Frymaster G18FB Series Installation & Operation Manual page 32

The air/gas mixture is properly adjusted
when the burner manifold pressure is in
accordance with the applicable table on
page 5-7 and the burners display a bright
orange-red glow. If a blue flame is ob-
served, or if there are dark spots on a
burner face, the air/gas mix requires ad-
justment.
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 or close
the air intake opening until a bright
orange-red glow is obtained.
hold the plate in position and tighten the
locking nut(s).
Cleaning Procedure for All Other Blowers
1. Remove the 3 hex-head bolts from the
blower mounting bracket. (For FPG18FB
units, slide the filter pan out of the unit
and move out of the way before removing
the bolts.)
Upper bolts are behind shield.
2. Lower the blower assembly and rotate it so
that the plate covering the side is facing
you. Remove the screw securing the plate
to the motor housing.
G18FB & G24FB SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 5: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Carefully
Lower bolt.
Remove this screw.
3. Using a χ-inch allen wrench, loosen the 2
setscrews securing the blower wheel to the
shaft.
Setscrews
4. Pull the blower wheel out of the housing
and clean with a detergent solution or non-
toxic degreaser. Rinse and dry the wheel
thoroughly.
5. Slip the blower wheel back onto the shaft,
ensuring that one of the setscrews aligns
with the flat surface of the shaft before
tightening them. Spin the wheel and ad-
just its position as necessary to ensure that
it does not rub the housing.
6. Tighten the setscrews snugly, replace the
cover plate, and remount the blower as-
sembly to its bracket.
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