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INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL TK SERIES STANDARD AND FILTER-READY GAS FRYERS STANDARD FILTER-READY MODEL FRYER FRYER TK35 ML-52096 ML-52062 TK45 ML-52097 ML-52063 TK65 ML-52098 ML-52064 MODEL TK35 V U L C A N - H A R T C O M P A N Y , P . O . B O X 6 9 6 , L O U I S V I L L E , K Y 4 0 2 0 1 - 0 6 9 6 , TEL. (502) 7 7 8 - 2 7 9 1 FORM 30608 (Rev.
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.
Installation, Operation and Care of TK SERIES STANDARD & FILTER-READY GAS FRYERS KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE GENERAL Vulcan-Hart TK Series Fryers are available in three different models with varying capacities: Product Lb Total Lb Model Per Basket of Product...
Carefully raise fryer to its normal position and place it in installation location. Casters When casters are assembled to the fryer, you must use a connector (available from Vulcan-Hart) that complies with the Standard for Connectors of Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI-Z21.69 (latest edition), and a quick-disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel, ANSI-Z21.41 (latest edition).
Provide a restraining device for the gas line to limit movement of the fryer without depending on the connector and/or any quick-disconnect device or its associated piping to limit movement of the fryer. Attach the restraint to the rear of the fryer (Fig. 1). STRAIN RELIEF FITTING FOR GAS LINE THIS SIDE ONLY.
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TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM When test pressures exceed psig (3.45 kPa), the fryer and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system. When test pressures are psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the fryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual shutoff valve.
OPERATION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK. PRIOR TO FIRST USE Cleaning the Fryer Using a non-corrosive, grease-dissolving commercial cleaner, clean the protective metal oils from all surface parts and the tank interior.
A high limit device will shut the fryer down should the shortening overheat. Pilot relighting will be required. DO NOT relight pilot until shortening temperature has lowered to at least 300 F. If this situation persists, contact your local Vulcan-Hart authorized service office. Lighting Instructions PL-50293 Fig.
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Turning the Fryer On CAUTION: Before turning burners on, fry tank must be filled with liquid shortening. If this is not done, the tank walls can be damaged. Warpage can cause leaks. To turn the fryer ON, set the thermostat knob to the desired temperature. When the set temperature is reached, the gas control shuts off gas flow into the burners and the flame is extinguished.
When frying is completed, remove baskets or product. Hang baskets on rear basket hangers. Remove food and season it. Do not salt food over the shortening because salt could cause a chemical change in the oil. Add approximately 15% new oil daily. Keep level of shortening at oil level line in fry tank.
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10. Pour the strained shortening back into the fry tank. 11. Add shortening to bring the oil level to the "oil level" line. Filter-Ready TK Fryers Only For filtering instructions of the filter-ready TK Fryers, refer to the MOBILE FILTER SYSTEM OPERATING MANUAL.
To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Depot in your area (refer to listing supplied with the fryer), or Vulcan-Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone number shown on the front cover of this manul.
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