Operating Components

POWER/PUMP Switch

A three way switch with center OFF position; move the switch to the position marked POWER to operate the fryer; move the switch to the position marked PUMP to operate the filter pump; certain conditions must be met prior to operation of the filter pump; these conditions are covered later in this section.

Vat

This reservoir holds the cooking oil, and is designed to accommodate the heat exchanger, 8 head of product and an adequate cold zone for collection of cracklings

Carrier

This stainless steel carrier consists of five racks which contain the food product during and after frying

Drain Valve

A two-way ball valve, normally in the closed position; turn the handle to drain the oil from the vat into the filter pan

Drain Interlock Switch

A microswitch that provides protection for the vat in the event an operator inadvertently drains the oil from the vat while the main switch is in the POWER position; the switch is designed to automatically shut off the heat when the drain valve is opened

Oil Mixing System

A oil mixing capability to help ensure oil is properly mixed to prevent an accumulation of moisture and hence boiling action in the vat; the filter pump is activated by the controls, at preset intervals, to mix the oil

Air Valve

Pumps air into the oil, periodically, to keep the oil at a uniform temperature; this only functions when the unit has been

sitting idle for a period of time, and when heating up from a cold start

High Limit

This high temperature control senses the temperature of the oil; if the temperature of the oil exceeds 450°F (230°C), this control will open and shut off the heat to the vat; when the temperature of the oil drops to a safe operation limit, the control must be manually reset by pressing the red reset button, located under the control panel, in the right, front of the fryer

Filter Pan

The removable pan that houses the filter and catches the oil when it is drained from the vat; also used to remove and discard old oil.

Filter Union

Connects the filter to the filter pump, and allows easy removal of the filter and filter pan

Fuses

A protective device which breaks the circuit when the current exceeds the rated value

USB Port

C8000 ARM control’s USB port is located inside an access cover on the back of the control. Remove the control panel screws and lower the control panel to the service position. When inserting a flash drive, the label or logo should face away from you.

Ignition Modules

 The two ignition modules send 24 volts to the gas control valve and high voltage to the ignitors

Spark Ignitors

 When the pilots are being lit, the spark ignitors are electrically energized and the tip of the ignitors spark to ignite the pilot lights

Flame Sensors

 Sense the pilot lights when the power switch is turned on; if the pilots go out, or do not light, the flame sensors shut the gas off, via the modules

Gas Control Valve

 A dual controller, in which, one side of the valve controls the pilot light and the other side controls the main burner

Airflow Switch

Senses the flow of air coming from the blower; if the airflow is reduced below a set amount, the switch cuts power to the gas control valve, which shuts down the burners

Blower

 Adds the proper amount of air into the burner tubes, so an efficient combustion takes place, and also, pulls the flue gases out to the flue