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Thermostat

Make sure the thermostat knob is correctly aligned with 

the dial indicator . To align the knob with the graduated dial 

correctly, follow this procedure .

1 .  Turn the knob and shaft fully counter-clockwise . Loosen 

the set screw in the knob and align the pointer with the 

first line of the scale at the lower left position .

NOTE

 : When the knob is fully rotated clockwise, the pointer 

should align with the last line of the scale .

 .  Set the dial to 350˚F . Wait at least three cycles before 

monitoring the temperature .

3 .  Use a surface temperature probe disc positioned on the 

center line with the thermostat knob and centered front 

to back on the griddle plate . 

The thermostat will overshoot and undershoot as caused 

by the lag time in the thermal response of the heat source-

to-plate and plate-to-sensor . The calibration temperature 

will be the mid-point between the minimum and maximum 

readings . Other than the alignment of the knob pointer, 

there is no means to calibrate the thermostat . It has been 

precisely calibrated by the manufacturer .

Thermocouple

If the temperature is incorrect check the thermocouple . 

The thermocouple in this unit is a Type J, which requires 

the use of a J-type temperature meter for checking . For a 

complete understanding of the thermocouple used in the 

chain griddle see the GCR Service Bulletin #95-5 entitled 

“Thermocouples” .

A thermocouple is an accurate temperature measuring 

device that consists of two dissimilar conductors joined 

together at their ends . It works on a simple principle, which 

is that the thermoelectric voltage between the two junctions 

is proportional to the temperature difference between them . 

This principle is applied to measure the temperature at one 

of the junctions when the other is held at a fixed known 

temperature . The technology is not new, but its use in GCR 

griddles is recent .

The thermocouple probe is embedded in the griddle plate 

and accurately registers the surface temperature . It is a 

reliable device, but can cause problems when it fails for any 

reason . In addition to deterioration from aging, it can fail in 

two ways: one from an open-circuit (that is, a break in one of 

its wired); the other when it short-circuits .

If a thermocouple open circuits, the thermostat will shut off 

and prevent the gas valve from opening, which means the 

burner will not function .

If a unit short circuits somewhere behind the junction, it 

creates a new junction and because the circuit cannot detect 

the existence of a short circuit fault, there is a dramatic 

increase in temperature . The thermocouple detects changes 

in temperature, but because of the short circuit it may fail to 

register the set temperature at the thermostat . This means 

the burner may not shut off . At the other extreme, the short 

circuit may occur in a place not shielded from the flue gases, 

which means the burner may shut off prematurely . These are 

the two conditions to look for in a shorted thermocouple .

Deterioration from aging and from welding dissimilar metals 

together to for a junction introduces a contaminant that 

causes mechanical stress . Over time, five to ten years, metal 

fatigue from aging is certain . As a result, the temperature 

curve will vary .

How To Replace A Thermocouple

A heat shield protects the thermocouple from the burner 

flames and flue gases . Without the shield, the thermocouple 

would register flame heat to the thermostat instead of 

sensing the temperature of the griddle plate .

To replace a thermocouple (refer to Figure 3), following this 

procedure:

1 .  Open the front panel to get access to the terminal board . 

 .  To withdraw the thermocouple, first remove the heat 

shield . It is held in place by two combination Philip 

and Robinson-heat size number 10 sheet metal screws . 

Remove the heat shield by sliding it down the wire .

3 .  A bayonet connector secures the thermocouple in place . 

Reach inside the hole and push and twist the bayonet 

connector a quarter turn . 

 .  Remove the connection to the terminal board and feed 

these wires through the heat shield . The thermocouple is 

now removed . 

5 .  Connect the wires of the replacement thermocouple, but 

make sure the polarity is correct . Connect the negative 

red wires to terminal 7 on the thermostat and the positive 

white wire to terminal 8 . (See schematic diagram) .

6 .  Thread the thermocouple through the heat shield and 

into the plate cavity .

SERVICING continued

Summary of Contents for CG-24

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Page 2: ...could expose you to airborne particles of glass wool ceramic fibers Inhalation of airborne particles of glass wool ceramic fibers is known to the state of California to cause cancer Operation of this...

Page 3: ...ilation 7 Start Up 7 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 8 Cleaning 8 SERVICING 9 Have The Right Tools And Instruments 9 Adjustments 9 Pilot Flame Adjustment 9 Burner Air 9 Removing the Griddle Plate 9 Thermostat 1...

Page 4: ...re available on request 40 1016mm 38 965mm 220 240 volt 50 Hz 0 4 amps single phase See illustration for further specifications size statistics FRONT VIEW Model CG 48R Optional Stand Finished Floor Gr...

Page 5: ...es of the unit is what makes it so special Without fast response and a smooth gradient the chain griddle would be just another design among many Explaining why the unit is special is one thing and und...

Page 6: ...late also specifies the type of gas required for the unit Also check that the electrical connections are in good order NOTE The chain griddle is certified for installation on a combustible base with m...

Page 7: ...good order and undamaged before closing and securing the front panels NOTE This griddle is equipped with a 3 pronged plug cord set to fit any 120V AC3 prong 15 amp rated grounded receptacle To check t...

Page 8: ...anual shut off gas valve and unplug the electrical power cord Cleaning 1 At the end of the cooking operations wipe and clean the unit while it is still warm Use a spatula to remove food residue and bu...

Page 9: ...eld operator and are not considered to be defects in material or workmanship For this reason adjustments are not covered under the equipment warranty Pilot Flame Adjustment A pilot adjustment valve is...

Page 10: ...ion from aging it can fail in two ways one from an open circuit that is a break in one of its wired the other when it short circuits If a thermocouple open circuits the thermostat will shut off and pr...

Page 11: ...erial The green status light PL1 should illuminate when the main switch SW1 is closed If PL1 doesn t illuminate when SW1 is closed replace it Failure of the amber lights PL3 PL4 etc monitoring the zon...

Page 12: ...Gas Valve Regulator Flow Flow Pressure setting screw Turn counter clockwise to increas the pressure setting Turn clockwise to decrease the pressure Inlet Power Switches Dust caps fitted on the main po...

Page 13: ...Part GCGTRAINING06 03 03 08 Page 13 CONTROL PANEL SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Figure 4 Control schematic for a Model CG 48 Chain Griddle...

Page 14: ...he junctions are at different temperatures The current will continue to flow as along as the junctions T1 and T2 remain at different temperatures Thermoelectricity is the direct conversion of heat int...

Page 15: ...the same temperature 350 F Allow the griddle plate to saturate and achieve a steady temperature Place a surface temperature probe on the griddle surface about the thermocouple you want to check The s...

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