Modular Basket Lift Malfunctions - Frymaster 47 SERIES Installation, Operation, Service, And Parts Manual

The clamps, which hold the drain tube sec-
tions together, may loosen over time as the
tubes expand and contract with heating and
cooling during use. If the section of drain tube
connected to the drain valve is removed for
whatever reason, make sure that its grommet
is in good condition and properly fitted around
the nipple of the drain when it is reinstalled.
Also, check to insure that the drain tube runs
downward from the drain along its whole
length and has no low points where oil or
shortening may accumulate.

7.9.7 Modular Basket Lift Malfunctions

47 Series fryers may optionally be equipped
with automatic basket lifts to ensure uniform
cooking times. The lifts may be configured
for manual control or for control via a Basket
Lift Timer or Computer Magic III computer.
Basket lifts will always come in pairs, al-
though each operates independently.
47 SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 7: SERVICE PROCEDURES
MODULAR BASKET LIFT
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A lift consists of a toothed rod to which the
basket lift arm is attached, a reversible-drive
gear motor, and a pair of roller-activated mi-
croswitches. The gear motor engages the teeth
in the rod, moving it up or down depending
upon the direction of rotation of the motor.
Microswitches at the upper and lower limits of
movement stop the motor when the basket is
in the full up or full down position. In units
configured for manual (push-button) controls,
a mechanical timer controls voltage to the
system. A rotary knob is turned to set the
cook time, and pressing the button in the mid-
dle of the knob activates the motor by apply-
ing power through the lower micro-switch.
The motor drives the basket lift down. As the
rod moves downward, it closes the upper mi-
croswitch, preparing the motor to run in the
opposite direction when the cooking time has
expired. When the rod contacts the lower mi-
croswitch, power to the motor is cut and the
motor stops.
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