Frymaster D50 Series - Manual (Page 27)

DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (CE)
CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS
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4.1.1 Pilot Lighting Procedures
Initial Pilot Lighting: All Dean fryers are tested, adjusted and calibrated to sea level conditions
before leaving the factory. Adjustments to assure proper operation of pilot may be necessary on
installation to meet local conditions, low gas pressure, differences in altitude and variations in gas
characteristics. These adjustments correct possible problems caused by rough handling or vibration
during shipment, and are to be performed only by qualified service personnel. These adjustments
are the responsibility of the customer and/or the dealer and are not covered by the Dean warranty.
The inlet pipe at the lower rear of the fryer brings incoming gas to the pilot safety control valve, then
to the pilot and main burners. The pilot is located high in the cabinet, at the base of the frypot.
WARNING
When checking for burner ignition or performance, do not get too close to the
burners. Slow ignition can cause possible flashback, increasing the potential for
facial and body burns.
Ensure that the following steps are done in sequence before lighting or re-lighting the pilot:
1. Turn off the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
2. Turn the operating thermostat "OFF".
3. Depress the Pilot Off button (red) on the safety control valve to turn "OFF".
4. Wait at least 5 minutes for any accumulated gas to disperse.
5. Fill the frypot with oil or water to the bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed on the frypot back.
Ensure heating tubes are covered in liquid prior to engaging burners.
6. Open the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
7. Apply a lighted match or taper to the pilot burner head. (If fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor,
go to Step 8).
8. Press the white pilot light button on the gas valve and hold approximately 45 seconds to 1
minute, until the pilot stays lit. (If fryer is equipped with a piezo ignitor, press and hold the
white pilot light button, then repeatedly press the piezo ignitor button until the pilot lights.
Release the white button after approximately 45 seconds to 1 minute.)
9. If the pilot does not stay lit, depress the white pilot light button and re-light the pilot, holding the
button in longer before releasing. Trapped air may necessitate re-lighting the pilot several times
until a constant gas flow is attained.
10. When the pilot stays lit, release the white pilot light button.
11. Turn the thermostat to any "ON" setting and ensure the main burner ignites from the pilot.