Frymaster 1824/2424G Troubleshooting Guides, Pilot Burner Malfunctions, Pilot will not ignite no

24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES

1.9 Troubleshooting Guides

The following procedures must be performed by an ASA, and are provided as an aid to expedite troubleshooting and repair of 24G Series frying systems.

1.9.1 Pilot Burner Malfunctions

PROBLEM		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pilot will not ignite; no	1.	Ensure the combination gas valve is in PILOT position and that
evidence of gas at pilot		gas is available at the control valve (check quick-disconnect
burner.		and/or gas-line connections).
	2.	Remove pilot gas supply line and check for dirt. Blow out with
		compressed air if necessary, then reinstall.
	3.	Check pilot burner orifice for dirt.
Pilot burner ignites but	1.	Check that the lead from the thermocouple is tightly screwed
will not remain lit when		into the pilotstat power bushing on the gas control.
gas knob is released.	2.	Remove end of thermocouple lead from pilotstat power unit
		bushing and clean with fine sandpaper. Also check that
		bushing is clean.
	3.	Thermocouple possibly defective (millivolt output should be 12-
		28mv); replace.
	4.	Pilot flame may be adjusted incorrectly. Adjust flame to 1-½"
		high by turning pilot flow adjustment screw.
Pilot burner ignites	1.	With the exhaust blower in operation, the extra air causes the
properly and burns		pilot to blow out. The pilot assembly may be too low between
properly, but goes out		the burners. Adjust the pilot assembly to where the pilot hood
		is above the burners.
when the exhaust
blower comes on.	2.	Pilot flame may be adjusted too high and is on the verge of
		blowing out. Re-adjust lower.
	3.	Pilot flame may be adjusted too low, even though it appears to
		be satisfactory. Re-adjust higher as described earlier.

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