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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
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