O
PERATION
S
OUTHBEND
F
RYERS
P
AGE
14 O
PERATOR
’
S
M
ANUAL
1182026
REV
3
OPERATION
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
Southbend 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 12 to place the fryer
back in operation. If the problem persists, contact your Southbend Service Representative or the Southbend
Service Department.
!
WARNING
In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the combination gas valve and contact
the local gas company or gas supplier for service.
