Gas Connection; Quick-Disconnect For Units On Casters; Gas Pressure; Test Gas Supply - Vulcan-Hart VK SERIES Installation & Operation Manual

VK SERIES GAS FRYERS
The gas inlet is located on the lower rear of the fryer. Codes require that a gas shutoff
valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the fryer.
The gas supply line must be at least the equivalent of ½" (12.7 mm) iron pipe for single
units and 1-1/4" (31.75 mm) for batteries. If using the optional quick-disconnect flex hose,
¾" (19 mm) iron pipe for single units and 1-1/4" (31.75 cm) iron pipe for batteries.
Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions, dirt, and piping compound. A
battery requires one or two connections of appropriate size for the gas requirement.
After piping has been checked for leaks, fully purge gas pipes to remove air.
GAS PRESSURES (ALL MODELS):
The gas measured exiting the gas valve should be set at .08" W.C. (Water Column) (0.02
kPa) for natural gas and .08" W.C. (.02 kPa) for propane gas. If incoming gas to the fryer
exceeds ¼ PSI, (1.73 kPa), 7" W.C., an additional pressure regulator must be
installed.
TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM:
When test pressures exceed ¼" PSI (1.73 kPa), the fryer and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system.
When test pressures are ¼" PSI (1.73 kPa) or less, the fryer must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its individual shutoff valve.

Fryers with Casters:

Separate instructions for installing casters are included with the casters:
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The installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the
Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI Z21.69, CAN/CGA-
6.16, and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-
Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel, ANSI z21.41.CSA 6.9 or Quick-
Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel.
VULCAN-HART

GAS CONNECTION

All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be
resistant to the action of propane gases.
Prior to lighting, check all joints in the gas supply line for leaks.
Use soap and water solution. Do not use an open flame.
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F-32971 Rev. K (December 2012)