Frymaster 24G Series operation manual Pilot Burner Malfunctions cont, Main Burner Malfunctions

24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS

CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING

7.1 Pilot Burner Malfunctions (cont.)

PROBLEM		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Pilot burner ignites	1.	Pilot flame may be adjusted too low, even though it appears to
properly and burns		be satisfactory. Re-adjust higher as described previously.
properly, but goes out	2.	Pilot flame may be adjusted too high and is on the verge of
when the exhaust
		blowing out. Re-adjust lower.
blower comes on.	3.	With the exhaust blower in operation, the extra air causes the
		pilot to blow out. The pilot assembly may be too low between
		the burners. Adjust the pilot assembly to where the pilot hood
		is above the burners.

7.2 Main Burner Malfunctions

PROBLEM		CORRECTIVE ACTION
Main burner will not	1.	Check that the combination gas valve is ON.
come on even though	2.	Check that the pilot is lit and is operating properly.
air blower is in
operation; no gas	3.	Check high-limit switch. Replace if defective.
pressure at main
burner.	4.	Check air prover switch (sail switch) as follows:
		Move actuating lever at switch to ensure it is not dragging in
		the slots (use long tool to avoid burns). If so, bend the arm
		carefully to clear the obstruction. Check the air prover switch
		for continuity and replace if defective.
Air blower is not	1.	Cooked product or other material may have fallen into the flue
operating, although		and lodged in the blower wheel, preventing it from turning.
power is present at the		Remove debris and clean flue and blower wheel.
fryer.	2.	Blower motor may have overheated and shut off on thermal
		overload. Allow motor to cool (20 minutes) for condition to
		correct itself. If problems with blower overheating persist, call
		for service.
	3.	The temperature probe or interface board may be defective.
		Call for service.

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