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Service Manual GAS FRYER with FILTER MODEL MG14S-C/MFD MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR McDONALD'S ® PITCO FRIALATOR, INC. P.O.BOX 501 CONCORD, NH 03302-0501 Phone: 1(603)225-6684 Toll Free: 1(800)258-3708 Fax: (603)225-8497 Literature # L20-140 Rev.1 Rev Date January 2002 Made in the United States of America...
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the flame burning correctly. If the flame is starved FOR YOUR SAFETY: of air it can give off a dangerous carbon monoxide Do not store gasoline or other flammable gas. Carbon Monoxide is a clear odorless gas that vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or can cause suffocation.
WARRANTY STATEMENT WARRANTY PROVISIONS - HEAT TUBE BAFFLES Pitco Frialator, Inc. makes the following limited war- A. Pitco Frialator, Inc. will warrant the Heat ranties to the original purchaser only for this equip- Tube Baffles from defects in material or ment and replacement parts: workmanship for a period of 3 years.
Table of Contents WARRANTY STATEMENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................1 Ventilation ....................... 1 A note on Excessive Air Velocities within Hood systems ........1 Quick Disconnect Gas Connection ................1 Fuel Supply Line Leak and Pressure Testing ............2 Clearances ....................... 2 Leveling the fryers ....................
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS tional Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269 CAUTION: This equipment is manufactured for the use on a NOTE: It is recommended that the ventilation sys- particular type of gas and electrical voltage which tem be cleaned and maintained in accordance with is specified on the rating plate located on the in- the procedures laid out in the appropriate Preventa- side of the door.
include a quick disconnect device that complies with Regular cleaning of this equipment, as well as the the Standard for Quick Disconnect Devices for use hood, is an important part of proper maintenance. with Gas Fuel, ANSI Z21.41-1989. When installing Refer to Maintenance Requirement Cards for proper a quick disconnect you must also install a means of procedure and frequency.
Heat Demand Relay (K1) the Blower will be supplied with power and come up to speed. At The McDonald's Gas fryer will have certain reac- this time the air pressure from the blower will close tions to what is happening, knowing what these re-...
Chapter 2: COMPONENT lowed at a lower temperature. TROUBLESHOOTING: Relays: Probe: The Heat Demand and Hood relays are 24VDC re- The resistance of the probe will change as the tem- lays and will energize when the correct voltage is perature changes. The resistance will decrease as the supplied to the coil.
Transformer: Transformers are multiple input voltage, 24 volt out- put voltage and can be checked by reading the input and output voltages. Blower: Check the voltage between the wires going to the Blower. If 120 VAC is found and the Blower is NOT turning it is defective.
Chapter 3: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Fryers: It is assumed that, before starting any troubleshooting, the power is turned on and the gas lines are con- nected correctly. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Computer does not come on A. Main circuit breaker is turned off A.
Filters: PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Red Return Valve is open but no A. Red Return Valve NOT fully open A. Pull slightly on the Red handle to check pump sound can be heard B. Filter Circuit Breaker may be tripped that it is fully open.
Chapter 4: COMPONENT CHANGEOUT: Computers: It is assumed that for all (except where noted) of these CAUTION: component changeout instructions the fryer has been Take care not to drop any of the components from shut down and disconnected from the power and gas the front panel as this will damage them.
Components mounted in the front panel: To access all of the components mounted in the front panel follow the instructions below: 1. Remove the computer as described in the above instructions. The components within the front panel area can now be accessed. Filter Pumps: Hood &...
2. Unscrew the pipe union, located behind the gas Circuit Breaker: valve. 3. Unplug the 3 wires that plug into the gas valve. 1. Remove the 2 mounting screws on either side of Install in the reverse order. the door magnet catch. Remove the door magnet Burners and Spark Ignitors: catch.
Proximity Switches: 3. Using a flat screwdriver, break the seal at the motor flange. 1. The actuator can be removed by removing the 2 4. The motor can now be lowered out of the ma- mounting screws. chine. NOTE: The new blower will be shipped with the blower housing attached.
Fry Vats: Full Vats- 1. Remove ALL of the computer/controllers from the machine. 2. Remove the burners and ignitors from the vat to be removed. 3. Disconnect the drain valve switch wires. 4. Disconnect the return valve switch wires. 5. Disconnect the blower wires. 6.
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Split vats- Split vats should be removed and installed as pairs in the same manner as Full Vats. There are 3 sets of clamps that hold the two Split Vats together: 1. On the rear of the vat. 2. On the bottom of the vat accessed by first re- moving the blower.
MG14 FRYER FRONT PARTS LISTS I.D. # PART # PART DESCRIPTION 1 ............PP10752 ......... 10-32 X 1/2” SCREW 2 ............A1830901 ........MAGNET STRIKER PLATE A1835001 ........MAGNET STRIKER PLATE COVER 3 ............A3802901 ........TOP RIGHT & LEFT DOOR HINGE 4 ............
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MG14 FRYER CABINET PARTS LISTS I.D. # PART # PART DESCRIPTION 1 ............B4101601-C ........SINGLE FRYER BACK SPLASH B4101001-C ........DUAL FRYER BACK SPLASH B4101101-C ........TRIPLE FRYER BACK SPLASH B4101201-C ........QUAD FRYER BACK SPLASH B4101701-C ........QUINT FRYER BACK SPLASH 2 ............
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MG14 FRYER FILTER PARTS LISTS I.D. # PART # PART DESCRIPTION 1 ............B4003203-C ........OIL RETURN HANDLE FULL & RH SPLIT B4003204-C ........OIL RETURN HANDLE LH SPLIT 2 ............P0079500 ........10-24 X 1/2” SCREW 3 ............A7004401 ........DRAIN LINE CLEAN OUT COVER 4 ............
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MG14 FRYER FILTER DRAWER PARTS LISTS I.D. # PART # PART DESCRIPTION 1 ............B6640901-C ........PAPER RETAINING RACK 2 ............B6647701-C ........OIL DRAIN CATCH TOWER 3 ............PP10409 ......... FILTER COUPLING “O” RING 4 ............B6661601 ........FILTER PICK-UP ASSEMBLY 5 ............
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In the event of problems with or questions about your In the event of problems with or questions about your order, please contact the Pitco Frialator factory, from equipment, please contact the Pitco Frialator Autho- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 P.M., Eastern Standard Time, Mon- rized Service and Parts representative (ASAP) cov- day through Friday, toll-free at: ering you area, through the National Service Network...
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