TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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| Motor does not operate. | 1. | No electrical power to filter. | 1. | Verify electrical power is available to filter. |
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| 2. | Motor overload tripped. | 2. | Turn filter switch to “OFF” then |
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| motor overload reset lever located in filter |
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| 3. | Open wiring. | 3. | If motor operates and then overload trips |
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| again, check for filter line blockage. If |
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| motor does not operate, check wiring for |
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| continuity. |
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| 4. | Defective motor or switch. | 4. | Replace defective motor/pump or switch. |
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| Filter operates slowly | 1. | 1. | Make sure valve handle is in correct |
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| closed properly or in wrong |
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| position. |
| Refer to filtering instruction card. |
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| 2. | Incorrect operating procedure. | 2. | Verify proper operating procedure. |
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| 3. | Air leak in piping. | 3. | Verify quick disconnect is fully engaged, |
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| all piping connections are tight and hoses |
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| are not cracked and leaking. Tighten |
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| connections or replace defective hoses. |
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| Oil does not pump | 1. | Air leak in piping. | 1. | Verify quick disconnect is fully engaged, |
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| completely out of |
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| all piping connections are tight and hoses |
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| filter vessel. |
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| are not cracked and leaking. Tighten |
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| connections or replace defective hoses. |
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| 2. | Filter paper totally clogged. | 2. Replace filter paper and apply Acidox |
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| Powder being sure to use only one sheet |
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| of filter paper and proper quantity of Acidox |
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| Powder for filter model. |
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| 3. Hold down ring not completely | 3. Verify position of paper and proper size. |
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| sealing filter paper and air is |
| Use correct paper size and confirm seal. |
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| being drawn into pump. |
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE:
1.To remove water, stir oil until oil bubbling stops; water will clog filter paper pores.
2.Verify all connections, especially quick disconnect, are tight; not leaking oil or sucking air.
3.Use only one sheet of filter paper properly sealed under hold down ring.
4.Use a drain clean out rod if partial or full blockage in fryer drain is suspected.
5.If filter was used for fryer boil out, run oil through filter to lubricate motor/pump.
6.Clean filter after each use. Do not permit oil to remain in filter drawer; it will clog motor/pump.
7.Verify all lights and controls operate.
8.Adhere to operating instructions in sequence given for proper filtration.
9.Prepare filter for next use by using new filter paper and Acidox Powder.
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