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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MGF24 MEDIUM DUTY GAS FRYER V U L C A N - H A R T C O M P A N Y , P . O . B O X 6 9 6 , L O U I S V I L L E , K Y 4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 , TEL. (502) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1 FORM 30951 (10-95) (Formerly F-990602)
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Page 2: Important For Your Safety
IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT, WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START-UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL..............4 INSTALLATION . -
Page 4: General
If the supply and equipment requirements do not agree, do not proceed with the installation. Contact your dealer or Vulcan-Hart Company immediately. LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. This fryer is for use only in locations adjacent to non-combustible construction. -
Page 5: Installation Codes And Standards
4" Water Column for natural gas supply, and 10.0" Water Column for propane gas supply. These pressure regulators are available from Vulcan-Hart. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the fryer. -
Page 6: Testing The Gas Supply System
Connect gas supply to the fryer. The gas supply line must be at least the equivalent of " iron pipe. Make sure the pipes are clean and free of obstructions, dirt, and piping compound. Hold the gas inlet pipe (in front of the manual valve) tight when making connections to prevent pressure regulator from rotating and damaging internal tubing connections. -
Page 7: Adjustments
WARNING: APPLIANCES EQUIPPED WITH A FLEXIBLE ELECTRIC SUPPLY CORD ARE PROVIDED WITH A THREE-PRONG GROUNDING PLUG. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THIS PLUG BE CONNECTED INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. IF THE RECEPTACLE IS NOT THE PROPER GROUNDING TYPE, CONTACT AN ELECTRICIAN. DO NOT REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG. - Page 8 Fig. 1 — 8 —...
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Page 9: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL OIL FROM THE TANK. CONTROLS Indicating Light —... -
Page 10: Adding Frying Compound
HIGH LIMIT DEVICE A high limit device will shut the fryer down if the oil overheats. DO NOT relight pilot until oil temperature has lowered to at least 350 F. If the situation persists, contact your local Vulcan-Hart authorized servicer. - Page 11 Clean all stainless steel surfaces with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth. A non-abrasive cleaner may be used to remove discolorations. Always rub in the direction of the polish lines on the stainless steel to preserve the original finish. To prevent water spots and streaks, rinse equipment thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
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Page 12: Frying Compound Maintenance
16. Dry thoroughly. Replace the tank and lower the pivotal head. 17. Cover tank until ready for use. 18. Keep burner air shutter openings clean. 19. Keep main burner ports clean. To clean burners, boil them in a strong solution of lye water for 15 minutes. -
Page 13: Suggested Time And Temperature Chart For Deep Fat Frying
SUGGESTED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CHART FOR DEEP FAT FRYING Food Temp. F Time (minutes) DOUGHNUTS Cake type to 2 Yeast raised 2 to 2 MEAT Cutlets (less than " thick) 5 to 8 Chicken fried steak 5 to 8 Chops (very lean) 5 to 8 MISCELLANEOUS Chinese noodles... -
Page 14: Maintenance
To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Depot in your area (refer to listing supplied with the fryer), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manual. -
Page 15: Deep Frying Troubleshooting Guide
DEEP FRYING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE — 15 —... - Page 16 FORM 30951 (10-95) (Formerly F-990602) PRINTED IN U.S.A. — 16 —...