MOTAK FLOOR MODEL GAS FRYERS
OWNER’S/INSTALLER MANUAL
For Warranty Service Call 833-474-0367
Revision 20201103
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Lighting the Pilot
Open the burner compartment door and do the following:
1. Turn thermostat to
“OFF”
2.
Press down the knob of the combination gas valve, turn it counterclockwise to the “PILOT” position
(shown), and continue to press the knob down.
3. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot. Continue to press the knob down
for about 30 seconds. If the pilot does not stay lit when the knob is released, repeat the lighting
procedure and keep the knob down longer. Adjustment of pilot flame may be necessary.
4. When the pilot stays lit, turn the knob counterclockwise
to the “ON” position. Do not press down on
the knob in this step.
5.
Do NOT
turn the thermostat “ON” until the frypot is filled with oil or solid shortening.
6. Once the frypot is filled with shortening, set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
Pilot Burner Adjustment
1. Remove pilot adjustment cap.
2. Adjust pilot key to provide properly sized flame on the thermopile.
The flame should cover the upper 3/8” of the tip of thermopile.
3. Replace pilot adjustment cap.
RELIGHTING
1. Shut off all gas.
2. Wait five minutes.
3.
Follow the “Lighting” procedure described above.
IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY
UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED!
In the event of a main burner ignition failure, a five minute purge period must be observed prior to re-
establishing the ignition source.
