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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Sierra Fryers
Model SRF-35/40
(3 Burner Fryer)
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WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or
death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing
this equipment.
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Sierra Fryers Model SRF-35/40 (3 Burner Fryer) WARNING Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment. WWW.MVPGROUPCORP.COM...
  • Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installing and operating this equipment, be sure everyone involved in its operation is fully trained and aware of precautions. Accidents and problems can be caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions. The following symbols, found throughout this manual, alert you to potentially dangerous conditions to the operator, service personnel, or to the equipment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For best results, read this manual carefully. RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. MODELS This manual is for Sierra Fryers with 35-40-lb. capacity frypots. The capacity is described on the serial plate that is located inside the front door on the left side. Table of Contents Specifications .........................

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Depth (in) Height (in) Gas Connection (in) Total Crated Model BTU/hr. Weight (lbs) SRF-35/40 15.5 14.0 30.3 14.0 47.2 36.2 90,000 GAS SUPPLY AND BURNER INFORMATION Supply pressure should be minimum of 4" W.C. for natural gas or 10" W.C. for propane. The fryer comes with ¾”...

  • Page 5: Installation

    ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS NSTALLATION NOTICE Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1, or the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable.
  • Page 6 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS Step 2: Install the Legs (or Casters) and Restraints A set of legs (or optional casters) is packed with the fryer. Mounting fasteners are pre-mounted on the base plates. 1. Raise fryer sufficiently to allow legs or casters to be screwed into the base plate. For safety, “shore up”...
  • Page 7 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS Step 3: Flue Installation 1. Unpack the flue box and flue wrap 2. Slide the flue box over the flue and secure it with the two self-tapping screws using a 5/16” socket 3. Slide the flue wrap over the flue...
  • Page 8 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS 4. Secure it with four self-tapping screws two on the back and one on each side using a 5/16” socket WWW.MVPGROUPCORP.COM...
  • Page 9 Sides 6 inches Rear 6 inches ALL SIERRA FRYERS SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH AT LEAST A 16 INCH SPACE BETWEEN THE FRYER AND SURFACE FLAMES FROM ADJACENT EQUIPMENT. A FLAME GUARD IS ACCEPTABLE IF ALLOWED UNDER LOCAL CODE. No additional side and rear clearance is required for service as the fryer is serviceable from the front.
  • Page 10 The fryer should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is equipped. A circuit diagram is located inside the front door of the fryer. All SIERRA equipment is adjusted at the factory; however, pilot height should be checked at installation and adjusted, if necessary.

  • Page 11: Operation

    ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS PHOTO 1 PERATION LIGHTING CAUTION IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED. Open the burner compartment door and do the following: 1. Turn thermostat to “OFF”...
  • Page 12 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS 5. Do NOT turn the thermostat “ON” until the frypot is filled with liquid shortening. 6. Once the frypot is filled with shortening, set the thermostat to the desired temperature FILLING THE FRYPOT 1. Close drain valve completely before filling the frypot.

  • Page 13: Cooking Hints

    HIGH LIMIT CONTROL SIERRA Fryers are equipped with a secondary heat control that prevents the oil temperature from rising above 450F. (Because of the accuracy tolerance of the sensor, the oil temperature may reach as high as 475F.)
  • Page 14 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS DAILY CLEANING 1. Turn thermostat knob to “OFF” position. 2. Place hot-oil safe container under the drain. 3. Open drain valve and drain frypot shortening completely. 4. Remove the basket support frame (if applicable) and flush out any sediment remaining in the frypot with a little hot oil.

  • Page 15: Service (For Authorized Service Technician Only)

    Adjustments and service work may be performed only by a qualified technician who is experienced in, and knowledgeable with, the operation of commercial gas cooking equipment. However, to assure your confidence, contact your SIERRA Service Representative for reliable service, dependable advice or other assistance, and for genuine factory parts.
  • Page 16 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS CHECKING AND ADJUSTING MAIN BURNERS The main burners should burn with a steady blue flame, and the inner cone of the flame from each port should be about 3/4" long. The flame from each main burner should enter each heat tube without touching the front of the frypot or the sides, top, or bottom of each tube.
  • Page 17 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS CHECKING AND ADJUSTING PRESSURE REGULATOR The combination gas valve (includes pressure regulator) is factory set at 4" W.C. for natural gas and 10" W.C. for propane gas. To check the manifold pressure, do the following: 1. Turn thermostat “OFF” and combination gas valve knob to the “PILOT” setting.
  • Page 18 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS CHECKING AND ADJUSTING AUTO SAFETY PILOT The pilot flame should surround the thermopile for 1/2". It must be large and sharp enough to cause the thermopile to glow a dull red, or sufficient to hold the safety valve open.
  • Page 19 ERVICE SIERRA F RYERS NOTE: Vibrations or shock caused by shaking or pounding baskets on top surface or by slamming door may cause Hi-Limit Control Switch to open. If this condition persists, additional cushioning may be added to the rubber grommets supporting this control to absorb these shocks.

  • Page 20: Parts

    THIS EQUIPMENT. The serial plate is located inside the front door on the left side. Replacement parts may be ordered either through a SIERRA Authorized Parts Distributor or a SIERRA Authorized Service Agency. When ordering parts, please supply the Model Number, Serial Number, Part Number, and Description.
  • Page 21 SIERRA F RYERS Gas Parts for Fryer Part Number Description 119-0012 Knob, thermostat 119-0011 Thermostat Fryer, regulating 200-400 119-0008 Combination Valve (Nat)_Invensys 119-0009 Combination valve (LP)_Invensys Call Combination Valve (Nat)_Honeywell Call Combination valve (LP)_Honeywell 119-0016 Tubing, ¼” fryer pilot 119-0007...
  • Page 22 SIERRA F RYERS Tank Parts Part Number Description 119-0003 Screen, crumb 119-0017 Valve, Ball call Tank, (excluding flue) 119-0018 Drain, extension call Flue, top, removable call Flue, wrap, top, removable WWW.MVPGROUPCORP.COM...
  • Page 23 SIERRA F RYERS Other Parts Part Number Description 119-0019 Door assembly, complete 119-0020 Leg Kit, 6”, adjustable, set of 4 with mounting hardware 119-0021 Caster Kit, 4”, adjustable, set of 4 (two w/brake and two w/o brake) 119-0001 Magnet door...

  • Page 24: Fryer Warranty (None Transferable)

    MVP Group Corporation, (Sierra Range, hereby referred to as “Sierra”), warrants all new cooking equipment bearing the name “SIERRA” and installed within the continental United States of America* or Canada to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal and regular usage and operation for a period of one (1) year following the date of original installation, but in no event can exceed eighteen (18) months from the date of shipment from the factory, unless specified otherwise.
  • Page 25 When service is needed, contact a SIERRA Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number, serial number, and type of your unit.