Cleaning The Gas Valve Vent Tube (If Applicable); Adjusting Burner Manifold Gas Pressure - Frymaster Dean FPHD Service & Parts Manual

HIGH EFFICIENCY DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS

1.3 Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent Tube (if applicable)

1. Set the fryer power switch and the gas valve to the OFF position.
2. Carefully unscrew the vent tube from the gas valve. NOTE: The vent tube may be straightened
for ease in removal.
3. Pass a piece of ordinary binding wire (.052 inch diameter) through the tube to remove any
obstruction. Remove the wire and blow through the tube to ensure it is clear.
4. Reinstall tube and bend so that the opening is pointing downward.

1.4 Adjusting Burner Manifold Gas Pressure

This task should be performed by qualified service personnel only.
1. Ensure that the gas valve knob is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the pressure tap plug from the gas valve (see arrows in photos below for location).
3. Insert the manometer fitting into the pressure tap hole.
4. Place the gas valve in the ON position then place the fryer power switch in the ON position.
When the burner lights and continues to burn, check the gas pressure reading against the table on
page 1-1.
5. To adjust burner gas pressure, remove the cap from the gas valve regulator and adjust to correct
pressure.
6. Place the fryer power switch and the gas valve in the OFF position. Remove the manometer
fitting from the pressure tap hole and reinstall the pressure tap plug.
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