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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL MODELS EF3, EF4, & EF5 ECONOFRY GAS FRYERS MODELS ML-52099 ML-114943 ML-114944 Model EF3 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.
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Page 2: Important For Your Safety
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. -
Page 3: Installation
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan-Hart Gas Fryer is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance. It is suggested that you thoroughly read this entire manual and carefully follow all of the instructions provided. -
Page 4: Installation Codes And Standards
Casters (Optional) If the fryer is equipped with casters, the gas connector (available from Vulcan-Hart) must comply 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). -
Page 5: Gas Connections
STRAIN RELIEF FITTING FOR GAS LINE THIS SIDE ONLY. (To be supplied by others.) PL-51194 Fig. 1 GAS CONNECTIONS All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas inlet is located at the lower left rear. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the fryer. -
Page 6: Leveling The Fryer
LEVELING THE FRYER Once gas connections have been made, place a spirit level on top of the fryer. Adjust the legs to ensure that the fryer is level front-to-back and side-to-side in the final installed position. FLUE CONNECTIONS Adequate ventilation must be provided and must comply with NFPA Standard #96 (latest edition), and with local codes. -
Page 7: Operation
If the shortening becomes overheated, a high temperature shutoff device will turn the gas valve off and extinguish the pilot. DO NOT relight the pilot until the shortening temperature is below 300 F (149 C). If this situation persists, contact your local Vulcan-Hart authorized service office. — 7 —... -
Page 8: Lighting The Pilot
LIGHTING THE PILOT 1. Turn thermostat OFF. Thermostat is located behind the door (Fig. 3). Drain Valve Gas Control Valve Knob Thermostat Knob PL-40677-1 MODEL EF3 Fig. 3 2. Push gas control valve knob and turn to OFF (Fig. 4). Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent. 3. -
Page 9: Turning The Fryer Off
TURNING THE FRYER OFF 1. Turn the thermostat OFF. 2. Turn the gas control valve knob so the "I" in PILOT is opposite the INDEX. In this position, the pilot remains lit. 3. To shut off all gas to the system, including the pilot, turn the gas control valve knob to OFF. EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 1. -
Page 10: Shortening Life
SHORTENING LIFE Shortening life may be extended by following these guidelines: • Do not salt foods over the fryer. • Use good quality shortening. • Filter shortening at least daily. • Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored. • Keep equipment and surroundings clean. •... -
Page 11: Weekly Or As Required
7. With a small amount of warm shortening, flush out scraps and sediment in the fry tank. Drain the tank thoroughly and wipe clean. 8. If it is necessary to clean the tank more thoroughly follow the procedure shown in CLEANING — WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED. -
Page 12: Maintenance
To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer, contact the Vulcan-Hart Service Agency 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 manual.