TRIATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERSCHAPTER 4: FRYER OPERATIONS4-14.1 Initial Start-upA. Cleaning: New units are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any visible signsof dirt, oil, grease, etc. remaining from the manufacturing process, then coated lightly withoil. Before any food preparation, wash thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove any filmresidue and dust or debris then rinse out and wipe dry. Also wash any accessories shippedwith the unit. Close the drain valve (see photo below) completely and remove the crumbscreen covering the heating tubes. Ensure the screws holding the thermostat and high-limitcontrol sensing bulbs (see photo below) into the vessel are tight.4.1.1 Pilot Lighting ProceduresInitial Pilot Lighting: All Dean fryers are tested, adjusted and calibrated to sea level conditionsbefore leaving the factory. Adjustments to assure proper operation of pilot may be necessary oninstallation to meet local conditions, low gas pressure, differences in altitude and variations in gascharacteristics. These adjustments correct possible problems caused by rough handling or vibrationduring shipment, and are to be performed only by qualified service personnel. These adjustmentsare the responsibility of the customer and/or the dealer and are not covered by the Dean warranty.The inlet pipe at the lower rear of the fryer bringsincoming gas to the pilot safety control valve,then to the pilot and main burners. The pilot islocated high in the cabinet, left-center, at the baseof the fryer vessel.Drain valve handle (red). Sensing-bulb location in fry vessel.Pilot andthermopilelocation(arrow).