20 Most Recent Vulcan GR45 Deep Fryer Questions & Answers

If the pilot won't light, the first thing to try is to replace the thermopile, assuming you have a good flame on the top portion of the thermopile in the first place when you hold the gas valve in when in the pilot position. If this does not solve the problem, which in 90% of the cases it will, the gas valve is defective. I usually replace the thermopile when replacing the gas valve and save the old one for a backup.

The first thing to do is make sure all the air has been purged from the gas line.

there is a small adjustment screw on the gas valve,turn it clockwise to increase pilot,if that does not work the vent cap on the gas regulator on the back of the unit could be stopped up,remove that cap ,clean out or replace unit can operate without it just fine.If you increase the pilot and it still wont stay lit replace the thermocouple

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What parts? Most parts companies ship 2nd day or can also ship next day, if you are willing to pay... I could order your parts and ship directly to you, but need more info...You say Vulcan fryer, then royal deep fryer? Which is it? I've never heard of a royal fryer, but am familiar with Vulcan.
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It sounds like you do not have enough gas pressure or volume, possibly an obstructed line or bad regulator.

Your question is posted under vulcan fryers but the comment refers to a grill. Either way, I think your problem is gas pressure and/or supply related. You may need a new regulator, you valve may not be open all the way or any quick couplings you may have are not coupled completely or are faulty. What is happening is there is enough pressure to keep the pilot going, but when the larger route for the burner gas is opened the gas is quickly used up without proper resupply. A regulator installed backwards can have this same effect. Hope this helps

My immediate thought is that the gas supply is turned off and that a safety feature means you can't try and light it. I think this purely because both are like it. https://www.google.com/search?q=Vulcan+fryer+pilot+knob+won%27t+turn+or+push+in ..

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forgive my answer but you need to look at the situation by standing back a bit. You have heated the fryer up, but then you load it with product that is not at 350 degrees and the fryer must now take that 10 minutes to pull it's temp + product back up to temperature. That is as if I am understanding your question

HI. Its Bob To fire up, you need 3 things, Air ( with oxy) fuel and source. First step, is to make shure, you have gas. Without this, you will never get no were. Second , you must purge the system to get air out of the gas line. this is done by trying to light up the system , 4 to 8 times, here the click is the valve opening and closing.... this will clear the system out of air and get the gas to the burder. this will take time, 4 to 8 tries... if you smell for any reason gas, stop, shut off the gas... This smells like rothen eggs... Gas is heavier then air, so it flows down to the lowest level. there is also sensors ,switchs on this... Read the instruction on how to purge or turn on the gas... some have to push down hold for 5 secs, then turn.. Please work safe/ bob