnlyGas Connections CE RequirementsSupply Line Specifications Recommended Gas Supply Line Sizes Gas Types Number of FryersRegulating Gas Pressure Rigid ConnectionsManual shut-off valve Gas Connections Gas Connections Adjustments/Adaptation To Different Gases GAS Supply for Which IT is not ConfiguredGas Inputs CE Units onlyGas Conversion Procedures Gas Type Orifice Part NumberGas Conversion Procedures Non-CE gas valve typical Gas Conversion Components Electrical ConnectionsContact factory at time Conversion24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Fryer Operations Initial Start-upPilot Lighting Procedures, Standing Pilot CE Units OnlyOff position Pilot position On position Pilot Lighting Procedures, Electronic Ignition Systems Boil-Out Procedure Boil-Out Procedure Final Preparation Filling Fryer with Cooking Oil/Shortening24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Controller Operation Operating Fryers with Thermatron ControllersPosition when in use 24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Preventative Maintenance Weekly24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Preventative Maintenance Periodic/Annual24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Preventative Maintenance 24G Series Flatbottom GAS Fryers Troubleshooting Pilot Burner MalfunctionsMain Burner Malfunctions Thermatron Controller Calibration Recommended Spare Parts Service Hotline

24G Series specifications

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