20020107 Propane Turkey Fryer Manual
Regulator Control Valve
Soapy Water Test Warning and Procedures
• The Soapy Water Test must be performed each time gas cylinder is connected to appliance or
each time the appliance is used.
• The Soapy Water Test must be performed outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
• When performing the Soapy Water Test, always keep fryer away from open flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes.
• This Outdoor Gas Turkey Fryer is designed to operate with propane gas only. This product will not
operate with natural gas.
• Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
• Always remove any cookware from turkey fryer stand when performing the Soapy Water Test.
PROCEDURE:
1.Remove any cookware from your fryer stand.
2. Turn regulator to OFF position, and turn the gas cylinder valve to the OFF
position.
3. Prepare your soapy water solution by combining (1) one part dish washing
liquid with (3) three parts water to test for the possibility of any gas leaks in the
hose or connections to regulator and the regulator connection to gas cylinder.
Apply soapy water solution to the gas cylinder valve, regulator and along the
hose to the burner.
4. Turn gas cylinder valve ON (regulator control valve should be in the OFF
position) and observe gas cylinder valve for bubbles. DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON
FOR MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If bubbles appear, stop, turn gas cylinder
OFF, and retighten the fitting. Repeat test.
5. When the gas cylinder has been tested, follow timer operation instructions on
page 10. DO NOT LIGHT BURNER. Open the regulator control valve one full
turn and check for bubbles at regulator control valve, along the entire length of
hose and at the connection to the burner . DO NOT LEAVE GAS ON FOR
MORE THAN 12 SECONDS. If soapy mixture starts bubbling, gas is leaking
through the connection or hose. Turn the regulator valve OFF and then the gas
cylinder OFF and retighten the connection that is leaking gas. After test is
complete, and there are no leaks, wait a minimum of 5 minutes for gas fumes
to diminish before lighting fryer.
6.Once testing is complete, press power button on timer to stop gas flow.
DURING ANY PORTION OF THE SOAPY WATER TEST, IF BUBBLES CONTINUE TO
APPEAR, STOP, DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PROPANE
DEALER OR MASTERBUILT AT 1-800-489-1581.
NOTE: USE A 20 LB (9KG) CYLINDER WITH A PROTECTIVE COLLAR WITH THIS
APPLIANCE. ONLY CYLINDERS MARKED “PROPANE” MUST BE USED.
Bubbles in Soapy Water Test
Burner, Hose and orifice
Connection
Burner, Hose, Regulator and
Cylinder Valve
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OFF
OFF
ON
ON
TYPE 1 CONNECTION
TO GAS CYLINDER
CLOCKWISE
CLOCKWISE
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
COUNTER
CLOCKWISE
Inspect the hose before each use.
If there are signs of wear, cuts or
leaks replace turkey fryer hose &
regulator with part 903070006.
REGULATOR CONTROL VALVE OPERATIONS
REGULATOR TO GAS CYLINDER VALVE CONNECTION
REGULATOR CONTROL
FLAME ADJUSTMENT
The regulator control valve is used
to adjust the burner flame. Turning
the control knob clockwise slowly
will increase the burner flame and
counter clockwise to decrease and
shut the burner flame off.
Adjust air shutter to the burner until the
burner flame is as blue as possible
The Regulator Hook is used to keep the regulator
off the ground when removed from the LP cylinder.
Attach to appliance as shown.
Type 1 Regulators will have a hook as shown.
YELLOW
BLUE
CORRECT
FLAME
INCORRECT
FLAME
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