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Pitco Frialator SF14 UFM Installation & Operation Manual

Pitco Frialator SF14 UFM Installation & Operation Manual

Installation, operation and maintainance manual for gas fryers with solo filter
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  • Page 2 MI'S , PF28-03 Pita> Frialator '1..20-086-01 Rev 00 Rev. Due 12117/93...
  • Page 3 There are three different types of noti~s that you should be familiar with, a NO11CE, CAunON, and WARNING. A NO11CE is a special note used to call attention to a particularly important point CAunON 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 Keep the area around the fryer free from combus- tibles. DO NOT supply the fryer with a gas that is DOt indicated on the data plate. If you need to convert the fryer to another type of fuel, oontact your dealer.
  • Page 5 It will be easier and safer if the filter assembly has oooled to room temperature before handling any filter parts. Ensure that the fryer can get enough air to keep the flame burning oorrectly. If the flame is starved for air it can give off a dangerous carbon monoxide gas.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Initial Cleaning 1.5.5 Thennostat Calibration Check 1.5.6 Thennostat Calibration 1.5.7 High Limit Test f1LLING nIB FRYER 2.1.1 Filling the Fryer With Liquid Shortening 2.1.2 Filling the Fryer With Solid Shortening MELTING SOLID SHORTENING Table of Contents Title i-ii 1-11 1-12...
  • Page 8 2.3.3 Power Failure SHORTENING FILTER PROCEDURES .,.,." 2.4.1 General Filter Hints 2.4.2 Filter Procedures. DAn., Y CLEANING Fll.. TER MEDIA REPLACEMENT WEEKLY FRYER CLEANING (BOIL OUT) f1..UE INSPEC'fI ON TROUBLESHOOTING Fryer Troubleshooting 3.4.1 Filter Troubleshooting ... 3.4.2 ntle " ..,..
  • Page 9 List of Tables and Figures Model Information Fryer Ventilation and Fire Safety References Figure Inside View of Fryer Pilot Assembly, Flame Adjustment Gas VaJve Showing Location of Pressure Regulator and Pilot Adjusters Main Burner Conditions Air Collar Fryer mustrating Filter Components...

  • Page 11: Winch Fryer Do I Have

    Chapter 1: General Information and Installation The frying system you have selected for your establishment is the Pita> Frialator Model SF14 UFM series. This model oombines the oonvenience of built-in filtration and the compactness of under fryer filtration into one easy to use unit. This fryer will give you many years of reliable service if you follow the simple operation and maintenance procedures in this manual.

  • Page 12: Checking Your New Fryer

    Locate your Pitco Frialator warranty and fill in the serial number of the fryer and the date received. Y 00 will fmd the serial number on the plate inside the door. Put your warranty card in a safe place for future referen~.

  • Page 13: Leveling

    Remove the two self-drilling saews from the top, back area of the cooker. b. Position the heat deflector so that the angled portion of the deflector is facing toward the front of the fryer. Secure the heat deflector to the back of the unit using the sheet metal saews previously removed.
  • Page 14 Back Sides In addition to the clearances required for proper fryer operation, there must be at least 23 inches of Your fryer will give you peak performance when the gas supply line is of sufficient size to provide the correct gas flow. The gas line must be installed to meet the local building codes or National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54-1984) and ANSI Z223.1-1988 Latest Edition.

  • Page 15: Gas Line Connection

    Fuel SYR~IX Line Leak and Pressure Testine 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 disamneded from the fuel line. If the fuel line is to be tested at a pressure equal to or less than (s) 1/2 PSIG (3.45 kPa), the fryer can be...

  • Page 16: Ventilation And Fire Safety Systems

    Your ventilation system should be designed to allow for easy cleaning. Frequent cleaning of the ventilation system and the fryer will reduce the chan~ of fire. Table 1-2 provides a list of referen~ documents that provide guidance on ventilation and fire safety systems. This table is not necessarily complete.

  • Page 17: Inl11Al Adjustments

    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. Ensure that your ventilation system does not cause a down draft at the fryer's flue opening.
  • Page 18 (100°C) thereby allowing plenty of adjustment time. Never let the water level go below the OIL LEVEL mark on the rear of the tank. There is an open Bame inside the fryer. The unit may get hot enough to set near by materials on fire.
  • Page 19 g. The main burner (4) will light and be controlled by the thermostat. The pilot burner will remain lit regardless of the switch position. 1.5.2.1.1 Pilot Flame Adiustment - The pilot flame should be adjusted to prod~ millivolt output from the pilot sensing devi~. Millivolt output for the thermopile should be between 300 and 500 millivolts.
  • Page 20 This test requires a DC millivolt meter set to a scale of O-l(XK)mv. b. Locate the thermopile wires coming from the thermostat!High Limit box going to the gas shut off valve. The wire insulation size decreases near the gas valve connections. Connect the negative Connect the positive (+) test probe to one of the High Limit terminal Remove the pilot flame adjustment cover.

  • Page 21: Main Burner Conditions

    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 oontrolled valve. When the therDlostat is turned up the gas control valve opens and the pilot will ignite the burners. After the burner system is operating, perfOrDl the burner adjustments in the following procedure.

  • Page 22: Gas Line Requirements

    1.5.3.1 Gas Une Rgrements W.Co natural gas (12.0 %2.0. W.c. LP) to all appliances oonnected to the line, operating at full demand. 1.5.3.2 Burner Adjustment -The burners must be burner flame using the following procedure. a. Ensure that the gas oontrol valve is in the OFF position. Remove the manifold pressure tap plug and connect an accurate pressure gauge (range of 0-16"...

  • 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 !.~JII!ulated during storage and shipment.

  • Page 24: Thennostat Calibration

    Filling the fryer with oil is described in 2.1. To perform the calibration check detailed below you will need a digital thermometer. b. Set the thermostat at 325°F and wait for the temperature reading on the thermometer to rise.
  • Page 25 Turn the adjustment until the burners turn on at 32S°F. Repla~ the knob and allow the fryer to cycle 4 to 6 times. Check the temperature of the thermometer against the thermostat dial, if it is greater than 5°F differen~ repeat the calibration procedure.
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  • Page 27: Filling The Fryer With Liquid Shortening

    FIUJNG THE FRYER Both liquid and solid shortening can be used in the fryer. If solid shortening is used, it is recommended that you use the melt cycle feature (optional) to melt the shortening. You can melt solid shortening without the melt option, but you must carefully follow the instruction in section 2.2.2.

  • Page 28: Melting Solid Shortening

    The fryer has been installed using restraining devices to prevent accidental tipping or movement. Do not attempt to move the fryer when it has hot 1 in it. Splashing hot liquids can cause severe bums.

  • Page 29: Fryer Shutdown

    2.3.3 Power Failure If power is removed from the fryer during filtering, place the filter switch in the OFF position and close the return valve. When power is restored restart the filter procedure...

  • Page 30: Shortening Filter Procedures

    Drain Valve Handle See Maintenance Section for Filter Operational Information. VALVE CLOSED (Handle Across Body) Figure 2-1 Fryer mustrating Filter Components Daily shortening filtering is strongly NOTE Valve Handle Valve Body VALVE OPEN (Handle Inllne With Body) and tools you should...

  • Page 31: General Filter Hints

    Drain Valve BLACK - Drain the oil from the Cleaner - Used during fryer boil-out cleaning. fryer tanks to the filter pan.

  • Page 32: Filter Procedures

    Turn die fryer OFF (See Standby Shutdown, section 2.3.2). Remove the baskets from the fryer tank( s). Use the clean out rod to lift out die tube screens. If there are excess aumbs in the fryer tank, remove them with the crumb scoop.
  • Page 33 Continue to run the filter pump until bubbles oome out the oil return opening. Turn the pump off and close the red handled return valve. If necessary add more shortening to the tank to return the shortening level to the fill mark. The fryer is now ready for use.
  • Page 35 The filter module stores neatly under die fryer. The unit is very easy to use and allows for quick installation and filtration, even under die busiest conditions. The filter module is shown in Figure 3-1 widl specific components and features pointed out and briefly described.
  • Page 36 Figure 3-1 Filter Module (5) Flexible Coupling. Flexible coupling allows for easy movement when connecting and discon- necting the pickup tube from the fryer. (6) Casters Allows for easy movement of the pan.
  • Page 37 Place the filter rack assembly in the filter pan and install the aumb catch tray in the top of the filter pan lid. j. Slide the illter pan assembly back into the fryer and attach the pick up tube connector to the filter unit connection.

  • Page 38: Weekly Fryer Cleaning (Boil Out)

    WEEKLY FRYER CLEANING (BOIL OUT) The fryer should be thoroughly cleaned once a week. This cleaning should include a complete draining of the fryer and a boil out. This would also be a good tinle to replace the filter paper if necessary a.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESBOO11NG This section is provided to aid you in the event of fryer or filter troubles. If these troubleshooting procedures do not correct your problem contact a qualified technician or the factory. The troubleshooting procedures are in a flowchart format.

  • Page 40: Filter Troubleshooting

    Filter Troubleshooting 3.4.2 Refer to this section to correct common problems that may be encountered during filter operation.
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