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Thor Fryer Manual 12082014 

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Trouble shooting 

 

 

Fault 

Possible Cause 

Remedy 

 

Pilot won’t light. 

 

No gas supply. 

 

Ensure gas isolation valve is turned 

on, and that bottles are not empty. 

 

Call the service provider. 

 

Pilot goes out when gas control 

knob released. 

 

Releasing knob before the 

thermocouple has heated. 

 

Pilot flame too small. 

- Gas pressure too low. 

- Partially blocked pilot injector. 

 

Thermocouple connection to the 

gas control is loose or faulty. 

 

Thermocouple faulty. 

 
 

Electromagnet in the rear of the 

gas control unit is faulty. 

 

Hold knob in for at least 20 

seconds following ignition of the 

pilot. 

 

Clean or replace the pilot injector. 

 
 

Tighten the thermocouple 

connection. 

 

Check that the thermocouple is 

producing between 20-30mV. 

 

Inspect and replace if not in good 

working order. 

 

Call the service provider. 

 

Main burner will not light. 

 

Incorrect supply pressure. 

 

Faulty gas control. 

 

Call the service provider. 

 

Call the service provider. 

 

 

 

NOTE: Vibration shock caused by shaking or pounding baskets on top surface or by slamming door may cause 

Hi-Limit Control Switch to open. If this condition persists, additional cushioning may be added to the rubber 

grommets supporting this control to absorb these shocks

Wiring Diagram

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for GL165-N

Page 1: ...vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances Keep the area free and clear of combustible materials WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can c...

Page 2: ...s Unpacking Location Clearances Assembly Gas Connection Commissioning Operation 10 Operation Guide Filling the Fryer Pot Shutdown Procedure Relighting Automatic Pilot Valve High Limit Control Cleaning...

Page 3: ...READ THE INSTALLATION OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED INTHE EVENT THE USER SMELLS GAS ARE TO BE POST...

Page 4: ...t Chain Gas Supply Requirements Natural Gas G20 Propane G31 Butane G30 GL165 N GL166 N GL165 P GL166 P GL165 P GL166 P Single burner Heat Input 8 8 KW 8 8 KW 8 8 KW 8 8 KW 8 8 KW 8 8 KW Heat Total 26...

Page 5: ...Thor Fryer Manual 12082014 Page 5 Dimensions GL165 P GL165 N GL166 P GL166 N...

Page 6: ...e only to be adjusted by an authorized service agent They are not to be adjusted by the installation person Unpacking Remove all packaging and transit protection from the appliance including all prote...

Page 7: ...250mm 0mm 0mm Assembly NOTE This appliance is assembled before delivery except castors This appliance is fitted with adjustable castors to enable the appliance to be positioned securely and level Thi...

Page 8: ...t the volume of gas necessary for satisfactory performance A combination gas valve and pressure regulator which is provided with each unit is set to maintain a 1 0kPa manifold pressure for natural gas...

Page 9: ...er is level Use along spirit level four ways across the front and rear of the fryer pot and along each edge Commissioning 1 Before leaving the new installation a Check the following functions in accor...

Page 10: ...g procedure and keep the ignition button down longer Adjustment of pilot flame may be necessary 4 When the pilot stays lit turn the knob counter clockwise to the temperature required Do not press down...

Page 11: ...elted Additional solid shortening can then be added until the desired frying depth has been reached 8 Replace the basket support frame over the fryer pot heat tubes Shutdown Procedure Standby Turn the...

Page 12: ...THIS SPACE All burners are lit from constantly burning pilots Turning the valve to the desired flame height is all that is required to put the unit in service Do not permit fans to blow directly at t...

Page 13: ...support frame if applicable and flush out any sediment remaining in the fryer pot with a little hot oil 4 Wipe off the basket support frame and the inside of the fryer pot with a clean cloth CAUTION...

Page 14: ...bove procedure can usually be removed by rubbing the surface with SCOTCH BRITE scouring pads or STAINLESS scouring pads DO NOT USE ORDINARY STEEL WOOL as any particles left on the surface will rust an...

Page 15: ...ce dependable advice or other assistance and for genuine factory parts All units are adjusted at the factory In case of problems in operation at initial installation check type of gas and manifold pre...

Page 16: ...ontrol unit is faulty Hold knob in for at least 20 seconds following ignition of the pilot Clean or replace the pilot injector Tighten the thermocouple connection Check that the thermocouple is produc...

Page 17: ...Explosion drawing GL165 P GL165 N GL166 P GL166 N Thor Fryer Manual 01112013 Page 17...

Page 18: ...1068571 1 7 Basket GL165 P GL165 N GL166 P GL166 N 01 10 1061027 2 8 Flue Rear GL165 P GL165 N GL166 P GL166 N 01 15 1066336 01 15 1066411 1 9 Fryer Restraint Chain GL165 P GL166 P GL165 N GL166 N 06...

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