Troubleshooting The Footprint Iii Filtration System - Frymaster 47 SERIES Installation, Operation, Service, And Parts Manual

CHAPTER 6: OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting the FootPrint III Filtration System

Problem resolved.
47 SERIES GAS FRYERS
PUMP STARTS,
BUT NO TRANSFER
TAKES PLACE.
Move filter handle to OFF position.
Allow oil/shortening to cool, then
empty pan. Verify that o-ring on
pan outlet is present and in good
condition. Verify that filter paper
and screen have been properly
installed and are clean. Refill the
filter pan and move filter handle to
the ON position.
Is oil/shortening being
Yes
returned to frypot?
Is oil/shortening being
Yes
returned to frypot?
No
Probable causes are solidified
oil/shortening in filtration unit return
lines or blockage of return line
suction tube on bottom of filter pan.
A blockage of the return line
suction tube is usually due to
sediment/food particle build-up
caused by failure to use crumb tray
and the use of improperly sized or
installed filter paper. Failure of
solidified oil/shortening in the return
lines to melt indicates a defective
heater tape or 24 volt transformer.
6-16
Probable cause is solidified
oil/shortening in the filtration
unit return lines. Move filter
No
handle to the OFF position,
wait 10 minutes, the move
filter handle to ON position.
Call Service Technician.