6.8.1 Troubleshooting the Gas Valve

MAIN GAS SUPPLY

VALVE VERIFIED TO BE

OPEN AND EQUIPMENT

GAS VALVE IN ON

POSITION.

Natural

Is incoming

gas pressure 6-14"

W.C. (1.49-3.49

kPa)?

Yes

Is burner manifold

gas pressure 3.5" W.C.

(0.8 kPa)?

Yes

No

No

Is 24VAC

present on the main coil (PV terminal) of the gas valve?

Yes

What gas is the unit

configured for?

Problem is with gas

supply to fryer.

Adjust pressure to

specification. If gas valve

will not adjust, replace

valve.

 

Problem is with

No

the 24VAC circuit. Refer to

Troubleshooting the

 

 

24VAC Circuit.

LP

(Propane)

Is incoming

No gas pressure 11-14" W.C. (2.74-3.49

kPa)?

Yes

Is burner manifold

No gas pressure 8.25" W.C. (2.5 kPa)?

Yes

Is gas valve vent tube obstructed?

No

Yes

Clear obstruction.

Yes

Is gas valve vent

tube obstructed?

 

 

 

Problem is not

No

with gas valve.

 

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Frymaster FBCR18, FBKR18 Series manual Troubleshooting the Gas Valve

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