Vulcan-Hart operation manual Troubleshooting Chart

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GR SERIES GAS FRYERS

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: FRYERS WITH KLEENSCREEN™ FILTERS: CERTAIN PROCEDURES IN THIS SECTION REQUIRE ELECTRICAL TESTS OR MEASUREMENTS WHILE POWER IS APPLIED TO THE MACHINE. EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES.

IF TEST POINTS ARE NOT

EASILY ACCESSIBLE,

DISCONNECT POWER,

ATTACH TEST EQUIPMENT

AND REAPPLY POWER TO

TEST.

WARNING: DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE FRYER AND FOLLOW LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

The Troubleshooting Chart provides a list of typical fault conditions. The left-hand column lists typical symptoms and the right-hand column lists causes in general order of probability.

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

 

 

No heat.

Thermostat dial not turned on.

 

Pilot not lit.

 

Unit not plugged in (KleenScreen™ models only).

 

Gas suppply not turned on.

 

Loose wire (call an authorized service agency).

 

Thermopile (temperature probe) faulty (call Vulcan service).

Insufficient or too much heat.

Thermostat dial not set to desired temperature.

 

Thermopile (temperature probe) encrusted.

 

Thermopile faulty (call an authorized service agency).

 

Hi-limit tripped and needs replacing. (Call an authorized

 

service agency.)

Tank will not drain.

Shortening too cold.

Flame problems

Call (call an authorized service agency).

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Contents Installation GR Series GAS Fryers Important for Your Safety For Your SafetyTable of Contents Troubleshooting Ordering Parts General Case Service is NeededIntroduction Fryer CapacitiesAssembly Receiving and UnpackingInstallation Tools Needed for InstallationRequirements for Installation Codes and Standards Securing the FryerFlue Connection GAS ConnectionElectrical Connection Leveling the FryerQuick-Disconnect for Units on Casters Operation OVER-TEMPERATURE ShutdownCleaning Before First USELighting the Fryer FREE-STANDING Models Turning on the Fryer FREE-STANDING ModelsTurning on the Fryer Kleenscreen Models Turning OFF the Fryer FREE-STANDING ModelsLighting the Fryer Kleenscreen Models Turning OFF the Fryer Kleenscreen ModelsDraining the Tank Basic Frying InstructionsExtending Shortening Life Fry Basket GuidelinesDaily Filtering ALL Models Cleaning DailyBoil OUT Procedure Weekly or as requiredService in the US and Canada MaintenanceRegular Preventive Maintenance Flue Vent InspectionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting ChartGR Series GAS Fryers 31233 Rev. B May

1GR35M ML-136407, 1GR45M ML-136408, 1GR65M ML-136409, 1GR85M ML-136410, 2GR45MF ML-136417, 2GR65MF ML-136418, 2GR85MF ML-136419, 3GR45MF ML-136420, 3GR65MF ML-136421, 3GR85MF ML-136422, 4GR45MF ML-136423, 1GR35M, 1GR45M, 1GR65M, 1GR85M, 2GR45MF, 2GR65MR, 2GR85MF, 3GR45MF, 3GR65MF, 3GR85MF, 4GR45MF, ML-136407, ML-136408, ML-136409, ML-136410, ML-136417, ML-136418, ML-136419, ML-136420, ML-136421, ML-136422, ML-136423 specifications

Vulcan-Hart has established itself as a leader in commercial kitchen equipment, offering a wide range of products designed to enhance food preparation and cooking efficiency. Among their prominent offerings are models like the 1GR35M, 1GR45M, 1GR65M, 1GR85M, and various others, each catering to specific kitchen needs with unique features and advanced technologies.

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