Gas Connections - Dean D20 Series Installation & Operation Manual

3.4 Gas Connections

Before connecting new pipe to this appliance the pipe must be blown out thoroughly
to remove all foreign material. Foreign material in the burner and gas controls will
NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENTS
This equipment is to be installed in compliance with the Basic Plumbing Code of the Building
Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. (BOCA) and the Food Service Sanitation
Manual of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This equipment is manufactured to use the type of gas specified on the rating plate attached to the
door. Connect equipment stamped "NAT" only to natural gas and that stamped "PRO" only to LP
(Propane) gas.
Installation shall be made with a gas connector that complies with national and local codes.
Quick disconnect devices, if used, shall likewise comply with national and local codes.
The fryer MUST MUST MUST be connected to the gas supply specified on the rating and serial number MUST
If gas odors are detected, the gas supply MUST
local gas company or FASC should be contacted immediately to rectify the problem.
A. The gas supply (service) line must be the same size or greater than the fryer inlet line. This
fryer is equipped with a 3/4" (22 mm) male inlet. The gas supply line must be sized to
accommodate all the gas-fired equipment that may be connected to that gas supply. Consult
your contractor, gas company, supplier, or other knowledgeable authorities.
Gas Types
Natural Gas
Propane Gas
(*) When exceeding 18 feet for a configuration of more than four fryers, it is necessary to provide
a 1-1/4" (35 mm) rigid gas connection.
DECATHLON SERIES GAS FRYERS (NON-CE)
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cause improper and dangerous operation.
plate located on the back of the fryer door.
Recommended Gas Supply Line Sizes
1
3/4" (22 mm)
1/2" (15 mm)
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
MUST be shut off at the main shut-off valve. The MUST MUST
Number of Fryers
2 to 3
1" (28 mm)
3/4" (22 mm)
3-3
4 or more (*)
1-1/4" (35 mm)
1" (28 mm)