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Southbend 4FR-45 Operator's Manual

Free-standing, floor model restaurant range fryer
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Free-Standing, Floor Model
4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage,
injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before
(800) 348-2558 or (919) 552-9161 FAX (800) 348-2558 or (919) 552-9798
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ANUAL
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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installing or servicing this equipment.
1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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4FR-45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Free-Standing, Floor Model 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause property damage, injury or death. Read the installation, operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before 1100 Old Honeycutt Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (800) 348-2558 or (919) 552-9161 FAX (800) 348-2558 or (919) 552-9798...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    In the event a gas odor is detected, shut down equipment at the combination gas valve and contact the local gas company or gas supplier for service. The Southbend 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer is intended for commercial use only. Not for household use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment on the market. You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS PECIFICATIONS Dimensions Front View Width Depth Model 15.7" 14.2" 31.0" 4FR-45 (399) (361) (787) 4FR-45 R Top View Side View Height 14.7" 61.5" 36.2" 6.1" (373) (1562) (919) (155) ’ PERATOR ANUAL ESTAURANT ANGE RYER Gas Connection Total Crated...

  • Page 5: Electrical Requirement

    4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE Gas Supply Requirements and Burner Information Supply pressure should be greater than 7" W.C. for natural gas or greater than 11" W.C. for propane. One 3/4" NPT male connector is located on the back of the fryer (see illustrations on pages 4 and 7).

  • Page 6: Installation

    2. Do not remove any tags or labels until unit is installed and working properly. Step 2: Install Flue Riser The flue riser assembly is packed separately in the fryer shipping crate. Attach the flue riser to the top rear of the fryer (see illustration on page 7). 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT NOTICE NOTICE ’...
  • Page 7 NSTALLATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE RYER Installation Flue Riser Gas Connection Leg Attachment Pad ’ 1182128 PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 8 The 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer must be restrained to prevent tipping in order to avoid the splashing of hot liquid. The means of restraint may be the manner of installation, such as connection to a battery of appliances or installing the fryer in an alcove, or by separate means, such as adequate ties.
  • Page 9 Step 4: Check Clearances and Ventilation Select a firm, level location for your Southbend fryer. Leave clearance, whenever possible, so that access from the rear is possible to permit cleaning. If the unit is to be set on non-combustible flooring, such as a concrete slab, 3 inches minimum toe room must be provided to prevent restriction of the air opening in the bottom of the unit.

  • Page 10: Step 5: Gas Connection

    A millivoltage circuit diagram is located inside the front door of the fryer, and on page 24 of this manual. All Southbend equipment is adjusted at the factory; however, pilot height should be checked at installation and adjusted, if necessary (see page 22).
  • Page 11 NSTALLATION 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE RYER CAUTION IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE, IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CORRECTED. ’ 1182128 PERATOR ANUAL...

  • Page 12: Operation

    These procedures must be followed by qualified personnel or warranty will be voided. The Southbend 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer is an immersion tube fryer. This is the most efficient method of transmitting heat into the oil. The tubes are actually large heat exchangers. Each tube is heated by a burner at its front that propels its flame and heat into the tube, toward the rear, where it is vented into a flue box.

  • Page 13: Shutdown Procedure

    4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE 3. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot. Continue to press the knob down for about 30 seconds. If the pilot does not stay ignited when the knob is released, repeat the lighting procedure and keep the knob down longer.

  • Page 14: Automatic Pilot Valve

    High Limit Control The 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer is 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 15: Cooking Hints

    4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE OOKING INTS User Tips • Smoking oil means that the temperature is too high, or that the oil has broken down. • Gum in frypot denotes a need for thorough cleaning (see “Weekly Cleaning” on page 18) •...
  • Page 16 Food Product Potatoes — Raw to Finished — Blanched to Finished Chicken — Raw to Finished — Blanched to Finished 4FR-45 R Typical Production 100-105 lbs. per hour 320-325 lbs. per hour 50-55 lbs. per hour 95-100 lbs. per hour ’...

  • Page 17: Cleaning

    ANGE LEANING Southbend equipment is constructed with the best quality materials and is designed to provide durable service when properly maintained. To expect the best performance, your equipment must be maintained in good condition and cleaned daily. Naturally, the frequency and extent of cleaning depends on the amount and degree of usage.

  • Page 18: Weekly Cleaning

    Semiannual Cleaning 1. Examine and clean the venting system. 2. Have your Southbend Authorized Service Agency or another qualified service technician clean and adjust the unit for maximum performance. Consult the Southbend Authorized Parts/Service Distributor list for the Authorized Service Representative in your area or contact Southbend at 1-800-348-2558.
  • Page 19 LEANING 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE RYER Darkened areas, called “heat tint,” sometimes appear on stainless steel surfaces where the area has been subjected to excessive heat. These darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are not harmful. Heat tint can normally be removed by the above cleaning techniques, but...

  • Page 20: Service

    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 Southbend Service Representative (or the Southbend Service Department) for reliable service, dependable advice or other assistance, and for genuine factory parts.
  • Page 21 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE Checking and Adjusting Pressure Regulator The combination gas valve and 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” (lowest position) and combination gas valve knob to the “PILOT” setting.
  • Page 22 Converting from Natural Gas to LP Gas Obtain a natural-to-LP gas conversion kit (part number 4440499) from your authorized Southbend parts distributor. The kit comes with five LP gas orifice spuds, of which four are used. In the following procedure, refer to the parts diagram on page 28 and the figures below on the right.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE Troubleshooting Problem Burners do not come on Pilot will not stay ignited Pilot produces carbon deposits Burners produce carbon deposits 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.

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    PILOT ADJUSTMENT REGULATING THERMOSTAT Notes: 1. High limit switch is set to 450 F. 2. Voltage measured across TH/PP and TP with main burner on should be greater than 100 mV. 4FR-45 R REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT PILOT GAS COMPONENT LIMITING THERMOSTAT ’...

  • Page 25: Parts

    For parts not listed, consult a Southbend Authorized Parts Distributor or Southbend Authorized Service Agency. Consult the Southbend Authorized Parts/Service Distributor list for the Authorized Parts supplier in your area. If this list is not available, call Southbend at 1-800-348-2558 to obtain this list. Index of Parts Diagrams...

  • Page 26: Cabinet Parts

    Cabinet Parts Part Number Description 1182205 Door 1182016 Panel, Inner Door 1172716 Nameplate, large 1182122 Front Rail, 4FR-45 1182024 Bracket, Top Door Weld Assembly 1182125 Splasher Spot Weld 1182124 Cover Rear Splasher 1178205 Leg, Black (set of four) 1172650 Leg Pad...
  • Page 27 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE Frypot Parts Part Number Description 1182262 Baffle Weld Assembly 1182238 Valve, Ball, 1-1/4 in 1182221 Frypot Weld Assembly 1036618 Thermostat Bulb Clamp 1140700 Screen, Tube Covering P9181 Basket, Single 1176845 Drain Pipe Extension 1176846 Clean Out Rod (optional) * not shown on drawing.
  • Page 28 Valve, Combination, Natural Gas 1182103 Valve, Combination, LP Gas 1182056 Bracket, Manifold Support 1182151 Thermostat, Regulating 1182058 Bracket, Support 1182150 Thermostat, Limiting 4440499 Natural-to-LP Gas Conversion Kit * not shown on drawing. 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ’ 1182128 PERATOR ANUAL ANGE RYER...
  • Page 29 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE Gas Train Parts See parts list on previous page. ’ PERATOR RYER 1182128 ANUAL ARTS...
  • Page 30 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE RYER ’ 1182128 PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 31 4FR-45 R ESTAURANT ANGE RYER ’ 1182128 PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 32 When service is needed, contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency, or your dealer. To avoid confusion, always refer to the model number, serial number, and type of your unit.

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