Chapter 1: General Information And Installation; Which Fryer Do I Have; Checking Your New Fryer; Fryer Model Information - Pitco 45C+ Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 1: General Information and Installation

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pitco Frialator universal fryer. This unit will give you
many years of reliable service if you follow the simple operation and maintenance procedures in this
manual. Contained in this manual are the general installation, operation, and maintenance procedures
for the universal fryer Models 45C+, 35C+ and 40C+.
1.1

WHICH FRYER DO I HAVE?

There are two models of this gas fryer available. Each fryer has its own model number. To find out
which model you have, look inside the door at the equipment identification plate. This plate has a lot
of useful information, but to identify which fryer you have, look at the model number block. The model
number identifies which fryer you have. A brief description of each model is provided inTable 1-1.
Model
Number
45C+ This fryer can cook up to 85 lbs. of potatoes per hour.
35C+ This fryer can cook up to 63 lbs. of potatoes per hour.
1.2

CHECKING YOUR NEW FRYER

Your new fryer has been carefully packed into one crate. Every effort has been made to ensure that
your fryer is delivered to you in perfect condition. As you unpack your new fryer, inspect each of the
pieces for damage. If something is damaged, DO NOT sign the bill of lading. Contact the shipper
immediately, the shipper is only responsible for 15 days after delivery. Check the packing list enclosed
with your fryer to ensure that you have received all of the parts to the fryer. If you are missing any parts,
contact the dealer from whom the fryer was purchased. As you unpack the fryer and it's accessories
be careful to keep the weight of the fryer evenly distributed.
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To prevent equipment damage, don't tilt the fryer onto
any two of it's casters or pull the unit by the flue vents.
Table 1-1 Fryer Model Information
Description
CAUTION
1-1
Features
Frying Area: 14" x 14"
Oil Capacity: 42 lbs.
BTU Input: 122,000
Frying Area: 14" x 14"
Oil Capacity: 35 lbs.
BTU Input: 90,000
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