Falcon DOMINATOR PLUS E3830, Design, Installation And Servicing Instructions, Page: 6 / 13

3.1
ELECTRICAL CONTROL GEAR
The mains terminals are located at rear of unit. The contactor(s) are contained within a box at the front.
To gain access, open door and remove cover panel behind.
The control thermostat(s) and neon lamps are mounted on the facia panel, which is secured by four fixings.
3.2
NEON INDICATOR LAMPS
These must be replaced by new lamps in event of failure.
To replace a faulty lamp, first remove facia panel and pull off push-on terminals. Remove lamp by undoing
fixing nut at rear.
3.3
THERMOSTATS
The fryer has two thermostats.
The adjustable control thermostat is mounted upon control panel.
The safety thermostat is located within the element box. It has a fixed setting and manual re-set button at
rear of element box. In the event of control thermostat failure and resultant overheating of frying medium,
safety thermostat will trip supply to elements before oil temperature becomes dangerous.
To restore circuit having rectified the fault, it is necessary to press the re-set button. This is
situated within the turret which projects through element box rear. The oil must be allowed to cool to
enable safety thermostat to be re-set.
A defective safety or control thermostat cannot be repaired and must be replaced. The capillary tubes
pass through pan wall and are sealed with small glands which must not be overtightened. The phial must
be fixed in position within pan before tightening gland. The phial tip should protrude from protective tube
by 33mm. Thermostat capillary tube must be covered with sleeve insulation. Safety stat phial should be
located centrally within element clip.
3.4
CONTACTOR
This should require little or no maintenance under normal circumstances. After long service, the contacts
may become pitted and at that point, new contacts should be fitted.
3.5
ELEMENTS
These are individually replaceable. Access to terminals and fixing nuts is gained upon removing element
box cover. When fitting a new element, ensure that sealing gasket is fitted and tighten fixing nut firmly,
preferably with the aid of a tubular box spanner or socket.
When re-fitting element box cover, check condition of oil resistant gasket. Do not use excessive force
when securing cover as this may deform it and allow oil to enter box.
3.6
CLEANLINESS
To maintain maximum performance, the pan must be kept clean. Periodically, oil must be drained off and
the pan should be filled with water and detergent. Boil up contents and drain whilst still hot before flushing
out with clean water. Thoroughly dry pan and all fittings before re-filling with oil. The elements can be lifted
and hinged backward to gain full access to all surfaces of pan and elements.
3.7
TILT SWITCH
Located in element terminal box, this component should require no maintenance.