Fryer Operations; Initial Start-Up - Dean TC25 Installation & Operation Manual

CHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS

4.1 Initial Start-up

A. Cleaning: New units are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signs
of dirt, oil, grease, etc. remaining from the manufacturing process, then coated lightly with
oil. Before any food preparation, wash thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove any film
residue and dust or debris then rinse out and wipe dry. Also wash any accessories shipped
with the unit. Close the drain valve (see photo below) completely and remove the crumb
screen covering the heating tubes. Ensure the screws holding the thermostat and high-limit
control sensing bulbs (see photo below) into the vessel are tight.
Drain valve handle (red).
4.1.1 Pilot Lighting Procedures
Initial Pilot Lighting: All Dean fryers are tested, adjusted and calibrated to sea level conditions
before leaving the factory. Adjustments to assure proper operation of pilot may be necessary on
installation to meet local conditions, low gas pressure, differences in altitude and variations in gas
characteristics. These adjustments correct possible problems caused by rough handling or vibration
during shipment, and are to be performed only by qualified service personnel. These adjustments
are the responsibility of the customer and/or the dealer and are not covered by the Dean warranty.
The inlet pipe at the lower rear of the fryer brings
incoming gas to the pilot safety control valve,
then to the pilot and main burners. The pilot is
located high in the cabinet, left-center, at the base
of the fryer vessel.
TRIATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS
Sensing-bulb location in fry vessel.
Pilot and
thermopile
location
(arrow).
4-1