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SERVICE & PARTS MANUAL FOR MODELS SPER1 & SPER2 ELECTRIC FRYERS SPER1 & 2 VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P 0. BOX 696 LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL (502) 778-2791 FORM 30730 (9-91) Formerly 115928...
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SERVICE AND PARTS MANUAL MODEL SPER1 & SPER 2 ELECTRIC FRYERS INDEX PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Your Vulcan fryer is produced with quality workmanship and The manufacturer suggests that you thoroughly read this material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance of your entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions fryer will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
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SERVICE CONTROLS (Fig. 1) Model SPER1 Controls Shown Fig. 1 1. POWER SWITCH -- controls electric supply to fryer. NOTE: To reset, turn main power switch OFF, then (Optional - hood ventilator to interlock.) 2. POWER "ON" LIGHT -- indicates when electric 6.
CLEANING HEATING ELEMENTS AND THERMOSTAT 10. Brush residue from elements and thermostat bulbs with a nylon brush. Take care not to bend or BULB displace temperature controller bulbs. 1. The fry tank must be at operating temperature. 11. Remove cover(s) (optional extras) from fry tank(s) and lower elements into frying compound.
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SERVICING MULTI-FUNCTION BOARD B. Turn fryer OFF and allow shortening to cool below 135°F, or begin calibration from cold start. NOTE: The multi-function board incorporates the C. Disconnect power supply. Remove (2) screws following features utilizing a thermistor probe to sense from upper corners of control panel, drop the fat melt cycle, fat melt temperature trip, shortening control panel down, disconnect the electric...
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NOTE: Best results can be obtained by not using new K. When pyrometer reaches 135°F and while observing the volt meters, gently rotate fat melt shortening. adjustment screw counterclockwise until DC A. The shortening must be at the proper level as voltmeter reads 0 volts.
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6. High Limit Control REPLACEMENT OF MINI FAN The function of the high limit control is to shut the The mini fan (Fig. 4) is located behind the control panel fryer down in the event of a thermostat failure which mounted to the center bottom flange of the control area.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Fryer Does Not Heat. A. On-Off switch not on. A. Turn On-Off switch on. No Power "ON" Light. B. Main circuit breaker off. B. Reset main circuit breaker. C. Control circuit not connected to power C. Call service agency. inside fryer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont'd.)_______________________________ PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Thermostat Out Of Calibration By More A. Problem with solid state control board. A. Call service agency. Than 25°F. B. Thermistor probe bent (touching element). One Or More Of The Heating A. Bad element(s). A. Call service agency. Elements Do Not Get Red During Burn- B.
Orders to the factory should be addressed as shown below. For further information concerning parts, ordering location, contact Vulcan-Hart Company, 3600 North Point Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21222. Use rating plate and warning plates located inside left-hand door panel to help you obtain the information listed above.
PARTS LIST SPER 1 SPER 2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER 2 Fry mate in Fry mate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center...
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Frymate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 414175-G1 Element head support assembly...
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Fry mate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 414194-3 Control panel mylar (single)
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Frymate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 415556-1 Control closure 415144-2 Multi-function board...
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Frymate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 414286-1 Bracket Hi-Limit (NS) 414224-G1 Fry tank (single) —...
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Frymate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 414212-1 Drain valve - left hand...
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Fry mate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 410472 8 Terminal block 208/240, 220/380,...
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PARTS LIST SPER1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Frymate in Frymate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 414088 G2 Fry tank (split) 414224-G2 Fry tank (full) —...
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PARTS LIST SPER 1 SPER2 2 Units with 2 Units with ITEM PART SPER1 SPER2 Fry mate in Fry mate in NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units Center Center 414123-G2 Door panel assembly...
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