Board-level gas ignition module mounted in the power supply box of Vulcan VK and TR series fryers built after 1 December 2012, and on VFRY series fryers. Note that earlier builds use a different ignition board.
Active part, but the OEM store shows it backordered with roughly a 15-day lead time as of 2026-10-20. Stock varies widely by distributor channel.
Source: public distributor listing, checked 2026-10-19. Availability changes; re-check before ordering.
This item is listed under the following part numbers across manufacturer documentation and distributor catalogs:
00-959500-00001959500-1959500-00001VH00-959500-00001N21308670| Type | Board-level gas ignition module |
|---|---|
| Application | Vulcan VK / TR / VFRY gas fryers |
| Build date | Fryers built starting 12/1/2012 (OEM catalog section: POWER SUPPLY BOX — STARTING 12/1/12) |
| Shipping dimensions | 6.90 × 2.90 × 11.70 in |
| Weight | 1.22 lb |
| Electrical rating | Not published by the OEM — do not assume a voltage or terminal arrangement from a catalog listing |
These are the points that most often cause a wrong order on this specific part number. They are not generic advice.
Compiled from manufacturer catalog strings and distributor listings. Verify against your own equipment's parts manual before ordering. This is not an offer or a quotation.
No OEM catalogue page for this number was reachable. Distributors list the same number under two different names, which is worth knowing before searching for a replacement.
| Source | Wording (verbatim) | What it is | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts Town listing (distributor wording, not OEM) | “Vulcan Hart 00-959500-00001 Ignition Board” | Called an ignition board here; other listings call the same number a gas ignitor. | www.partstown.com |
Ignition control on Vulcan VK, TR and VFRY gas fryers built after 1 December 2012. The board sits in the power supply box and drives the ignition sequence; earlier builds of the same fryer families use a different board, so the build date is the deciding factor.
The board runs the ignition sequence: prove no flame, open the pilot or main valve, spark, then supervise the flame signal and lock out if it does not appear. Boards are replaced far more often than they fail — a contaminated flame sensor or a missing ground produces exactly the same symptom.
| Symptom | This part? | Check first |
|---|---|---|
| No spark at the igniter | Possible — board output stage | Electrode gap and ceramic, ignition cable, 24 V supply, ground |
| Sparks, gas present, no light | Possible — valve not opened by the board | Valve operator signal during trial for ignition, gas pressure |
| Lights, then drops out after a few seconds | Possible — no flame signal | Flame sensor contamination, sensor wire, burner ground |
| Locks out after the retry count | Possible — board, but only after the above | Read the lockout pattern; it usually names the failed step |
No. The OEM catalog places this board in the power supply box section that starts 12/1/2012; earlier builds use a different board.
The OEM does not publish an electrical rating for this board. The dimensions and weight above are shipping data, not the board itself.
Yes — 959500-1 is the short-form version of the same OEM number.
Capillary, millivolt and high-limit thermostats in these part families are produced in volume in China. Public supplier directories list manufacturers concentrated in specific industrial clusters: Zhongshan (Guangdong) for capillary, millivolt and deep-fryer thermostats; Wenzhou (Zhejiang) for capillary, gas, immersion and mechanical thermostats with OEM/ODM capability; and Jinan (Shandong) for gas-valve and thermostatic gas-control components. When sourcing these parts from China, verify: dimensional drawings, sensing-bulb and capillary specifications, temperature accuracy, electrical ratings, cycle-life testing and applicable safety certifications (CE / CQC / UL). A high-limit safety thermostat must not be substituted on the basis of physical fit alone.
Compiled from Vulcan OEM parts manual sections (VK/TR power supply box, starting 12/1/12), hobartparts.com, and Parts Town listing data.
Part numbers and specifications are reproduced as published by the sources listed above. This page is a reference compilation for identification purposes. Last compiled: 2026-10-31.