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Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.

819-5686

24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633

March 2005

FBCR18 & FBKR18 Series

Gas Rethermalizers

Installation, Operation, Service, and Parts Manual

Summary of Contents for FBCR18 Series

Page 1: ...cial Food Equipment Service Association recommends using CFESA Certified Technicians 819 5686 24 Hour Service Hotline 1 800 551 8633 March 2005 FBCR18 FBKR18 Series Gas Rethermalizers Installation Ope...

Page 2: ...fficials and Code Administrators International Inc BOCA and the Food Service Sanitation Manual of the U S Food and Drug Administration NOTICE Drawings and photos used in this manual are intended to il...

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Page 4: ...3 1 Programming the FBCR18 Series Computer 3 2 Operating the FBCR18 Series Rethermalizer 3 2 Using the FBCR18 Chill Feature 3 3 FBCR18 Temperature Display Options 3 3 FBCR18 Computer Display Messages...

Page 5: ...g an Ignition Module 6 5 6 6 5 Replacing an Ignitor Assembly 6 6 6 6 6 Replacing the Combustion Air Blower 6 6 6 6 7 Replacing the Gas Valve 6 6 6 6 8 Replacing a Burner Assembly 6 7 6 6 9 Replacing t...

Page 6: ...plate affixed to the inside of the door Parts orders may be placed directly with your local FASC or distributor Included with the unit when shipped from the factory is a list of FASCs If you do not h...

Page 7: ...d FBKR18 Series Gas Rethermalizers are specifically designed to rethermalize meats sauces and other vacuum packaged foods at a safe temperature range that prevents overcook ing They can be configured...

Page 8: ...rvice and parts manuals and to stock a pre scribed minimum amount of Frymaster equipment parts A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Service Centers FASC was included with the unit when it was shippe...

Page 9: ...n the country in which the equipment is installed Upon arrival inspect the rethermalizer carefully for visible or concealed damage See Shipping Damage Claim Procedure in Chapter 1 WARNING Frymaster ap...

Page 10: ...ity should be contacted for information related to hood construction and installation DANGER Do not attach an apron drain to a single rethermalizer The rethermalizer may become unstable tip over and c...

Page 11: ...he interference at his own expense If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio and television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the booklet How to Ide...

Page 12: ...options is chosen Teflon thread seal tape or Loctite PST56765 or equivalent thread sealer must be used when installing the fittings NOTE 2 Either hot or cold water may be connected to the unit Connec...

Page 13: ...ice DANGER Dry firing your unit will cause damage to the cookpot Always ensure that water is in the cookpot before firing the unit GAS CONNECTIONS AND PIPE SIZES The size of the gas supply pipe is ver...

Page 14: ...2 5 Converting to Another Gas Type This equipment is configured at the factory for either natural gas or LP Propane gas If you desire to switch from one type of gas to the other a gas conversion kit...

Page 15: ...III CM III computers Although the computers are very similar in appearance and to standard CM III computers they are not interchangeable 3 2 FBCR18 Series Computer This computer has 12 programmable p...

Page 16: ...ns to enter the desired heating time in minutes and seconds Press the Program Mode switch to lock it in 6 SELP again appears in the display To program the heating time for another product press the pr...

Page 17: ...ming CodE Prompts you to enter a sequence of numbers to change functions CYCL Indicates the rethermalizer is in the burner on off cycle mode HI Indicates the water temperature is more than 3 F above s...

Page 18: ...5 Boil Mode Switch 2 Power Switches 6 Product Buttons 1 through 5 3 Temperature Check Program Lock 7 Product Buttons 6 through 10 4 Program Mode Switch 8 Simmer Mode Switch PROGRAMMING THE FBKR18 SER...

Page 19: ...The rethermalizing time can be programmed up to 59 59 Press to lock in the new time NOTE The computer can be programmed for either standard or slow clock The standard clock displays minutes and second...

Page 20: ...higher than the setpoint c four dashes indicates the cookpot temperature is in the rethermalizing range d HELP indicates a heating problem e Prob indicates a problem with the computer temperature prob...

Page 21: ...BKR18 BOIL OR SIMMER MODE OPTIONS Pressing the Boil Mode L switch overrides the programmed setpoint and the cookpot temperature rises to boiling at 212 F 100 C When the unit is in boil mode boiL appea...

Page 22: ...d valve will cut off the water flow On FBKR18 Series units a manual fill momentary switch located on the component box cover inside the door may be pressed to override the solenoid valve and add water...

Page 23: ...button On FBKR18 Series units press the Boil L switch and allow the boil out solution to boil for one hour 4 After the solution heats for an hour turn the unit off allow the solution to cool then add...

Page 24: ...fectively clean and sanitize food contact surfaces Read the directions for use and precautionary statements before use Particular attention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length...

Page 25: ...wiring harness marking each to ensure proper reconnection 3 Remove the 4 nuts and bolts securing the blower to its mounting bracket and remove the blower from beneath the rethermalizer 4 Remove the 3...

Page 26: ...wire 052 inch diameter through the tube to remove any obstruction 4 Remove the wire then blow through the tube to ensure it is clear 5 Reinstall tube and bend so that the opening is pointing downward...

Page 27: ...Pressure Natural 3 5 W C 0 8 kPa LP 8 25 W C 2 5 kPa 4 If necessary adjust the burner gas pressure by removing the cap from the gas valve regulator and turning the regulator screw to obtain the correc...

Page 28: ...uch instances the Frymaster Technical Service Department will make every effort to help you identify and resolve the problem When troubleshooting a problem always use a process of elimination starting...

Page 29: ...ormer failed interface board or failed computer Open control panel by removing screws in upper corners Is WATER LED on interface board illuminated Use bottle brush to clean water level sensors Did LED...

Page 30: ...r to troubleshooting guide BURNERS DO NOT LIGHT Insert a good grade thermometer into cookpot with tip near the temperature probe and wait two minutes Press the Temperature Check button once to display...

Page 31: ...oving screws in each upper corner Is HEAT LED on interface board illuminated Problem is with a failed interface board or a malfunctioning computer Call FASC Problem is with the gas supply or ignition...

Page 32: ...control panel reconnect unit to electrical power and press Power Switch ON Does computer operate properly Problem resolved Press Power Switch OFF disconnect unit from electrical power open control pa...

Page 33: ...ct it from the interface board install the new harness and then reverse steps 1 and 2 to complete the process 4 Disconnect the ground wire from the computer Remove the control panel by lifting it from...

Page 34: ...as valve The ignitor assembly consists of a spark plug an enrichment tube and a flame sensor At start up the power switch is placed in the ON position supplying approximately 12 volts DC to the heat c...

Page 35: ...alizer s individual components without requiring excessive wiring and allows the computer to execute commands from one central point The part number for the interface board used in this equipment is 8...

Page 36: ...arranged one above the other on the left front of the cookpot When water contacts the sensors they are grounded The lower sensor acts as a safety device to keep the burner from firing when there is no...

Page 37: ...nsing wire on the ignitor This is accomplished as follows 1 Turn the unit OFF press the button 2 Disconnect the white flame sensor wire from one of the burner ignitor assemblies and connect it to the...

Page 38: ...new part 9 Reattach the 12 pin connector to the interface board replace the component box cover and close and secure the control panel 6 6 3 Replacing the Interface Board 1 Unplug the rethermalizer 2...

Page 39: ...n the new module tapered end in 7 Install the new module in the component box and reconnect the wires removed in step 4 8 Replace component box cover and close and secure control pane 6 6 5 Replacing...

Page 40: ...steps 1 5 to complete installation 13 Check burner manifold gas pressure in accordance with procedure given in Chapter 4 6 6 8 Replacing a Burner Assembly NOTE If space permits it is recommended that...

Page 41: ...ature probe from the cookpot Leave wires attached 8 Disconnect the water fill line at the cookpot and at the solenoid valve inlet 9 Disconnect the wires from the water level sensors marking them to fa...

Page 42: ...there are no indicator lights illuminated on the unit The main indication of a problem with the gas supply is failure of the unit to fire Verify that the gas line quick disconnect fitting if used is...

Page 43: ...is not immediately lighting When ignition does take place the excess gas explodes into flame rather than smoothly igniting The primary causes of popping are Incorrect or fluctuating gas pressure A def...

Page 44: ...000 volts Examine the ignitor for any signs of cracking A cracked ignitor must be replaced If all other causes have been ruled out examine the burner tiles for any signs of cracking If found the burne...

Page 45: ...Computer Related Problems The computer used in FBKR18 Series rethermalizers is a specially modified Computer Magic III computer part number 806 9396 Standard CM III computers will not operate this eq...

Page 46: ...for LP Propane Natural Is incoming gas pressure 6 14 W C 1 49 3 49 kPa Is incoming gas pressure 11 14 W C 2 74 3 49 kPa Problem is with gas supply to fryer Is burner manifold gas pressure 3 5 W C 0 8...

Page 47: ...J2 Pin 4 Probable cause is a failed interface board Probable cause is a failed interface board or failed temperature probe Is 24VAC present on gas valve 24VAC circuit is OK Is WATER LED illuminated Pr...

Page 48: ...THE 24VAC CIRCUIT 24V LEG OF DUAL VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER K3 K6 K4 WATER SOLENOID VALVE GAS VALVE BLOWER CENTRIFUGAL SWITCH LEFT IGNITION MODULE RIGHT IGNITION MODULE LED J2 PIN 7 WATER HEAT J2 PIN 2 J2 P...

Page 49: ...ks If found replace probe Determine temperature of water in cookpot using a thermometer or pyrometer placed at tip of probe Is resistance approximately equal to that given in the Probe Resistance Char...

Page 50: ...3 13 107 1158 42 158 1264 70 209 1369 98 260 1473 127 57 1055 14 108 1160 42 159 1266 71 210 1371 99 261 1475 127 58 1057 14 109 1162 43 160 1268 71 211 1373 99 262 1477 128 59 1059 15 110 1164 43 161...

Page 51: ...6 18 6 9 Simplified Wiring Diagrams FBKR18 ONLY...

Page 52: ...WITCH 55C BLK 24V BLK 22C 6C WHT 23C LOAD LINE 32C 31C SOLENOID 8050875F LINE 12V 1 6 SOUND TEMP PROBE WHT 101C WHT BLK PIN 1 J1 J4 J2 J3 J5 PIN 1 PIN 1 1 5 4 3 2 6 8 7 12 9 10 11 HI LEVEL PROBE LO LE...

Page 53: ...5 3 ON OFF 4 6 8 Q2 U2A U2D U2B U2C J3 COMPUTER INTERFACE BOARD 806 9295 LOW WATER SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE K4 HEAT K3 LATCH K5 J1 2 1 4 3 5 DN UP DN UP COM K2 K1 RIGHT PRODUCT BUTTONS OPTIONAL BASKET...

Page 54: ...and Insulation Kit 826 1714 Natural Gas 826 1715 Propane Gas 4 807 1564 Blower Combustion Air 120V for 230 240V units use 807 1712 5 823 2528 Mount Combustion Air Blower 816 0055 Insulation Blower Mou...

Page 55: ...00 4521 Retainer Cabinet Back Insulation 11 812 1141 Insulation Cabinet Back 12 900 1552 Gusset 13 900 4505 Top Brace 14 900 7376 Channel Base Side 15 900 4504 Channel Base Front Rear 16 806 3853 Door...

Page 56: ...e on FBKR18 Series rethermalizer only 806 9295 Interface Board 807 0154 Cordset 120VAC 809 0349 Spacer 4mm x 6mm Aluminum Interface Board Standoff 809 0446 Spacer Ignition Module Standoff 1 807 2176 T...

Page 57: ...t Side 5 900 1762 Retainer Insulation 6 823 2005 Flue 7 900 1893 Flue Extension Cookpot 8 816 0271 Insulation Flue 9 900 1894 Flue Extension Cookpot Rear 10 806 7552SP Sensor Assembly Upper or Lower W...

Page 58: ...Pipe Hex Head 4 813 0354 Elbow NPT x 90 x Tube Brass 5 813 0016 Nipple x NPT BM 6 813 0004 Elbow NPT x 90 BM 7 813 0433 Nipple NPT x 2 BM 8 813 0304 Bushing x Flush BM 9 813 0301 Tee Male x NPT x Bra...

Page 59: ...1 5 Brass 6 900 2916 Bracket Water Pressure Regulator Valve 7 810 1025 Compression Fitting Straight 8 900 5210 Bracket Vacuum Breaker 9 806 5565 Valve Assembly Solenoid 10 910 5228 Tubing Pot to Solen...

Page 60: ...ort Louisiana 71135 1000 Shipping Address 8700 Line Avenue Shreveport Louisiana 71106 TEL 1 318 865 1711 FAX Parts 1 318 219 7140 FAX Tech Support 1 318 219 7135 Price 10 00 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STAT...

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