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There's Always Something Cooking!
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual
For Reversible Pump Filter Systems
P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304
Pitco Frialator, Inc.,
(800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497
A BLODGETT Company
Covering Models
RP-14 & RP-18
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- Page 1 There's Always Something Cooking! Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual For Reversible Pump Filter Systems Covering Models RP-14 & RP-18 P.O. Box 501, Concord, NH 03302-0501 • 509 Route 3A, Bow, NH 03304 Pitco Frialator, Inc., (800) 258-3708 • (603) 225-6684 • FAX (603) 225-8497...
- Page 2 MTS # PF28-04 Pitco Frialator #L20-090-01 Original Rev. Date 12/27/93...
- Page 3 NOTICES 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 SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY WARNING The filter is equipped with an oil proof, electrical supply cord with a three prong safety plug. This is to protect operators from electrical shock hazard in the event of an equipment malfunction. DO NOT cut or remove the grounding (third) prong from this plug.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section Title Page Safety Notice Table of Contents ........................... i List of Tables and Figures ......................ii Chapter 1: General Information and Installation ..............1-1 WHICH FILTER SYSTEM DO I HAVE? ............... 1-1 CHECKING YOUR NEW FILTER SYSTEM ............1-1 1.2.1 Check Your Order .................... -
Page 6: List Of Tables And Figures
List of Tables and Figures Table Title Page Filter System Model Information ................1-1 Figure Title Page Mobile Filter Unit ...................... 2-1 Filter System ......................3-2... -
Page 7: Chapter 1: General Information And Installation
If you are missing any parts, contact the dealer from whom the filter was purchased. Locate your Pitco Frialator warranty and fill in the serial number of the filter and the date received. You will find the serial number on the rear panel. Put your warranty sheet in a safe place for future reference. -
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION The mobile filter system requires no special installation instructions. Installing and changing the filter media is described in Chapter 3. 1.3.1 Electrical Connection The electrical service used by the filter system must comply with local codes. If there are no local codes that apply, refer to the National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70-1990 to install the service. -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Operating Instructions
1. Ensure that all oil in the filter pan is returned before it cools and hardens. This is very important if you are using solid shortening. 2. Always use Pitco Precoat® for fastest filtrations, maximum labor saving, and cleanest/ clearest shortening possible. Impaired filter performance will result without the use of a filter aid. -
Page 10: Filter Procedures
4. The filter pump is protected from clogging by a special screen in the pickup tube. Clean this screen each time a new filter envelope is installed (see Chapter 3, ). 5. Flush Hose - After using the flush hose, allow it to drain completely before storing. 6. - Page 11 d. If you have replaced or scraped the filter paper, stir in Precoat Filter Aid to the shortening in fryer (refer to section 2.1 for amount to add for your fryer). After cleaning out the excess debris with the fryer scoop sprinkle the powder into the first fryer to be filtered and stir the powder into the oil.
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Page 12: Using The Reversible Filter System To Vacuum Drain Afryer
USING THE REVERSIBLE FILTER SYSTEM TO VACUUM DRAIN A FRYER The reversible filter system models can also be used to power drain a fryer that can not be drained via a drain valve. Follow the procedure below to power drain a fryer. a. -
Page 13: Chapter 3: Owner Maintenance And Adjustments
Chapter 3: Owner Maintenance and Adjustments This chapter provides you with the information and procedures necessary to perform basic filter maintenance and adjustments. If after performing any maintenance on your filter system, and it does not perform properly, contact your authorized service center. WARNING The power supply must be disconnected before servicing or cleaning the appliance. - Page 14 Figure 3-1 Filter System (1) Filter Pan - Holds the oil from the fry tank. (6) Filter Hose Connector - Quick disconnect that connects the filter hose to the filter. (2) Pump Switch - Three position switch used to (7) Pump Motor Thermal Overload - (On left turn the filter pump VACUUM/OFF/FILTER.
- Page 15 d. All of the filter pick up assembly parts can be washed in a dish washer or a pot sink. Flush out the suction tube assembly with hot water. The pick up tube screen keeps grit and solid material from binding the pump. After flushing the pick up tube screen check to ensure that the screen is free of debris.
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING This section is provided to aid you in the event of filter system 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. Filter unit is not working properly. - Page 17 Scrape the filter layer down to the metal Does the scraping screen. Once the pan is empty, filter leave tighten the pick up tube nut against the excessive oil in sediment screen. Inspect the filter paper for the filter pan? tears and change if torn.
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