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L22-330 R1 (10/12)

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  • Page 1 Solstice Electric Fryers  SE Series  Service Manual      L22-330 R1 (10/12)
  • Page 2   Notice  In the event of problems or questions about your order, contact the Pitco Frialator factory at (603) 225-6684. In the event of problems or questions about your equipment, contact the Pitco Frialator Authorized Service and Parts representative (ASAP) covering your area, or contact Pitco at the numbers listed above.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Table of Contents  Serial Numbers ...................... 5   Theory of Operation .................... 7   Fryer Components Operation ......................8   Heating System ........................... 8   Hi-Limit System..........................8   Filter System ............................9   SE Model  ........................ 10   Accessing Fryer for Servicing ......................11   Powering Down the Unit ........................11  ...
  • Page 4 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Circuit Breaker ......................46   Replacing the Pump Relay ........................ 47   Troubleshooting and Problem Isolation .............. 48   Troubleshooting and Problem Isolation ................... 49   Interpretation of Solid State Controller Lights ................. 49   Solid State Thermostat Field Calibration ..................50  ...

  • Page 5: Serial Numbers

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Serial Numbers      SE Series Service Manual  5 ...
  • Page 6 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers        SE Series Service Manual  6 ...

  • Page 7: Theory Of Operation

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers        Theory of Operation      SE Series Service Manual  7 ...

  • Page 8: Fryer Components Operation

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Fryer Components Operation  The SE fryer components function in specific order of operation. Knowing and understanding the sequence of fryer and components operation enables you to diagnose equipment failure more accurately. Heating System  The unit is connected to line voltage: ...

  • Page 9: Filter System

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Filter System   Opening the RED return valve handle, does the following:  Opens the return valve to that vat.  Closes the pump proximity switch causing the “pump run” relay to be energized.  Starts the pump motor.

  • Page 10: Se Model

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers       SE Model    SE Series Service Manual  10 ...

  • Page 11: Accessing Fryer For Servicing

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Accessing Fryer for Servicing  Powering Down the Unit  1. Press the OFF button on control panel. 3. Unplug all power cord and disconnect power. 2. Slide button to solid state.   SE Series Service Manual  11 ...

  • Page 12: Removing The Controller Front Panel Bezel

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Removing the Controller Front Panel Bezel 1. Remove the two (2) screws on the controller 3. Disconnect the controller wiring harness. panel using a Phillips screwdriver. 4. Remove the controller panel front bezel from the 2. Pull out the controller panel front bezel.

  • Page 13: Removing The Entrance Box Covers

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Removing the Entrance Box Covers  1. Remove the two (2) screws on the entrance box 3. Remove the two (2) screws on the entrance box lower cover located on the left side of the unit upper cover using a Philips screwdriver.

  • Page 14: Removing The Entrance Box Wire Guard

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Removing the Entrance Box Wire Guard  1. Remove the two (2) screws on the wire guard 3. Follow steps 1 through 2 in reverse to reinstall using a 5/16 inch hex wrench. the entrance wire guard. 2. Slide the wire guard down to remove.

  • Page 15: Removing The Relay Board

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Removing the Relay Board  1. Remove the front panel. See “Removing the 4. Remove the relay board. Controller Front Panel Bezel” on page 12. 5. Follow steps 1 through 4 in reverse to reinstall 2. Disconnect all the connections (J41, J35, J32, the relay board.

  • Page 16: Removing Solid State Thermostat (If Necessary)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Removing Solid State Thermostat (If Necessary)  1. Remove the two (2) screws, which hold the solid 2. Disconnect solid state thermostat control state thermostat, using a 5/16 inch socket. harness.   SE Series Service Manual  16 ...

  • Page 17: Checking Resistance

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Checking Resistance  Checking the Resistance of the Transformer   Disconnect all electrical power. Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Controller Front Panel Bezel” on page 12), entrance box covers (see “Removing the Entrance Box Covers” on page 13), and entrance box wire guard (see “Removing the Entrance Box Wire Guard”...

  • Page 18: Diagram Identifying Terminals For Second Resistance

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Diagram Identifying Terminals for Second Resistance  PP10429 PP10428 Secondary Resistance Secondary Resistance Volts Resistance Volts Resistance 10 ‐ 6 10 ‐ 6 Primary   Resistance Primary   Resistance Volts Resistance Volts Resistance 5 ‐ 1 240V 30.4 5 ‐ 1 480V 119.5   5 ‐ 2 208V 25.3 5 ‐ 2 440V 107.7 5 ‐ 3 120V 5 ‐ 3 380V 90.2    ...

  • Page 19: Checking The Resistance Of The Safety Contactor

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Checking the Resistance of the Safety Contactor   1. Remove the front panel (see “Removing the 3. Connect the multimeter to the coil connections Controller Front Panel Bezel” on page 12), and check the resistance. entrance box covers (see “Removing the Entrance Box Covers” on page 13), and entrance box wire guard (see “Removing the Entrance...

  • Page 20: Checking The Resistance Of The Hd Contactor

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Checking the Resistance of the HD Contactor   1. Remove the front panel (see “Removing the 3. Connect the multimeter to the connections and Controller Front Panel Bezel” on page 12), check the resistance. entrance box covers (see “Removing the Entrance Box Covers” on page 13), and entrance box wire guard (see “Removing the Entrance...

  • Page 21: Checking The Resistance Of The Hi-Limit

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Checking the Resistance of the Hi‐Limit  1. Remove the Hi-Limit connection. 2. Connect the multimeter to the Hi-limit leads and check the resistance.   SE Series Service Manual  21 ...

  • Page 22: Checking The Resistance Of The Probe

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Checking the Resistance of the Probe  1. Remove the probe connection. 2. Connect the multimeter to the thermostat leads and check the resistance. See “Probe Resistance Chart” on page 55.   SE Series Service Manual  22 ...

  • Page 23: Replacing The Relay Board And Paper

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Relay Board and Paper   1. Remove the front panel. See “Removing the 4. Remove the existing insulator and replace with a Controller Front Panel Bezel” on page 12. new insulator. 2. Remove the relay board. See “” on page 15.
  • Page 24 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      4. Remove transformer box from the unit. Transformer Wiring  NOTE: Wire according to the appropriate voltage. 5. Follow steps 1 through 3 in reverse to install the new transformer.   SE Series Service Manual  24 ...

  • Page 25: Replacing The Dvi Switch

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the DVI Switch  1. Remove the two (2) screws, which hold the 3. Unfasten the switch harness from the wire proximity sensor on the drain handle, using a channel. flathead screwdriver. 4. Remove the switch from mounting plate using a narrow tip flathead screwdriver.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Safety Contactor

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Safety Contactor   1. Remove the six (6) screws from the safety 3. Remove the bottom screw on the safety contactor using a flathead screwdriver. contactor using a Philips screwdriver. 4. Remove the safety contactor. Wires to Safety Contactor Connections  Table  Safety Contactor...

  • Page 27: Replacing The Hd Contactor

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the HD Contactor   1. Remove the six (6) screws from the HD 4. Remove the bottom screw on the mounting plate contactor using a Philips screwdriver. using a Philips screwdriver. 2. Remove the top screw on the mounting plate 5.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Probe

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Probe   1. Remove the basket hanger. 4. Remove the probe nut with 7/16 inch socket. 2. Remove one (1) of the screws from probe 5. Cut the probe wires at the termination end connected to the entrance box wire channel.
  • Page 29 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      8. Slide the probe wires through the tank fitting. Split  Left Right Tank Tank Doors 11. Follow steps 1 through 4 in reverse to finish the 9. Install the connectors onto the wires (black with replacement of the probe.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Hi-Limit

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Hi‐Limit   1. Remove the two (2) screws on the hi-limit clamp 5. Pull the hi-limit and wires through the tank using a Phillips screwdriver. fitting. 6. Slide the wires of new hi-limit through the tank fitting and install a new hi-limit cartridge.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Element

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Element   1. Remove the basket hanger and probe clamps 3. Push down on the front of the element, and pull (see steps 1 through 3 in “Replacing the Probe” out the back to expose the element supply wires.
  • Page 32 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      6. Replace the element o-rings, if needed. 7. Follow steps 1 through 5 in reverse to finish the replacement of the new element.   SE Series Service Manual  32 ...

  • Page 33: Replacing The Tank

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Tank  1. Remove all the front panels (see “Removing the 4. Loosen the entrance box heat shield sides (top Controller Front Panel Bezel” on page 12), and bottom) using a 5/16 inch hex wrench. entrance box covers (see “Removing the Entrance Box Covers”...
  • Page 34 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      7. Loosen the four (4) drain elbow bolts using a 11. Disconnect the following connectors at the wire 9/16 inch socket. channel: DVI switch, probes, and hi-limit. 12. Remove the basket hangers. 8. Slide the entire drain line assembly off of the drain extension nipples.
  • Page 35 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      14. Remove the two (2) screws, which hold the front 18. Remove the cotter pin from filter return handle of the splash back, using a flathead screwdriver. using needle-nose pliers and disconnect from 3- way return valve.
  • Page 36 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      21. Remove the channel strip by pulling up. 25. Set tank on floor. 26. Remove the drain valve using a pipe wrench. 22. Score the silicon sealer between the tanks using a flathead screwdriver or utility knife.
  • Page 37 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      29. Remove the four (4) screws on the entrance box 33. Remove the entrance box heat shields using a using a 5/16 inch socket. 5/16 inch hex wrench. 30. Remove the two (2) mounting screws on the 34.

  • Page 38: Filter System

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Filter System    SE Series Service Manual  38 ...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Flush Hose Assembly And Valve

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Flush Hose Assembly and Valve   1. Remove the lower connection at the 3-way 4. Remove two (2) screws holding the flush hose return valve in the back of the unit using a assembly using a 5/16 socket. 15/16 inch wrench. 5. Remove the flush hose assembly.
  • Page 40 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      7. Remove the two (2) screws from the valve 9. Lift bracket out and slide forward. mounting brackets using a 5/16 socket. 10. Bend down tabs of the stem nut washer using a needle-nose plier. 8. Slide the bracket to the back of the assembly.
  • Page 41 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      12. Remove the handle. 14. Remove the piping using a 15/16 inch wrench on the valve and an adjustable wrench on the piping. 13. Remove the mounting bracket. 15. Replace the flush hose assembly and valve by following steps 1 through 14 in reverse.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Filter Pump And Motor

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Filter Pump and Motor   Removing the Filter Pump and Motor  1. Loosen the pump inlet tube using a crescent 3. Pull out pump inlet tube. wrench. 4. Remove filter pan cover (not shown). 5. Disconnect the connections and power supply cords from the filter pump.
  • Page 43 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      7. Remove one (1) screw, which holds the bracket, 10. Lower the filter pump to the floor and then pull using a 5/16 inch socket. it out. 8. Remove the bracket. 11. Remove the three (3) bolts on the bottom of the filter pump base using a 1/2 inch open-ended wrench.

  • Page 44: Replacing Seal Kit

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      13. Remove existing piping from old filter pump 14. Reinstall a new filter pump by following steps 1 using two adjustable wrenches. through 13 in reverse. Replacing Seal Kit 1. Remove the four (4) bolts on filter pump using 3.

  • Page 45: Removing The Filter Pump From The Motor

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Removing the Filter Pump from the Motor 1. Remove the two (2) bolts holding the filter 2. Remove the filter pump head from the motor. pump head to the motor using a 1/2 inch open- ended wrench. 3. Reinstall the filter pump head to the motor by following steps 1 through 2 in reverse.

  • Page 46: Replacing The Pump Relay And Circuit Breaker

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Pump Relay and Circuit Breaker   Replacing the Circuit Breaker  1. Disconnect the connections and power supply 4. Remove all wires on the circuit breaker using cords from the filter pump. needle-nose pliers. 2. Remove the pump box. 5. Squeeze the tabs on the circuit breaker and push it out.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Pump Relay

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Replacing the Pump Relay 1. Remove the two (2) screws, which hold the 2. Remove all wires on the pump relay using pump relay, using a Phillips screwdriver. needle-nose pliers. See “Wiring Schematics” on page 57. 3. Remove the pump relay.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting And Problem Isolation

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Troubleshooting  and  Problem Isolation    SE Series Service Manual  48 ...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting And Problem Isolation

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Troubleshooting and Problem Isolation  Interpretation of Solid State Controller Lights    SE Series Service Manual  49 ...

  • Page 50: Solid State Thermostat Field Calibration

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Solid State Thermostat Field Calibration  If field calibration is necessary, follow these steps: 1. Allow appliance to heat to set point, and then allow 30 minutes to stabilize. 2. Measure the vat center oil temperature and compare this with the knob pointer scale.

  • Page 51: Component Troubleshooting

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Component Troubleshooting  The following sections provide troubleshooting information for the fryer components. Probe   The resistance of the probe changes as the temperature changes. The resistance decreases as the temperature rises.  The lower the temperature, the greater the resistance change is per degree of temperature change. As the temperature approaches the working range of the probe, the resistance change becomes more linear.

  • Page 52: Drain Valve And Return Valve Switches

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      To test the hi-limit, use a 2kς - 5 kς resistor to simulate a 230°F - 275°F temperature. This causes the elements to heat continuously until the hi-limit trips or the fryer is turned off.  If testing with the computer, plug the resistor in at connector J41 behind the front panel.

  • Page 53: Computer Control

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      When the board receives a 24 VDC HD input at pin #6 on connector J31 or J33, the HD indicator is illuminated, the HD relay is energized and there is continuity between pin #1 and pin #2 at connector J32.
  • Page 54 Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers       If the green and yellow indicators on the left illuminate on and off when the controller is turned on, this indicates an open or shorted probe or wires in between the probe and the controller. ...

  • Page 55: Probe Resistance Chart

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Probe Resistance Chart  Probe Resistance in 5°F Increments. Probe Probe Probe Probe Probe Probe Resistance Resistance Resistance Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp (Ohms) (Ohms) (Ohms) (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) (°F) (°C) -12.2 562734 79.4 11719 171.1 1058.23 -9.4 483875 82.2...

  • Page 56: Wiring Diagrams

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers                                      Wiring Diagrams    SE Series Service Manual  56 ...

  • Page 57: Simplified Wiring Diagrams

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Simplified Wiring Diagrams   SE Series Service Manual    57 ...

  • Page 58: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (Controls)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (Controls)    SE Series Service Manual    58 ...

  • Page 59: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (Replacement Parts List)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (Replacement Parts List)    SE Series Service Manual    59 ...

  • Page 60: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (Basket Lift Option)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (Basket Lift Option)    SE Series Service Manual    60 ...

  • Page 61: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (Filter Pump Option)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (Filter Pump Option)    SE Series Service Manual    61 ...

  • Page 62: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Twin Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Twin Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    62 ...

  • Page 63: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Full Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Full Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    63 ...

  • Page 64: Us And Canada Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Full Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      US and Canada Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Full Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    64 ...

  • Page 65: Export And Ce Wiring Diagrams (Filter Pump Option)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Export and CE Wiring Diagrams (Filter Pump Option)    SE Series Service Manual    65 ...

  • Page 66: Export And Ce Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Twin Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Export and CE Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Twin Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    66 ...

  • Page 67: Export And Ce Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Full Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Export and CE Wiring Diagrams (Single Phase Full Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    67 ...

  • Page 68: Export And Ce Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Full Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Export and CE Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Full Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    68 ...

  • Page 69: Export And Ce Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Twin Wye Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Export and CE Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Twin WYE Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    69 ...

  • Page 70: Export And Ce Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Twin Delta Vat)

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Export and CE Wiring Diagrams (3 Phase Twin Delta Vat)    SE Series Service Manual    70 ...

  • Page 71: Notes

    Pitco Solstice Electric Fryers      Notes    SE Series Service Manual    71 ...
  • Page 72 Frialator Authorized Service and Parts 225-6684 World Wide representative (ASAP) covering your www.pitco.com area or contact Pitco at the number listed to the left. MAILING ADDRESS – P.O. BOX 501 CONCORD, NH 03302-0501 SHIPPING ADDRESS – 10 FERRY STREET, CONCORD, NH 03301  ...

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