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3. Wrap the motor with plastic wrap to prevent water from entering it. Spray degreaser or
detergent on the blower wheel and the blower housing. Allow it to soak for five minutes. Rinse
the wheel and housing with hot tap water, then dry with a clean cloth (see Figure 3).
Blower Housing
Blower Wheel
Wrap the motor and wires
with plastic wrap or a
plastic bag.
Figure 3
4. Remove the plastic wrap from the blower motor assembly. Reassemble the blower motor
assembly and blower housing. Reinstall the blower assembly in the fryer.
5. Reinstall the blower shield or shield assembly.
6. Light the fryer in accordance with the procedure described in Chapter 3, Section 3.2.2.
7. After the burners have been lit for at least 90 seconds, observe the flames through the burner
viewing ports located on each side of the combustion air blower (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
The air/gas mixture is properly adjusted when the burner manifold pressure is in accordance with the
applicable table on page 2-7 and the burners display a bright orange-red glow. If a blue flame is
observed, or if there are dark spots on a burner face, the air/gas mixture requires adjustment.
On the side of the blower housing opposite the motor is a plate with one or two locking nuts.
Loosen the nut(s) enough to allow the plate to be moved, then adjust the position of the plate to open
Right
Viewing
Port
Left Viewing
Port is Behind
Motor
(NOTE: Blower
shield omitted
for clarity.)