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- Page 1 There's Always Something Cooking! Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual For Food, Donut, Chicken, and Fish Fryers Covering Models 20, 24, 26, and 34 APPROVED...
- Page 2 MTS # PF17-01 Pitco Frialator #L20-078 Revision 3 Rev. Date 09/09/96...
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Page 3: For Your Safety
There are three different types of notices that you should be familiar with, a NOTICE, CAUTION, and WARNING. A NOTICE is a special note used to call attention to a particularly important point. CAUTION is used to point out a procedure or operation which may cause equipment damage. The WARNING notice is the most important of the three because it warns of an operation that may cause personal injury. - Page 4 DO NOT cut or remove the grounding (third) prong from this plug. There is an open flame inside the fryer. The unit may get hot enough to set near by materials on fire. Keep the area around the fryer free from combus- tibles.
- Page 5 SAFETY SAFETY Ensure that the fryer can get enough air to keep the flame burning correctly. If the flame is starved for air it can give of a dangerous carbon monoxide gas. Carbon Monoxide is a clear odorless gas that can cause suffocation.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Safety Notice Table of Contents ... i-ii List of Tables and Figures ... iii Chapter 1: General Information and Installation ... 1-1 WHICH FRYER DO I HAVE? ... 1-1 CHECKING YOUR NEW FRYER ... 1-1 ASSEMBLY AND LEVELING ... 1-2 1.3.1 Leg Installation and Adjustment ... -
Page 7: Section Title Page
Table of Contents (Continued) Section Chapter 2: Operating Instructions ... 2-1 FILLING THE FRYER ... 2-1 2.1.1 Filling the Fryer With Liquid Shortening ... 2-1 2.1.2 Filling the Fryer With Solid Shortening ... 2-1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ... 2-2 2.2.1 Fryer Start-Up ... 2-2 2.2.2... -
Page 8: List Of Tables And Figures
List of Tables and Figures Table Ventilation and Fire Safety References ... 1-6 Figure Pilot Assembly, Flame Adjustment ... 1-9 Main Burner Conditions ... 1-11 Typical Gas Valve Showing Location of Pressure Regulator and Pilot Adjusters ... 1-12 Air Collar ... 1-13 Title Title Page... -
Page 10: Chapter 1: General Information And Installation
Chapter 1: General Information and Installation Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pitco Frialator universal fryer. This unit will give you many years of reliable service if you follow the simple operation and maintenance procedures in this manual. Contained in this manual are the general installation, operation, and maintenance procedures for the universal fryer Models 20, 24, 26 &... -
Page 11: Checking Your New Fryer
Locate your Pitco Frialator warranty and fill in the serial number of the fryer and the date received. You will find the serial number on the plate inside the door. Put your warranty sheet in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 12: Heat Deflector Installation
1.3.2 Heat Deflector Installation If the fryer requires a heat deflector, you will find a removable label at the rear top edge of the unit. This label has instructions for positioning and installation of the heat deflector. Refer to the label and the instructions below to install the deflector. -
Page 13: Installation
This restraint may be by any means (alcove installation, adequate ties, or battery installation). Although it is possible for you to install and set up your new fryer, it is STRONGLY recommended that you have it done by qualified professionals. The professionals that install your new fryer will know the local building codes and ensure that your installation is safe. -
Page 14: Fuel Types
Fuel Supply Line Leak and Pressure Testing - The fuel supply system must be tested before the fryer is used. If the fuel line is going to be tested at a pressure greater than (>)1/2 PSIG (3.45 kPa), make sure that the fryer is disconnected from the fuel line. If the fuel line is to be tested at a pressure equal to or less than (<) 1/2 PSIG (3.45 kPa), the fryer can be connected but the unit's... -
Page 15: Electrical Connection
1.4.3 Electrical Connection The electrical service used by the fryer must comply with local codes. If there are no local codes that apply, refer to the National Electrical Code (NEC) to install the service. In Canada refer to CSA Standard C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 & 2, and local codes. Wiring diagrams are provided inside the fryer control box. -
Page 16: Ventilation And Fire Safety References
Fire Detection Thermostats ANSI/UL 521-1987 Excessive ventilation causes drafts, which will interfere with the proper operation of the pilot and the burner. Leave at least 18 inches of open space between the fryer's flue vent opening and the intake of the exhaust hood. -
Page 17: Initial Adjustments
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After your fryer has been installed as described in section 1.4, it needs to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as designed. These adjustments must be performed by a qualified person. To perform these adjustment the following tools will be needed: •... -
Page 18: Lighting Instructions For Manual Pilot Lights
Hold a flame to the pilot light until the pilot ignites. This may take a little while the first time you light the fryer because of air in the lines. Once lit, hold the knob in for approximately 60 seconds and then release. -
Page 19: Electronic Ignition Pilot Systems
Electronic Ignition Pilot Systems - There is nothing to manually light on the electronic ignition systems. Pilot ignition is controlled by the electronic pilot system. a. Open the gas supply valves to the fryer. b. Turn the thermostat control knob counterclockwise to the OFF position. -
Page 20: Electronic Ignition Pilot Flame Adjustment
Turn the gas valve knob to the ON position. d. Turn the fryer ON/OFF/TEST switch to the ON position. If the fryer is equipped with the optional melt cycle, place the switch in the MELT ON position. e. Turn the thermostat to the desired temperature setting. -
Page 21: Main Burner System
1.5.3 Main Burner System For the burners to work the gas supply valve must be open and the main power switch must be on. The main burner receives gas from the main gas supply through the thermostatically controlled valve. When the thermostat is turned up the gas control valve opens. If you have a pilot light system, the pilot will ignite the burners. -
Page 22: Gas Line Requirements
When the pressure is correct, install the regulator adjustment screw cover. f. To remove the pressure gauge, turn off fryer and shut the main gas valve. Remove the gauge and install the pressure tap plug. -
Page 23: Initial Cleaning
1.5.4 INITIAL CLEANING When the fryer is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection. Before the fryer is ready for cooking it must be cleaned. This will remove the oil coating and any foreign matter that may have accumulated during storage and shipment. -
Page 24: Thermostat Calibration Check (Standard)
Mild steel tanks must be wiped down/coated with oil to keep the tank from rusting. g. Now that the tank is clean, you are ready to fill and operate the fryer. Refer to 2.1 for instructions on adding shortening to the fryer. -
Page 25: Thermostat Calibration
Set the Thermostat to 325°F and wait for the temperature reading on the thermometer to rise. c. Let the fryer cycle 4 to 6 times to ensure that the temperature has stabilized. Compare the thermometer temperature against the thermostat setting. - Page 26 Tighten the set screw on the thermostat dial to lock the dial in place. f. Adjust the thermostat to a new setting and allow the fryer to cycle 4 to 6 times at the new setting. Check the thermometer temperature against the dial setting. If the temperature is ±5°F of the thermostat dial setting, remove the thermometer and replace the tube screen.
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Page 28: Chapter 2: Operating Instructions
Both liquid and solid shortening can be used in the fryer, but liquid is preferred. If solid shortening is used, it is recommended that you melt the shortening before adding it to the fryer. You can melt solid shortening in the fryer, but you must carefully not to scorch the shortening. -
Page 29: Operating Instructions
2.2.2 Fryer Shut-Down There are two shutdown modes of fryer operation, STANDBY and COMPLETE. The standby mode removes the ability for the fryer's main burners to cycle. Complete shutdown turns off the gas supply to the fryer. Shut down the fryer by: STANDBY Turn the thermostat to OFF. -
Page 30: Power Failure
No attempts should be made to operate the fryer during power outages. If your fryer is supplied with AC power and, it is removed from the unit for any reason during operation, the fryer will shut down. Wait five minutes after power is restored before restarting the fryer. -
Page 32: Chapter 3: Owner Maintenance And Adjustments
DO NOT allow water to boil because excessive foaming will occur. d. Allow the fryer to soak for 20 minutes to soften shortening deposits. Use fryer brush to remove any residue from tank, tubes, and side walls. Perform the daily cleaning procedure described in section 2.7. - Page 33 Wipe the tank dry with soft clean cloth. Close the drain valve and remove the large container. f. Replace the tube screens and refer to section 2.1 to refill the fryer.
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Page 34: Fryer Troubleshooting
FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to this section to correct common problems that may be encountered in equipment operation. Fryer does not work. Is the gas Will the pilot light? valve open? Purge air from gas line (1.5.2) Does pilot Is all the air...