Pitco Frialator Gas Pasta Cookers PG14D - Manual (Page 22)

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1.4.4 Main Burner System
For the main burner to work, the gas supply valve must be open and the main power switch must be
on. The main burner receives gas from the main gas supply through a thermostatically controlled gas
valve. When the thermostat calls for heat, the gas control valve opens. After the burner system is
operating, perform the burner adjustments in the following procedure. Figure 1-3 illustrates the
different conditions possible for the main burner.
INSUFFICIENT FLOW EXCESSIVE FLOW
INSUFFICIENT GAS PRESSURE NORMAL FLOW
Figure 1-3 Main Burner Conditions
The tubes and baffles are
badly carbonized. Check
vent and adjust if necessary.
Check for heat tube or flue
blockage.
Have gas company check
incoming gas pressure.
Adjust manifold pressure as
described in 1.4.4.2.
The flame seems to "lift off"
the face of the burner.
To correct adjust main
burner as described in
1.4.4.2.
A soft, steady blue flame
should enter the heat tube
without touching the front
outside rim of the tube.