SERVICE GFS SERIES TUBE FRYERS
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SERVICE
SERVICE
NOTICE
Warranty will be void and the manufacturer is relieved of all liability if:
(A) Service work is performed by other than a qualified technician,
OR
(B) Other than genuine Southbend replacement parts are installed.
! WARNING
Adjustments and service work may be performed only by a qualified technician who is ex perienced in,
and knowledgeable with, the operation of commercial gas cook ing equipment. However, to assure
your confidence, contact your Southbend Service Repres entative (or the Southbend Service
Department) for reliable service, dependable advice or o ther assistance, and for genuine factory
parts.
! WARNING
Appliances equipped with casters have been installed wit h a restraint to limit their movement to
prevent damage to the gas supply connecting system. If disconnection of this restraint is nec essary to
move the appliance for cleaning, etc., reconnect it when the app liance is moved to its original
installed position.
Adjustments
All units are adjusted at the factory. In case of problems in operation at init ial installat ion, check t ype of gas
and manifold pressure and compare with information lis ted on the serial plate.
Checking and Adjusting Main Burners
The main burners should burn with a steady blue
flame, and the inner cone of the flame from each port
should be about 3/4" long. The flame from each main
burner should enter each heat tube without touchin g
the front of the frypot or the sides, top, or bottom o
f
each tube.
Normal Flame
Blowing or Lifting Flames
(too much air)
Yellow Tips
(too little air or too much gas)
3/4"