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SECTION 3 -
SERVICING AND CONVERSION
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICING, TURN OFF
GAS SHUTOFF VALVE AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
TAKE STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THESE CANNOT BE
INADVERTENTLY TURNED ON.
AFTER ANY MAINTENANCE TASK, CHECK UNIT TO
ENSURE THAT IT PERFORMS SAFELY AND
CORRECTLY AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 2.5.
ALWAYS CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
3.1 GAS CONVERSION
(Natural to propane or propane to natural)
This model is suitable for field conversion. A kit with fitting
instructions can be supplied upon request.
3.2 INTEGRAL COMPONENTS
Check and service the following parts regularly:
1. Oil ingress to electrical components.
2. Flue for any blockages.
3. Visual inspection of components and fryer pan.
4. Temperature limit thermostat calibration.
3.3 ACCESS PROCEDURES
Before removal of any fryer components:
a) Ensure appliance electrical and gas supply has been
shut off and cannot be accidentally turned back on.
b) Allow oil to cool before any operation that requires pan
to be drained.
c) Only use parts specified by the manufacturer.
d) All components replaced MUST be fully checked after
fitting to ensure safe operation.
e) A full pre-commissioning check as detailed in Section
2.5 should be carried out.
3.4 GAS CONTROL VALVE
a) Remove RH side panel (fixing behind control panel,
hex bolt below panel at front and 3 fixings at rear) and
rear control compartment cover (3 fixings).
b) Unplug valve control wires.
b) Split pipe work from both sides of valve.
c) Disconnect pilot pipe.
d) Remove screws holding valve to bracket.
e) Replace in reverse order. Check system for gas leaks.
f) Reset burner pressure as detailed in Section 1.4.
3.5 PILOT/IGNITER/SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a) Open door and remove oil bucket splash cover by
means of two screws on each leg at front and slide out
through door.
b) Disconnect electrode and ignition wires.
c) Using a screwdriver and 8mm spanner, remove pilot
assembly and bracket from burner.
d) Drop assembly and remove pilot pipe.
e) Replace parts in reverse order. Ensure that a good
earth connection has been made.
3.6 BURNER
a) Remove pilot/igniter/sensor assembly as Section 3.5.
b) Remove drain handle.
c) Split incoming gas connection to manifold.
d) Undo two middle mounting bolts and remove two front
burner retention bolts and slide burner forward until
it clears rear retention mountings. Carefully drop
burner.
e) Re-connect in reverse order.
f) Gas leak check manifold and pilot gas connections.
3.7 BURNER RESET SWITCH, ON/OFF SWITCH
and FILTRATION PUMP SWITCH
a) Remove control panel by undoing fixings at top and
bottom of control panel and unplug control panel.
b) Undo 2 fixings and hinge down switch mounting panel.
c) Remove electrical connections from switch. Remove
switch by squeezing side fixings and pushing it
through aperture.
d) Replace part in reverse order.
3.8 BURNER LOCK OUT NEON
a) Remove control panel by undoing fixings at top and
bottom of panel. Unplug panel.
b) Undo 2 fixings and hinge down switch mounting panel.
c) Remove electrical connections and remove neon
retention nut.
d) Replace part in reverse order.
