Programming instructions

DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: SERVICE PROCEDURES
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1.5 Adjusting the Pilot Flame
1.5.1 Main Pilot
1. Remove the cap from the pilot adjustment screw hole on the gas valve.
2. Using a small, flat-tipped screwdriver, turn the pilot adjusting screw counterclockwise to
increase length of flame or clockwise to decrease length of flame. Adjust to obtain a flame from
1 inch to 1½ inches long.
3. Reinstall the pilot adjustment screw cap.
1.5.2 Trailing Pilot
1. Adjust the trailing pilot valve located on the burner manifold until a flame from 1 inch to 1½
inches long is obtained.
1.6 Calibrating the Electronic Thermostat Controller and Backup
Operating-Thermostat (optional)
1.6.1 Electronic Thermostat Controller
1. Fill the frypot to the lower OIL-LEVEL line with cooking oil/shortening. If solid shortening is
used, it must be melted before starting the calibration procedure.
2. Ensure the fryer ON/OFF switch is in the "OFF" position, then light the pilot.
3. Place the fryer ON/OFF switch in the "ON" position. Set the electronic thermostat dial to 325°F
(162°C).
4. Allow the oil/shortening to equilibrate at setpoint temperature. This is evident when the burners
have cycled on and off several times.
5. Insert a good grade thermometer or pyrometer into the frypot within 3 inches of the probe bulb.
Ensure the tip of the thermometer/pyrometer does not touch the frypot burner-tube.
6. If the temperature on the thermometer is higher or lower than 325°F (162°C), the knob is out of
calibration.
7. Calibrate the knob by first loosening the setscrew in the knob. After loosening setscrew, slowly
turn the knob to match the temperature reading of the thermometer. Tighten the setscrew,
ensuring the knob does not move on the shaft during tightening.
8. Allow burners to cycle on and off several times, then recheck oil temperature as described in step
#5. If the thermostat dial temperature matches the thermometer temperature, the thermostat is
calibrated. If not, repeat step #7.