Pitco 14BIF Service Manual

SERVICE SECTION

There’s Always Something Cooking!

Service, Parts, and Schematics

For Gas Fryers With Options

Including Built-in and UFM (Spacefighter)

Filter Systems

Covering Models 7, 12, 14, 14R, PR14,

PM14, & 18

Pitco Frialator, Inc., P.O. Box 501, Jct 1-89 & 1-93 Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304

(800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497 A

BLODGETT Company

Table of Contents (Service)

Section Title

Table of Contents (Service) i-ii

List of Figures ii

Chapter 4: Service 4-1

4.1 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 4-1

4.11 Main Bur ner Removal and Replacement 4-1

4.12 Changing the Main Burner Orifice 4-1

4.13 Replacing the Heat Baffles 4-1

4.14 Pilot Burner Removal and Replacement 4-2

4.15 Pilot Orifice Replacement 4-2

4.16 Thermopile Replacement 4-2

4.17 Thermostat Replacement 4-3

4.18 Limit Control Replacement 4-3

4.19 Calibrating the KX299 Thermostat 4-4

4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING FRYERS WITH UNITROL VALVES 4-5

4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING COMPUTER CONTROLS 4-7

4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING PILOT LIGHTS 4-9

4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRIC THERMOSTATS 4-10

4.6 TROUBLESHOOTING GO THERMOSTATS 4-11

4.7 TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRONIC IGNITIONS 4-12

4.8 TROUBLESHOOTING BASKET LIFT PROBLEMS 4-14

4.9 TROUBLESHOOTING BUILT-IN FILTER UNITS 4-17

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4.10 TROUBLESHOOTING UFM FILTER UNITS 4-20

Chapter 5: Parts 5-1

Chapter 6: Schematics 6-1

ALPHABETICAL PART LIST 5-18 NUMERICAL PART LIST 5-26

List of Figures and Tables

Figure No. Title Page

5-1 Outside View......................................................................................…….......................5-2

5-2 Electronic Ignition, Left Entrance Box ...............................................…......................5-3

5-3 Frame-Cabinet / Electrical Assemblies With Components ................….....................5-5

5-4 UFM Filter, Frame/Electrical Assembly ............................................….......................5-7

5-5 UFM Filter, Pick-Up/Pan Assembly ..................................................…........................5-9

5-6 UFM-A Filter, Motor / Return Assembly ...........................................…................... .5-11

5-7 Built-in Filter Pan With Components ..................................................…...................5-13

5-8 Built-in Filter Piping With Components .............................................…................... 5-15

5-9 Built-in Filter With Accessories..........................................................……..................5-17

Table No. Title Page

5-1 Built-in Filter Frame-Cabinet / Electrical Assemblies With Components ...........…5-4

5-2 UFM Filter, Frame/Electrical Assembly ................................................................….5-6

5-3 UFM Filter, Pick-Up/Pan Assembly ......................................................................…..5-8

5-4 UFM Filter, Motor / Return Assembly ..................................................................….5-10

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5-6 Built-in Filter Piping With Components .......................................................…...….5-14

5-7 Built-in Filter With Accessories.....................................................................….....…5-16

Built-in Filter Pan With Components. ...................................................................…5-12

Chapter 4: Service

This chapter provides the qualified technician with the replacement and troubleshooting procedures necessary to service the Pitco fryer.

4.1 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES These procedures are provided to the qualified technician as a guide to removal and replacement of various

fryer components. If a test is required to verify component operation after installation, it will be referenced.

To prevent bums, always ensure the fryer is completely SHUT DOWN and COOLED down before working on the fryer. Do not break any fryer gas connections while the unit is connected to a gas supply line.

The power supply must be disconnected before servicing or cleaning the appliance.

4.1.1 Main Burner Removal and Replacement

a. Loosen the set screw in the base of the burner casing.

b. Unscrew and remove the two hex head screws at the top of the burner.

c. Loosen the set screw on the air collar. Lift the burner and air collar up to clear the top of the burner fitting. Remove the burner from the fryer.

d. To re-install the burner, reverse the procedure.

4.1.2 Changing the Main Burner Orifice

a. Unscrew the orifice with a 3/8" wrench and remove the orifice.

b. Insert the new orifice and tighten with the 3/8" wrench. Ensure the orifice is tight enough to prevent

gas leakage around the orifice.

4.1 .3 Replacing the Heat Baffles

a. Remove the Main Burner as described in 4.1.1.

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b. The heat baffles are located inside the heat tubes. They are attached to the rear of the baffle

supported by tack welds. Using a chisel, break away the baffle support and remove the old baffles. Be careful not to puncture the heat tubes because this will require complete tank replacement.

c. Insert the new baffles in the tubes in the original position. The new baffles sit in position and do

not require welding.

d. Install the main burners.

4.1.4 Pilot Burner Removal and Replacement

a. Unscrew the tubing nut from the pilot tubing connection at the gas valve. Disconnect the

thermopile from the connection on the gas valve.

b. Unscrew and remove the two screws that attach the pilot assembly to the fryer tank. Lift the

entire pilot assembly out of the fryer.

c. To replace the pilot assembly, reverse the procedure.

4.1.5 Pilot Orifice Replacement

a. Remove the pilot assembly as described in 4.1.4. b. Unscrew the tubing nut from the pilot tubing connection at base of the pilot burner. The pilot

orifice is located inside the tubing connection.

c. Remove the orifice and replace with the new orifice. Ensure the orifice is tight enough to prevent

gas leakage around the orifice.

d. Replace the tubing nut in the pilot tubing conne ction and tighten enough to prevent gas leakage.

e. Replace the pilot assembly and adjust the pilot flame as described in 1.5.2.

4.1.6 Thermopile Replacement

a. Remove the pilot assembly as described in 4.1.4.

b. Unscrew and remove the thermopile from the pilot assembly.

c. Remove from gas valve magnet.

d. Insert the new thermopile in the pilot assembly. e. Replace the pilot assembly and adjust the pilot flame as described in 1.5.2.

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4.1.7 Thermostat Replacement

The thermostat includes the temperature adjustment knob, temperature sensor inside the fryer tank, and connecting capillary tubing. The high limit controls also has a temperature sensor in the fryer tank, so ensure you are removing the correct temperature sensor.

CAUTION

Thermostat capillary tubing is very delicate. Be VERY CAREFUL when working with the capillary tubing. If the tubing is kinked or broken the thermostat is no longer usable.

a. Drain the oil from the fryer and remove the heat tube screens. The thermostat probe (heat sensor)

is clamped to the heat tube inside the tank. Unscrew and remove the two screws in the thermostat probe clamp.

b. Remove the thermostat probe from the clamp and straighten the capillary tubing. Unscrew the

small hex nut inside the cabinet under the tank for the thermostat control.

c. Unscrew the large connector nut from the tank and pull the thermostat probe and capillary

tubes through the opening.

d. Pull the knob off of the thermostat. Remove the two self tapping screws from the retaining

plate.

e. Remove the two slot head screws that hold the thermostat control unit in the fryer cabinet.

f. Remove the two self tapping screws that hold the sheet metal switch cover in place. Carefully

remove the sheet me tal cover over the capillary tubes.

g. Mark and remove the wire from the terminals or the tubing from the fittings on the thermostat

body. Remove the defective thermostat control unit from the fryer.

h. Install the new thermostat in reverse order. Remember to be careful with the capillary tubes.

i. Use pipe joint compound on the large fitting before installing to prevent oil leakage. DO NOT use

joint compound on the small nut.

j. Perform the calibration procedures detailed in section 1.5.6.

4.1.8 Limit Control Replacement The limit control includes a temperature sensor inside the fryer tank, control unit inside the fryer cabinet, and

connecting capillary tubing. The high limit control temperature sensor looks like the thermostat temperature sensor, so ensure you are removing the correct temperature sensor clamp.

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CAUTION

The limit control capillary tubing is very delicate. Be VERY CAREFUL when working with the capillary tubing. If the tubing is kinked or broken the limit control is no longer usable.

a. Drain the oil from the fryer and remove the heat tube screens.

b. The limit control probe (heat sensor) is clamped to the heat tube inside the tank. Unscrew and remove the two screws in the probe clamp.

c. Remove the probe from the clamp and straighten the capillary tubing. Unscrew the small hex nut

inside the cabinet at the bottom of the tank for the limit control.

d. Unscrew the large connector nut from the tank and pull the probe and capillary tubes through the

opening.

e. Remove the two mounting screws from the limit control bracket and remove the limit control unit. Disconnect the wires from the limit control box.

f. Reverse the procedure to install the new limit control.

g. Use pipe joint compound on the large fitting before installing to prevent oil leakage. DO NOT use

joint compound on the small nut.

4.1.9 Calibrating the KX299 Thermostat To calibrate this thermostat the dial must be removed from the shaft. The adjustment for the thermostat is

inside the dial shaft.

a. Set the thermostat dial to 325°F.

b. Remove the thermometer dial by pulling the knob straight out. DO NOT rotate the dial.

c. Hold the outside of the shaft so it does not move. Use the tip of a small, flat tip screw driver to

scrape away the sealing compound from the adjustment screw. Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to lower the temperature setting and counterclockwise to raise the temperature. One quarter turn will change the temperature approximately 25°F.

d. Turn the adjustment until the burners turn off at 325°F. Replace the knob and allow the fryer to

cycle 4 to 6 times. Check the temperature of the thermometer against the thermostat dial, if it is greater than 5°F repeat the calibration procedure.

e. When the calibration is correct, remove the thermometer and replace the tube screen.

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