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Gas Donut Fryers
Models: 177FBF1824LP, 177FBF1824NG,
177FBF2424LP, 177FBF2424NG
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.
Please read and keep these instructions. Indoor use only.
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User Manual
User Manual
WARNING
09/2021
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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 User Manual User Manual Gas Donut Fryers 09/2021 Models: 177FBF1824LP, 177FBF1824NG, 177FBF2424LP, 177FBF2424NG 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 2: Important For Your Safety
User Manual IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY This manual has been prepared for personnel qualified to install gas equipment, who should perform the initial field start-up and adjustments of the equipment covered by this manual. Post in a prominent location the instructions to be followed in the event the smell of gas is detected. This information can be obtained from the local gas supplier. - Page 3 User Manual Index Safety General Unpacking Specifications Installation Codes and Standards Assembly Flue Connection Gas Connection Leveling the Fryer Operation 11-15 Cleaning Boil Out Procedure Maintenance Flue Vent Inspection www.AvantcoEquipment.com...
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Page 4: Specifications
NPT male connector on a 1/ 2" pipe, allowing you to connect with either 3/ 4" or 1/ 2" NPT female connector. MANIFOLD MODEL GAS TYPE WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT PRESSURE 177FBF1824LP 10" W/C 24" 41 " 58 " Liquid Propane 41 " / 177FBF2424LP 10"... -
Page 5: Installation
Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction NOTE 6" Sides of Fryer All avantco donut fryers shall be installed with at least a 16 inch space between the fryer and Surface ames from Back of Fryer 6" adjacent equipment The fryer may be installed on combustible floors... - Page 6 User Manual Take out the inner chimney. Please fasten the inner chimney to the inner chimney support using four screws. Take out the outside chimney. Please connect the outside chimney using screws Fix the two supporting brackets. The lid extending direction can be at either right or left side. www.AvantcoEquipment.com...
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Page 7: Codes And Standards
User Manual Assemble the handle using the screws provided. Attach handle. CODES AND STANDARDS The fryer must be installed in accordance with: In the United States: • State and local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with: www.AvantcoEquipment.com... -
Page 8: Flue Connection
User Manual • National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI-Z223.1/NFPA #54 (latest edition). Copies may be obtained from The American Gas Association Accredited Standards Committee Z223, @ 400 N. Capital St. NW, Wash- ington, DC 20001 or the Secretary Standards Council, NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169- 7471. -
Page 9: Gas Connection
User Manual • Do not obstruct the flow of the gases from the appliance. Proper air balance should be maintained in the room. • Ensure that your ventilation system does not cause a down draft at the fryer’s flue opening. Down draft will not allow the fryer to exhaust properly and will cause overheating which may cause perma- nent damage. -
Page 10: Leveling The Fryer
User Manual A Rear of Fryer B Strain Relief Chain Connection (Chain supplied by others) • The fryer must be installed with a connector (not supplied by Factory) complying with the above codes. • The fryer must be installed with restraining means to guard against transmission of strain to the connector. -
Page 11: Operation
Fryer is not to be used during a power outage. HIGH LIMIT CONTROL Avantco Donut 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 12: Filling Tank With Shortening
User Manual FILLING TANK WITH SHORTENING Solid shortening must NOT be used with this fryer. Melting solid shortening will NOTICE damage the tank and void your warranty. NEVER melt blocks of solid shortening on top of the heat tubes. This would WARNING cause a fire and could result in personal injury. -
Page 13: Turning On The Fryer
User Manual 5. While pressing the knob down, use a lit match to ignite the pilot. Continue to press the knob down for about 30 seconds. 6. When the pilot stays lit, turn the knob counterclockwise to the “ON” position. Do not press down on the knob in this step. (See figure below). 7. -
Page 14: Basic Frying Instructions
User Manual BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTIONS • Set the desired temperature and allow shortening to heat up to that temperature. • Fry items that are the same size to ensure equal doneness. • Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into hot shortening. •... -
Page 15: Draining The Oil
User Manual DRAINING THE OIL Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, WARNING and servicing the fryer. 1. Turn the thermostat knob to the OFF position. 2. Insert the drain extension into the drain valve. Tighten only hand tight. 3. -
Page 16: Boil Out Procedure
User Manual NOTICE Do not use chlorine or sulfate/sulfide cleaners. • Rinse thoroughly, and then polish with a soft dry cloth. • Keep the fryer exterior clean and free of accumulated grease to prevent stubborn stains from forming. If regular cleaning is neglected, grease will be burned on and discolorations may form. •... -
Page 17: Maintenance
User Manual MAINTENANCE Hot oil and hot parts can cause burns. Use care when operating, cleaning, WARNING and servicing the fryer. Spilling hot fryer compound can cause severe burns. Do not move fryer WARNING without draining all frying compound from the tank. FLUE VENT INSPECTION When the fryer is cool, inspect annually. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Adjustments and service work may be performed only by a qualified technician who is experience in, and knowledgeable with, the operation of commercial gas cooking equipment. However, to ensure your confidence,contact your Avantco Service Representative for liable service, dependable advice or other assistance, and for genuine factory parts. - Page 19 User Manual 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 liquid propane gas. To check the manifold pressure, do the following: 1. Turn thermostat “OFF” and combination gas valve knob to the “PILOT” setting. 2.
- Page 20 User Manual Checking and Adjusting 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. 1.
- Page 21 Avantco Equipment shall not be liable, under any legal theory, for loss of use, revenue or pro t, or for substitute use or performance, or for incidental, indirect, or special or consequential damages or for any other loss of cost of similar type.
- Page 22 Valid only in the Contiguous United States Avantco Equipment warrants new equipment sold to food trucks and commercial customers that have installed the unit outdoors to be operational upon delivery and proper installation, not to exceed a period of 30 days from the date of delivery.
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Page 23: Parts List
Parts List PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION 177101103628 177201302019 KNOB PILOT (LP) 177202200728 177201500573 THERMOSTAT NOZZLE (NAT) 177202200737 177201500582 HIGH LIMIT NOZZLE (LP) 177202006273 177201802646 DRAIN PIPE MANIFOLD PIPE - FBF1824 FRYER 177200900019 17701807991L MANIFOLD PIPE - FBF2424 FRYER ADJUSTABLE LEG 177201301400 177200500782...
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