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CHAPTER 5 Preventive Maintenance
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 2 Installation Instructions
CHAPTER 6 Operator Troubleshooting
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1.1 Parts Ordering and Service Information
1.2 Safety Information
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.4 Installation, Operating, and Service Personnel
1.3 Equipment Description
malfunction of your system
1.5 Definitions
1.6 Shipping Damage Claim Procedure
Warranty on your equipment
What to do if your equipment arrives damaged
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 General Installation Requirements
open flame of any type, including those of broilers and ranges
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
2.1 General Installation Requirements cont
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CLEARANCE AND VENTILATION DANGER
2.3 Pre-Connection Preparations
2.2 Leg Installation
DANGER DO NOT install this appliance without legs
NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
Standard Incoming Gas Pressure
2.3 Pre-Connection Preparations cont
2.4 Connection to Gas Line
for J1C, J1X, and J2X
The size of the gas line used for installation is very important. If the line is too small, the gas pressure at the burner manifold will be low. This may cause slow recovery and delayed ignition. The incoming gas supply line should be a minimum of ½ 13 mm in diameter. Refer to the chart below for the minimum sizes of connection piping
Gas Connection Pipe Sizes
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
Gas Pressure for J1C, J1X, and J2X
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DANGER
Standard Burner Manifold
Pressure - J2X
for J1C Fryers only
2.5 Converting to Another Gas Type
defined in Section 1.6 of this manual Gas Conversion Instructions
Natural to Propane
CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Start-Up Procedure
ACCESSING THE PILOT
Solid shortening must be pre-melted prior to filling frypot
CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Start-Up Procedure cont
Lighting the Pilot
LIGHTING THE PILOT
CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MELT CYCLE
Cycle mode until the Melt Cycle switch is placed in the OFF position
3.2 Boiling-Out the Frypot
Boiling-Out the Frypot
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
3.2 Boiling-Out the Frypot cont
3.3 Shutting Down the Fryer
CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
appropriate container for disposal DANGER
CHAPTER 4 FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
4. Filtration
above the maximum fill line located on the container
oil/shortening will rush out, creating an extreme hazard
4. Filtration cont
CHAPTER 4 FILTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
DAILY CHECKS AND SERVICES Inspect Fryer and Accessories for Damage
CHAPTER 5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
5.1 Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Clean Fryer Cabinet Inside and Out DANGER
QUARTERLY CHECKS AND SERVICES Drain and Clean Frypot
5.1 Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services cont
CHAPTER 5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories
arrange this service
Clean Gas Valve Vent Tube
SEMI-ANNUAL CHECKS AND SERVICES Check Burner Manifold Pressure DANGER
5.1 Fryer Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services cont
5.2 Annual/Periodic System Inspection
CHAPTER 5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Troubleshooting Thermostat Controlled Fryers
PROBLEM
oil/shortening from one container to another
PROBABLE CAUSES
6.3 Troubleshooting Abnormal Burner Operation
CHAPTER 6 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
CORRECTIVE ACTION
CHAPTER 6 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
Flame rolling out
Pilot outage
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CHAPTER 7 SERVICE PROCEDURES
7. Service Procedures
Figure 1 Cabinet Interior
7.2 Calibrating a Thermostat after Installation
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE PROCEDURES
When installing thermostats, DO NOT OVER TORQUE
7.1 Replace Controlling or High-limit Thermostat
NOTE Thermopile should NOT glow red
7.4 Adjust Pilot Flame
7.3 Replace the Pilot Generator Cartridge
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE PROCEDURES
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE PROCEDURES 7.5 Burner Gas Pressure Adjustment
7.6 Replacing the Fryer Gas Valve
1. Turn the gas valve knob to the PILOT position
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE PROCEDURES
7.7 Removing the Main Burner Assembly
7.8 Replacing Burner Deflector
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE PROCEDURES
7.9 Alignment & Adjustment of Metal Burner Deflector
7.10 Replacing the Frypot
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
PART #
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
8.1 Main Components
COMPONENT
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
8.2 Frypot Components
J1C & J1X
Drain Valve, J1C & J1X Full Assembly
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
Flue Assembly, J2X
Drain Valve, J2X Full Assembly
J1C & J1X Burner Manifold Assembly J2X Burner Manifold Assembly
8.3 Burner Components
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
Pilot Assembly
PART #
PART #
8.4 Accessories
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
COMPONENT
Thermostat Assembly Kit includes Items 2 and
8.5 Thermostat Components
J1C, J1X, & J2X MASTER JET SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 8 SERVICE PARTS
Thermostat Dial Plate Assembly
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