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Pitco McDonald's MGII Installation & Operation Manual

Full and split gas fryers with and without filter
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IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please complete this information and retain this manual
for the life of the equipment:
Model #: ___________________________
Serial #: ___________________________
Date Purchased: ____________________
Installation & Operation Manual
MGII: McDonald's Full and Split Gas Fryers
with and without Filter
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L20-234 Rev. 2 (12/06)

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Please complete this information and retain this manual for the life of the equipment: Model #: ___________________________ Serial #: ___________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________ Installation & Operation Manual MGII: McDonald’s Full and Split Gas Fryers with and without Filter L20-234 Rev.
  • Page 2 Some food particles can spontaneously combust Pitco and/or its Authorized Service and Parts (ASAP) into flames if left soaking in certain oil/shortening materials. companies, this warranty will be void. In addition, Pitco and WARNING its affiliates will not be liable for any claims, damages or...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 1. INSTALLATION..................5 1.1. CHECKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE..................5 1.2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES ....................6 1.3. LEG/CASTER INSTALLATION AND LEVELING ................. 7 1.4. GAS CONNECTION........................8 1.4.1. QUICK DISCONNECT CONNECTION................... 8 1.4.2. FUEL SUPPLY LINE LEAK AND PRESSURE TESTING ............
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.5. APPLIANCE SHUTDOWN......................23 2.5.1. STANDBY MODE........................23 2.5.2. COMPLETE SHUTDOWN ....................23 3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE............24 3.1. DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .................. 24 3.1.1. FILTERING WITH A FILTER DRAWER ................24 3.1.2. REPLACING THE FILTER MEDIA..................25 3.1.3. APPLIANCE INSPECTION ....................

  • Page 5: Installation

    Refer to the table below to identify which accessories should be included with your appliance. Locate your Pitco model number and serial number on the inner door of the appliance and the find the date purchased. Write this information on the front cover of this manual for future reference.

  • Page 6: Installation Clearances

    INSTALLATION 1.2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES The clearances shown below are for combustible and non-combustible installations and will allow for safe and proper operation of your appliance. Combustible Construction Non Combustible Construction Inches (centimeters) Inches (centimeters) Back 6.0" (15.24 cm) 0.0" (0.0 cm) Sides 6.0"...

  • Page 7: Leg/Caster Installation And Leveling

    INSTALLATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer CAUTION To prevent equipment damage and/or personal injury, do not tilt the appliance onto any two of its casters or legs, or pull the appliance by the splash back. 1.3. LEG/CASTER INSTALLATION AND LEVELING When you receive your appliance it is completely assembled with the possible exception of the legs (or casters).

  • Page 8: Gas Connection

    Using the incorrect gas type will cause improper operation and could result in serious injury or death. If you need to convert the appliance to another type of fuel, contact the Equipment Supplier you purchased it from, or a Pitco Authorized Service and Parts (ASAP) Company.

  • Page 9: Ce Gas Table

    INSTALLATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 1.4.3. CE GAS TABLE Refer to the following table for gas specifications for the country of use. If the country of use is NOT listed, refer to the information stamped on the data plate. 21.1 MGII 23.4...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION 23.4 21.1 MGII APPROVED WITH THIS COUNTRY 23.4 21.1 MGIIT APPROVED WITH THIS COUNTRY 21.1 MGII 23.4 21.5 50/37 25.4 LP16 21.1 MGIIT 23.4 21.5 50/37 25.4 LP16 23.4 21.1 MGII APPROVED WITH THIS COUNTRY 23.4 21.1 MGIIT APPROVED WITH THIS COUNTRY...

  • Page 11: Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 1.5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS It is advised that this power supply be plugged into a wall receptacle that is controlled by the ventilation control. This will prevent the appliance from being operated without the ventilator on. If your appliance requires an electrical connection, the power requirements are listed below.

  • Page 12: Ventilation And Fire Safety Systems

    INSTALLATION WARNING If your appliance uses line current, it 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;...

  • Page 13: Inspection

    INSTALLATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 1.7. INSPECTION Before you begin filling and adjusting the appliance, perform the following visual checks: After the appliance is in its permanent location, check the levelness. Any additional leveling that is necessary can be performed as previously described. Ensure that the probe and high temperature limit are in place and secure.

  • Page 14: Lighting Instructions

    INSTALLATION 1.8.2. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS There is nothing to manually light on the electronic ignition system. Pilot ignition is performed and controlled by the electronic ignition system. Refer to the following instructions to light the appliance. WARNING If pilot extinguishes, wait 5 minutes before attempting to relight the pilot to allow any built up gas to dissipate.

  • Page 15: Main Burner System Adjustment

    5. When the pressure is correct, replace the regulator adjustment screw cap. 6. Turn off ALL appliances, shut the main gas valve to your Pitco appliance and remove the pressure gauge. Apply pipe joint compound to the burner pressure tap plug and reinstall it.

  • Page 16: Initial Cleaning

    INSTALLATION CAUTION Be careful not to disturb the probe and high temperature limit during operation and cleaning of this appliance. 1.9. INITIAL CLEANING When your appliance is shipped, many of its parts are covered with a thin coat of oil for protection. Before the appliance is ready for cooking it must be cleaned.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer This page intentionally left blank. L20-234 Rev. 2 (12/06)

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION 2. OPERATION Operating Instructions for the McDonald’s Computer Controller are included with this manual. Refer to the Controller Operating Instructions prior to operating this appliance. 2.1. OPERATIONAL FEATURES The diagrams below outline some of the key operational components of your appliance. Refer to the following sections of this manual to learn more about these features.

  • Page 19: Basic Operational Features (Exterior View)

    OPERATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 2.1.1. BASIC OPERATIONAL FEATURES (EXTERIOR VIEW) 1. Fry Tank Holds oil/shortening at temperature for cooking. 2. Computer (Refer to separate computer instructions) Controls fryer temperature. Provides timers for cooking products 3. Door (Shown Closed) Provides access to: Fryer: Drain valve handle, tank drain outlet, high limit reset button, gas valve, pilot, burners, gas shut-off valve, and self-cleaning burner system, (if so equipped).

  • Page 20: Basic Operational Features (Interior View)

    OPERATION FULL VAT SPLIT VAT "A" "B" "C" 2.1.2. BASIC OPERATIONAL FEATURES (INTERIOR VIEW) 1. Drain Valve Handle (Blue) (Shown in closed position) A.) Full Vat B.) Split Vat Left Hand C.) Split Vat Right Hand Opens the drain valve to allow oil/shortening to drain from the fry tank. Equipped with drain valve interlock switch that turns off fryer heat when the drain valve is opened.
  • Page 21 OPERATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer Heat the oil/shortening in the fry tank 5. Gas Valve Knob The gas valve controls the flow of gas to the pilot and burners. Turning the gas valve knob to the OFF position shuts off the gas supply to the pilot and burners.

  • Page 22: Filling The Fryer Tank

    OPERATION WARNING Oil/shortening must completely cover the burner heat tubes at all times while appliance is on. 2.2. FILLING THE FRYER TANK Both liquid and solid shortening can be used in this appliance, but liquid is preferred. If solid shortening is used it is recommended that you melt the shortening before adding it to the appliance.

  • Page 23: Appliance Start Up

    OPERATION MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 2.3. APPLIANCE START UP Refer to the following procedure to start the appliance prior to operation. 1. Ensure that the drain valve is closed. 2. Fill the fry tank with oil/shortening. (See section 2.1 “Filling the Fryer Tank”) WARNING NEVER operate the appliance with an empty fry tank.

  • Page 24: Preventative Maintenance

    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3.1. DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Performing the preventative maintenance steps below on a daily basis will keep your equipment safe and at peak performance. During the cooking process, particles, crumbs and crackling collect inside the cooker tank reducing product quality and decreasing oil/shortening life. If you are producing high quantities of fried food and/or frying heavily battered food, it may be necessary to perform these steps more then once a day.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Filter Media

    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 4. Slowly open the blue drain valve handle for the tank being filtered. The computer will display “DRAINING”, and the heat demand to the fryer being filtered will be turned off. Use the cleaning brush to clean the sides of the tank as the oil drains.
  • Page 26 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the Filter Paper or Pad by folding the edges inward to collect the debris. Filter Media Removal 4. Lift the Paper Support Screen out of the pan. Paper Support Screen Removal 5. The Pan, Paper Support Screen, and Paper Retaining Frame can now be cleaned. 6.

  • Page 27: Appliance Inspection

    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer WARNING The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance! 3.1.3. APPLIANCE INSPECTION Check that the high temperature limit and temperature probe are in the correct position and secured in place.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Cabinet

    PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT leave the appliance unattended during cleaning. 4. When cleaning is complete, rinse the inside of the tank and its components thoroughly with cool water. Continue to rinse at least twice or until the cleaner has been completely and thoroughly rinsed from the tank.

  • Page 29: Annual/Periodic Preventative Maintenance And Inspection

    This section should ONLY be performed by a qualified service technician as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. This inspection should take place a minimum of once a year by an Authorized Service Technician recommended by Pitco. WARNING The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance! 3.4.1.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 4. TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. POWER FAILURE If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down. Wait five minutes after the power is restored before attempting to restart the appliance. This will allow time for any gas that may have accumulated in the burner or tubes to dissipate.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer 4.3. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Fryer Troubleshooting Problem Probable Causes Corrective Actions No power to appliance. Check main building power supply. Circuit Breaker tripped. Reset circuit breaker. Connect power cord. Check power cord where it enters the rear of the Power Cord loose or not connected.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Fryer Troubleshooting (cont.) Oil level should never exceed “MAX” Excessive Oil Level line. Drain extra oil from tank. Repeat heat up without adding oil Oil added during Recovery Test. during test and compare results. Excessive Recovery Quick disconnect not properly Verify quick disconnect is properly Time;...
  • Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING MGII Full and Split Tank Gas Fryer Filter Troubleshooting Drain Valve is open; the oil is Drain valve is not fully open Press down on the drain draining slowly or not at all valve handle and verify that it is fully open Drain is plugged with debris.

  • Page 34: Controller Warning Displays

    TROUBLESHOOTING 4.4. CONTROLLER WARNING DISPLAYS If your appliance is equipped with a temperature controller it may display the following warnings on its display. Display Problem Action Oil/shortening Wait for appliance to heat up. temperature is low. Oil/shortening Wait for appliance to heat up. temperature is low.
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  • Page 36 (800) 258-3708 US and Canada only or representative (ASAP) covering your area, or (603) 225-6684 World Wide contact Pitco at the numbers listed to the left. Website Address: www.pitco.com MAILING ADDRESS – P.O. BOX 501, CONCORD, NH 03302-0501 SHIPPING ADDRESS – 10 FERRY ST., CONCORD, NH 03301...

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