Converting To Another Gas Type - Frymaster BIH52 Series Service Manual

"Dry-firing" your unit will cause damage to the frypot. Always ensure that melted
shortening, cooking oil, or water and boil-out solution is in the frypot before firing
4. It is suggested that the burner manifold pressure be checked at this time by the local gas company
or an authorized service agent. Refer to "Check Burner Manifold Pressure" on 3.4 of this manual
for the proper procedure. The accompanying tables list the burner manifold gas pressures for the
various gas types that can be used with this equipment.
CE Standard
Burner Manifold Gas Pressures
for Fryers Manufactured After April 1999
Gas
Natural Gas Lacq
(G20) under 20 mbar
Natural Gas Groningue *
(G25) under 25 mbar
Natural Gas Groningue
(G25) under 20 mbar
Butane
(G30) at 28/30 or 50 mbar
Propane
(G31) under 37 or 50 mbar
* Belgian G25 = 7,0 mbar (single or dual)
5. Check the programmed temperature or analog controller thermostat setting. (Refer to Chapter 3,
Operating Instructions, for the setpoint programming instructions for your particular controller.)
2.5

Converting to Another Gas Type

Your fryer is configured at the factory for either natural gas or propane (LP) gas. If you desire to
switch from one type of gas to another, a gas conversion kit must be installed by a Factory
Authorized Service Center technician.
Switching to a different type of gas without installing the proper conversion kit may
result in fire or explosion! NEVER attach your fryer to a gas supply for which it is
WARNING
your unit for any extended period.
Pressure (mbar)
Single Dual
Vat Vat
Natural Gas Lacq
7 7
(G20) under 20 mbar
Natural Gas Gronigue *
10 10
(G25) under 25 mbar
Natural Gas Gronigue
10 10
(G25) under 20 mbar
Butane
17 17
(G30) at 28/30 or 50 mbar
Propane
20 20
(G31) under 37 or 50 mbar
* Belgian G25 = 7,0 mbar (single) or 6,5 (dual)
Non-CE Standard
Burner Manifold Gas Pressures
Gas
Natural
Propane
DANGER
not configured.
2-7
CE Standard
Burner Manifold Gas Pressures
for Fryers Manufactured Through April 1999
Pressure (mbar)
Single
Vat
Gas
10
10
17
20,2
Pressure
3" W.C.
0.73 kPa
8.25" W.C.
2.5 kPa
Dual
Vat
7 6,5
9
9
16,5
18,5