KRATOS GAS FLOOR FRYERS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Page 13
Revision 07/29/2021
6. Pack solid shortening into the zone below the tubes, all spaces between the tubes, and at least an
inch above the top of the tubes before lighting the fryer. If any air spaces are left around the heat
tube surfaces when the heat is turned on, the tube surfaces will become red hot, burn the solid
shortening, weaken the frypot, and could result in a fire.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MELT A SOLID BLOCK OF SHORTENING ON TOP OF THE HEAT TUBES.
NEVER START THE BURNERS WHEN THE FRYPOT IS EMPTY. THIS WILL CAUSE CRACKED
SEAM WELDS AND YOUR FRYER WILL LEAK COOKING OIL, THIS IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION
7. To prevent burning or scorching the solid shortening, keep the thermostat set at the lowest
temperature until all the solid shortening between and above the tubes has been melted. Additional
solid shortening can then be added until the desired frying depth has been reached.
8. Replace the basket support frame over the frypot heat tubes.
RELIGHTING
In the event of a main burner ignition failure, a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re-
establishing the ignition source.
1. Shut off all gas.
2. Wait five minutes.
3.
Follow the “Lighting” procedure described on page 11.
AUTOMATIC PILOT VALVE
The Automatic Pilot Valve provides an automatic safety shutoff for the fryer when the pilot flame is
extinguished. When the pilot flame is burning, the valve is held open electromagnetically by the electrical
current from a thermopile in the pilot flame. When the pilot flame goes out, generation of current ceases
and the valve closes automatically.
HIGH LIMIT CONTROL
Fryers are equipped with a secondary heat control that prevents the oil temperature from rising above
450°F. (Because of the accuracy tolerance of the sensor, the oil temperature may reach as high as 475°F.)
In the event the fryer shuts down due to this condition, the oil must be cooled to below 400°F before the
pilot burner can be re-
ignited. When the oil has cooled, use the “Lighting” procedure on page 11 to place
the fryer back in operation. If the problem persists, contact your Service Representative or the Service
Department.
