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  • Page 1

    Frymaster, a member of the Co mmercial Food Eq uipment Service Asso ciation, recomm ends using CFESA Certified Tec hnicians. 24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633 APRIL 2009 *8196438* GF14 and GF40 Series Gas Fryers Service & Parts Manual January 2008 and Later Models Use 819-5888 for earlier uni ts[...]

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    NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster/DEAN Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s w[...]

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    DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chains. If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restrainin[...]

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    i GF14 and GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: Service Procedures 1.1 Functional Description ......................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Accessing Fryers for Servicing ............................................................................ 1-2 1.3 Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent[...]

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    1-1 GF14/GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES 1.1 Functional Description The GF14 and GF40 Series fryers contain a welded steel (stainless or cold-rolled) frypot that is heated by gas flames diffused over its lower surface by deflectors. In both units, the deflectors are made of stainless. The rear deflect or on the GF14 is attached[...]

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    1-2 Thermostats 1. These fryers are equipped with adjustable opera ting thermostats. The tem perature at which the thermostat opens and closes is adjusted by rotating a knob. The tolerance band of the Sunne thermostat is +10°F (+6°C) and -20°F (-11°C ). Fryers in the GF14/GF40 series are also equipped with a high-limit thermostat . In the event[...]

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    1-3 1.6 Adjusting the Pilot Flame 1. Remove the cap shown in the illustration below to access the pilot flame adjustm ent screw in the gas valve. Remov e this ca p to access t he pilot flame adjustm ent s c rew. 2. Using a small, flat-tipped screwdriver, turn the pilot flam e adjustment screw counterclockwise to increase the length of the flame or [...]

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    1-4 5. Straighten the clips that secure the thermostat bulb to the frypot. Use a slotted socket to unscrew the thermostat from the frypot. 6. Loosen the capillary tube compression nut (the sm all nut) on the replacem ent thermostat so that it slides freely on the capillary tube. Apply a small am ount of Loctite™ PST56765 compound or equivalent to[...]

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    1-5 4. Ensure threads inside the fitting are clean and apply a small amount of Loctite™ PST56765 compound or equivalent to the threads of the ne w high-limit and screw it securely into the fry- pot. 5. Connect the wires to the gas valve terminals as shown in the illustration below (polarity does not matter). Attach hi -limit wires to thes e termi[...]

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    1-6 1.7.4 Replacing the Gas Valve DANGER Drain the frypot or remove the handle from the drain valve before proceeding further. 1. Disconnect fryer from the gas supply. 2. Disconnect the wiring from the gas valve term inal block, m arking each wire to facilitate reconnection. 3. Disconnect the pilot gas line fitting from the gas valve and rem ove th[...]

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    1-7 13. Remove the m anometer or pressure gauge fitting fr om the pressure tap hole and reinstall the pipe plug. 14. Place the gas valve in the PILOT position and check for gas leaks. If no leaks are found, re-light the pilot and return the unit to operation. 1.7.5 Replacing the Thermopile or Pilot Assembly DANGER Drain the frypot or remove the han[...]

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    1-8 1: Remove these screws to release guard. 3: Pres s down o n t o p o f t herm opil e, for cing it out o f the pilot bra cket. 2: Bend this clip outward to rel ease th ermop ile. 3. To replace the complete pilot assembly: a. Disconnect the pilot tube from the bottom of the pilot assem bly. b. GF14 : Remove the screws from the pilot-m ounting brac[...]

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    1-9 7. Remove the screw from the frypot hold-down bracket located at the center of the cabinet cross brace. 8. Dismount the thermostat control from the thermostat bracket. 9. Disconnect the pipe union on the right side of the gas valve. 10. Lift the frypot assembly upward from the cabinet. 11. Recover the drain valve, high-limit therm ostat , opera[...]

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    1-10 Pilot Does Not Remain Lit When Gas Valve Knob is Released The electromechanical Honeywell gas valve used on the GF14 and GF40 fryers has a pair of normally open coils (electromagnetic switches) that cl ose when low voltage is applied to them . If the coils do not close, the valve will not open to s upply gas to the pilot or to the burner manif[...]

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    1-11 1.8.2 Improper Burner Functioning If the burner lights on one side only , the probable causes are a missing or m isaligned rear deflector or improper burner manifold pressure. Clogge d burner orifices are usually the cause of gaps in burner firing . Fluctuating flame intensity is normally caused by improper or fluctuating incom ing gas pressur[...]

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    1-12 1.8.4 Leaking Leakage of the frypot almost always will be due to im properly sealed high-limits, therm ostats, or drain fittings. When installed or replaced, each of these com ponents must be sealed with Loctite™ PST56765 sealant or equivalent to prevent leakage. In very rare cases, a leak may develop along one of the welded edges of the fry[...]

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    2-1 GF14/GF40 SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: GF14/GF40 PARTS LIST 1/1/08 and Later 1 4 2 5 3 8 9 7 6 A CCESSORIES Item Part # Component 1 803-0015 Basket, Full 2 803-0032 Rack, basket suppor t, GF14 * 803-0132 Rack, basket suppor t, GF40 * 803-0037 Basket rack, fi ne mesh G F14 * 803-0136 Basket rack, fi ne mesh G F40 3 803-0197 Cleanout Rod, 27-I nc[...]

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    2-2 Item Part # Component * 809-0171 Basket hanger screw (spacer 809- 092 1) * 803-01 88 Sediment tray, GF14 * 803-01 03 Sediment tray, GF40 Burners Item Part # Com p onent 1 200-0176 Bracket, Front M ani fol d Mounting 2 200-0177 Hanger, Rear Manifol d * 200-0749 Guard, Therm opile 3 Valve, Honeywell Millivolt Gas 807-1603 Natural (See NOTE 2 .) 8[...]

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    2-3 Item Part # Com p onent * 826-11 40 GF14 Conversion Kit, LP t o Natural * 826-11 43 GF40 Conversion Kit, Natu ral to LP * 826-11 44 GF40 Conversion Kit, LP t o Natural 6 Pilot Assembly (Includes bracket, hood, and thermopile. 810- 2071 Natural Gas w /.024- inch Orifice 810-0149 8 10-2070 Propan e Gas w/.013-inch Orifice 810-014 8 7 900-1032 Bra[...]

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    2-4 Cabinetry Item Part # Component 1 200-6903 Back 2 816-0656 Insulat ion, back Sides 3 201-6917 Side, left, stai nless 4 202-6917 Side, right, stainless * 212-6893 Right, painte d * 211-6893 Left, painted 5 230-4685 Hinge, lower 6 900-4813 Brace, cabinet top 7 106-9539 Door assembly * 230-4960 Handle, universal 8 106-4067 Pin assembly 9 824-1914 [...]

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    2-5 Frypots Item Part # GF14 Frypot Components 1 823-1024 Flue assembly 2 823-6655 Frypo t * 823-4493 Sysco-brande d fryers 8 06- 7972 O perating thermostat (S ysco fryer) 3 106-0770 Therm ostat * 826-1177 Hi -limi t * 807-1692 Ope rating thermost at * 9 10-2113 Target, rear, GF14 * 810-1569 Valve, 1.25-inch Dr ain * 910-3557 Deflector, flue * 826-[...]

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    2-6 Item Part # GF40 Frypot Components 1 806-5567 Flue 2 823-6667 Frypot 3 826-1177 Hi-limit thermo stat * 807-1692 Operating therm ostat * 810-1569 Valve, 1.25-inch Dr ain * 910-3557 Deflector, flue * 826-0861 Insulation kit[...]

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    Frymaster, L.L.C., 8700 Line Av enue, Shrev eport, Louisiana 71106 TEL 1-318-865-1711 FAX (Parts) 1-318- 219-71 40 FAX (Tech Support) 1-318-219-7135 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE HOTLINE 1-800-551-8633 819-6438 APRIL 2009[...]