PROTECTOR® SERIES GAS FRYERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

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CHAPTER 1: Service Procedures

 

1.1

Functional Description

1-1

1.2

The Electronic Ignition System

1-1

1.3

Interface Board

1-2

1.4

Thermostats

1-4

1.5

Accessing Fryers for Servicing

1-4

1.6

Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent Tube

1-5

1.7

Checking the Burner Manifold Gas Pressure

1-5

1.8

Measuring Flame Current

1-7

1.9

Replacing Fryer Components

1-7

 

1.9.1

Replacing the Controller or the Controller Wiring Harness

1-7

 

1.9.2

Replacing the Temperature Probe or High-Limit Thermostat

1-8

 

1.9.3

Replacing the Interface Board

1-8

 

1.9.4

Replacing an Ignition Module

1-9

 

1.9.5

Replacing an Ignitor Assembly

1-9

 

1.9.6

Replacing or Cleaning a Combustion Air Blower

1-10

 

1.9.7

Adjusting the Air/Gas Mixture

1-11

 

1.9.8

Replacing a Gas Valve

1-12

 

1.9.9

Replacing a Burner Assembly

1-13

 

1.9.10

Replacing the Filter Motor, Filter Pump, or Filter Pump Solenoid Valve

1-14

 

1.9.11

Replacing the Frypot

1-14

 

1.9.12

Replacing Frypot Insulation and/or Upper Burner Rails

1-16

1.10

Troubleshooting and Problem Isolation

1-19

 

1.10.1

Ignition Failure

1-19

 

1.10.2

Improper Burner Function

1-20

 

1.10.3

Improper Temperature Control

1-21

 

1.10.4

Computer Malfunctions

1-22

 

1.10.5

Filtration Malfunctions

1-22

 

1.10.6

Leakage

1-24

 

1.10.7

Basket Lift Malfunctions

1-24

1.11

Troubleshooting Guides

1-26

 

1.11.1

Troubleshooting the 24 VAC Circuit

1-26

 

1.11.2

Troubleshooting the Gas Valve

1-28

 

1.11.3

Troubleshooting the Temperature Probe

1-28

1.12

Probe Resistance Chart

1-29

1.13

ATO (Automatic Top-Off) Service Procedures

1-29

 

1.13.1

ATO (Automatic Top-Off Troubleshooting

1-30

 

1.13.2

ATO (Automatic Top-Off) Board Positions and Harnesses

1-31

 

1.13.3

Replacing the ATO Board or Transformer

1-32

 

1.13.4

Replacing the ATO Pump or Solenoid

1-32

1.14

CM7 Computer Service Procedures

1-32

 

1.14.1

CM7 Computer Troubleshooting

1-32

 

1.14.2

CM7 Useful Codes and Passwords

1-35

 

1.14.3

CM7 Menu Summary Tree

1-36

 

1.14.4

CM7 Board Pin Positions and Harnesses

1-37

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8196345 specifications

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