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DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE)
CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS
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4.1.1 Pilot Lighting Procedures, Standing Pilot Only
Initial Pilot Lighting: All Dean fryers are tested, adjusted and calibrated to sea level conditions
before leaving the factory. Adjustments to assure proper operation of pilot may be necessary on
installation to meet local conditions, low gas pressure, differences in altitude and variations in gas
characteristics. These adjustments correct possible problems caused by rough handling or vibration
during shipment, and are to be performed only by qualified service personnel. These adjustments
are the responsibility of the customer and/or the dealer and are not covered by the Dean Industries
warranty.
The inlet pipe at the lower rear of the fryer brings incoming gas to the pilot safety control valve, then
to the pilot and main burners. The pilot is located high in the cabinet center, at the base of the
frypot.
Light the pilot as follows:
1. Turn off the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
2. Turn the operating thermostat or the computer off.
3. Depress the pilot gas cock dial on the combination control valve and turn to "OFF".
4. Wait approximately 5 minutes for accumulated gas to disperse.
Note: Inspect high-limit thermostat/temperature probe location prior to filling
frypot with water or oil. Ensure that connecting hardware is intact and bulbs are
properly attached.
5. Fill the frypot with oil or water to the bottom OIL LEVEL line scribed on the frypot back.
Ensure that heating tubes are covered in liquid prior to engaging burners.
6. Open the manual shut-off valve on the incoming service line.
7. Apply lighted match or taper to the pilot burner head.
8. Turn the gas cock dial on the control valve to "Pilot", then depress and hold the dial until
the pilot stays lit (approximately 1 minute).
9. If the pilot fails to stay lit, depress the dial and re-light the pilot, depressing the dial
longer before releasing.
10. When the pilot stays lit, turn the gas cock dial to "ON".
11. Turn the operating thermostat, computer or controller on, then ensure the main burners
ignite from the pilot.