Belshaw Brothers 718LFG User manual

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SERIAL NUMBER
718LFG - 724FG - 734FG
Donut Fryer • Gas Heated • Standing Pilot
Photo: Belshaw
Gas Fryer shown
with Type F Depositor
and EZMelt 24 Melter-
Filter.
2018
or later
ITEM NUMBERS

21269-10 (718LFG, Nat Gas)

21270-10 (718LFG, Propane)

21271-10 (724FG, Nat Gas)

21272-10 (724FG, Propane)

21274-10 (734FG, Nat Gas)

21275-10 (734FG, Propane)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT
PARTS AND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS

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Open Kettle Gas Fryer
718LFG●724FG●734FG
Operator’s Manual
Technical Supplement
Parts List & Diagrams
Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
814 44Tth Street NW, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] (Toll free USA/.Canada) •([phone] (International)
1-800-BELSHAW
Email: [e-mail] • www.belshaw.com

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EQUIPMENT RECORD
Please provide the information below when you correspond with Belshaw about your machine.
Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________
Installed by ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________
Model number ____________________________________________________________________
Serial number
IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
In case of damage to the equipment upon delivery, follow these steps immediately.
1. Inform the freight carrier. The phone number will be on the shipping receipt or label.
2. Take photographs of the equipment, both inside and outside the box or crate.
3. Do not throw away any packaging.
4. Report the damage to the distributor (or other party) from whom you bought the equipment.
5. Email your photos to the distributor (or other party) AND to Belshaw Customer Service at
[e-mail]. Include your Belshaw Order Number (6 digits) in your communications.
IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
1. If possible, note the missing items on the delivery receipt of the freight carrier.
2. Take photographs of the entire shipment.
3. Follow steps 1 – 5 above.
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Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] (Toll free USA/.Canada) •([phone] (International)
1-800-BELSHAW
E-mail: [e-mail] •www.belshaw.com

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Contents
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
1Preface 4
2Operation 5
Taking Safety Precautions 5
Controls 5
Initial Lighting 5
Complete Shut Down 5
Frying Donuts 5
3Cleaning 8
Removing the Shortening 8
Washing 9
Rinsing 10
4Donut-Making Helps 11
Tips on Making Quality Cake Donuts 11
Temperature Conversion 12
Calculating Correct Water Temperature 12
Ratios of Plunger Sizes to Donut Weights 12
TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT 13
PARTS LIST & DIAGRAMS 29

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1 Preface
The 718LFG, 724FG, and 734FG Gas Fryers are
designed to fry cake and yeast-raised donut
products. Each must be bolted to a flat, dry
floor. The operator should stand opposite the
flue stack.
The operator must work safely at all times and
read this manual and follow its instructions and
warnings. A thorough understanding of how to
install, maintain, and safely operate the fryer will
prevent production delays and injuries.
Heed the following warnings and all other
warnings that appear in this manual:
•Make sure the machine is bolted securely
to the floor. Doing so will prevent the
machine from moving, tipping, or
falling, which could cause serious injury.
•Never let water and hot shortening come
in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.
•Do not overfill the kettle with
shortening. If shortening overflows the
kettle, it could cause serious burns or
could cause someone to slip on the floor
and be seriously injured.
•Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
Make sure that the system and the
shortening are cool before attempting
any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly,
or repair.
•To avoid damaging the machine, never
use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.
•Be careful never to get shortening, water,
or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
mop it up immediately. Materials on the
floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.
•Make sure you are aware of the
following:
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Operation, installation and servicing of
this product could expose you to carbon
monoxide if not adjusted properly.
Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Maintenance and repairs shall only be
carried out by a factory representative or
qualified service personnel.
•Liquid Propane fryers
Liquid propane models are designed for
use with a secure commercially installed
propane tank located remotely from your
fryer. Do not use with a portable propane
tank.
•LPG/LNG Conversion:
Contact Belshaw Brothers at 1-800-578-
2547 to obtain necessary parts and
instructions.
•To avoid electrocution or other injury,
unplug the machine before attempting
any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly,
or repair.

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2 Operation
Taking Safety Precautions
In a prominent location, post information about
what to do if there is a gas leak. Make sure that
all employees know what to do.
WARNING
To avoid the possibility of fire, explosion,
property damage, serious burns, and even
death, never store gasoline or any other
flammable liquid or vapor near the fryer.
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, if you
smell gas or suspect a gas leak, proceed as
follows: 1. Turn off the gas. 2. Evacuate
the building. 3. Do not touch any electrical
switch or telephone until you are sure no
spilled gas remains.
Controls
The gas cock knob on the gas control has three
settings: Off, Pilot, and On.
Off: Prevents any gas from passing through the
valve to either main or pilot burner.
Pilot: Permits gas to flow to pilot burner only
(when gas cock knob is held depressed or when
generator is heated sufficiently to hold valve
open)
On: Permits gas to flow to both main and pilot
burners when the system is functioning correctly.
Initial Lighting
This procedure is required only after a
complete shut down or installation.
Light the fryer as follows:
1. Turn the thermostat knob to the OFF
position. Wait five minutes.
2. Rotate the gas control knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT position. Fully depress the
knob and hold it down while lighting the
pilot burner. Continue to hold down the
knob approximately one minute. Release the
knob and check to see that the pilot burner
remains lit. Turn the knob to ON.
3. Turn the thermostat knob to the desired
temperature to light the main burners.
Complete Shut Down
This procedure is only required before
servicing.
Turn the gas control knob clockwise from the
ON position to the PILOT position. Slightly
depress the knob and turn to OFF position.
Frying Donuts
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death, before
you begin working, make sure that there is
no combustible material in the area of the
fryer.
Read each step completely before doing what it
tells you to do.
1. Make sure the drain valve is completely
closed.

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2. Put enough shortening in the kettle to
completely cover the burner tubes,
thermocouple, and high-temperature limit
control probe.
Put shortening in the kettle using one of
these methods:
•If you have a Belshaw Shortening Melter
(EZ) attached to the fryer, use the EZ to
melt shortening and transfer it to the
kettle. See the EZ Melt manual.
WARNING
Hot shortening causes severe burns.
•Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and
pour it into the kettle.
•Put solid shortening into the kettle,
packing it tightly around the burner
tubes.
WARNING
Air spaces can cause the shortening to
overheat and catch on fire.
CAUTION
To avoid severe damage to the kettle, never
turn on the heat unless the heat tubes are
completely covered by liquid.
3. Move the on/off switch to the OFF position.
4. Rotate the gas control knob
counterclockwise to the ON position.
5. Move the on/off switch to the ON position.
The yellow pilot light near the on/off switch
and the red pilot light on the fryer cabinet
will both light up.
6. Turn the thermostat control knob to the
desired temperature. This will cause the
pilot to ignite. Also, the yellow pilot light
on the fryer cabinet will light up, indicating
that the thermostat is calling for heat.
If the pilot fails to ignite within a certain
length of time, the gas system will go into
safety lock-out. If this happens, move the
on/off switch to OFF, wait at least one
minute, and then move the on/off switch to
ON again.
WARNING
Failure to wait at least one minute for the
gas to dissipate could result in a fire or an
explosion when the pilot is lighted again.
If the shortening temperature exceeds
435°F/224°C, the high-temperature limit
control will break the circuit, and the
electrical and gas systems will shut off.
If this happens, follow these steps to reset
the system:
a. Move the on/off switch to the OFF
position.
b. Wait for the shortening to cool to
385°F/196°C or below. You will not be
able to ignite the pilot until the
shortening reaches this temperature.
c. Move the on/off switch to the ON
position.
7. Continue adding shortening to the kettle
until it reaches the proper depth for frying.
Use one of the following methods. For
safety reasons, we recommend the first
method, and discourage you from using any
other method.
•Use a Belshaw Shortening Melter (FM)
to melt shortening and transfer it to the
kettle. See the FM manual.
•Melt shortening in a pan on the stove and
pour it into the kettle.
•Very carefully put solid shortening into
the kettle.

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WARNING
To avoid serious burns, be very careful not
to splatter hot shortening when you add
shortening to the kettle.
Because shortening expands as it increases
in temperature, put shortening in the kettle
gradually. Let the shortening in the kettle
heat up before you add more.
8. Wait for the shortening to reach the desired
temperature.
WARNING
To avoid serious burns, when the fryer is
operating, do not touch the flue, exhaust
manifold, stacks, gas burners, or any part
of the fryer that is in contact with hot
shortening. Keep clear from the area
above the flue outlet.
9. If you are frying cake or French donuts,
move the cutter into place over the fryer.
Refer to the cutter manual for complete
installation and operation instructions.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the machine, do not
operate the conveyor until all the
shortening has melted.
10. Continue supplying shortening to the kettle
as required. Keep the kettle filled up to the
“Oil Level” marks on the side.
11. When you are done frying donuts, move the
on/off switch to the OFF position.

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3 Cleaning
For your safety, observe the following warnings
throughout the entire cleaning process.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening, water, or other materials are
spilled. Materials spilled on the floor can
cause serious injury or loss of life.
WARNING
To avoid electrocuting yourself or
damaging the machine, never allow water,
steam, shortening, cleaning solution, or any
other liquid to enter the electrical box.
WARNING
To avoid serious burns while cleaning, do
not touch the flue, exhaust manifold,
stacks, gas burners, or any part of the fryer
that is in contact with hot liquids.
There are four basic steps to cleaning the fryer:
removing the shortening, washing, rinsing, and
drying. You must perform all four steps and
perform them in the order listed.
Removing the Shortening
1. Let the shortening cool to 100°F/38°C.
2. Place a Belshaw Shortening Filter or a large
metal container under the drain valve of the
fryer.
WARNING
Do not use a plastic container. If the
shortening is not cool enough, the container
will melt, possibly causing you to be
burned, and causing shortening to get on
the floor.
3. Open the drain valve by turning the drain
valve extension knob on the side of the fryer
cabinet. Allow all the shortening to drain
into the Shortening Filter or metal container.
4. If you are using a metal container, watch it
to make sure the shortening does not
overflow. If the container becomes full,
close the drain valve, put another metal
container under the drain valve, and open the
drain valve again.
WARNING
Do not allow the shortening to overflow the
containers. Shortening will get on the
floor, and if the shortening is not cool
enough, you may be burned.

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WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
shortening is spilled. Shortening on the
floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.
5. Using a non-abrasive, non-metallic spatula,
scrape the sediment and any remaining
shortening into the drain valve.
WARNING
To avoid fire, serious injury, and
equipment damage, do not attempt to burn
carbon off of the heat tubes.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. If your fryer has a Belshaw Shortening
Melter (FM) connected to it, install the plug
into the reservoir nipple.
Washing
1. Pour hot water into the kettle, up to the
normal level of the shortening. Add
trisodium phosphate or another appropriate
cleaner.
CAUTION
To avoid severe damage to the kettle, never
turn on the heat unless the heat tubes are
completely covered by liquid.
2. Connect the fryer to the power source.
Move the on/off switch to ON. Set the
temperature control to 200°F/93°C. Keep
the cleaning solution at this temperature for
15-20 minutes.
3. Scrub the soiled parts while the solution is
hot. Do not use any abrasive cleaners or
scrapers.
WARNING
To avoid being burned, be very careful as
you work with hot cleaning solution. Never
put your hands in the solution. Wear
gloves and long sleeves in case any solution
splashes.
4. Turn off the fryer. Turn off the pilot light.
Allow the cleaning solution to cool to
100°F/38°C.
5. Place a large metal container under the drain
valve.
WARNING
Do not use plastic containers. If the
cleaning solution is not cool enough, the
containers will melt; possibly causing you
to be burned, and causing cleaning solution
to get on the floor.
6. Open the drain valve and allow the cleaning
solution to drain into the container.
7. Watch the container to make sure the
cleaning solution does not overflow. If the
container becomes full, close the drain
valve, put another large metal container
under the drain valve, and open the drain
valve again.
WARNING
Do not allow the cleaning solution to
overflow the containers. Cleaning solution
will get on the floor, and if the solution is
not cool enough, you may be burned.
8. When the draining is complete, close the
drain valve.
9. Carefully carry the container(s) to the sink
and slowly pour the solution into the sink.

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WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if
cleaning solution is spilled. Liquid on the
floor can cause serious injury or loss of life.
Rinsing
1. Pour clean water into the kettle, up to the
normal level of the shortening. If the
cleaner you have used requires that you add
a neutralizer, do so now.
CAUTION
To avoid severe damage to the kettle, never
turn on the heat unless the heat tubes are
completely covered by liquid.
2. Start up the fryer. Set the temperature
controls at 200°F/93°C. Leave the water at
this temperature for 5-10 minutes.
3. Shut off the fryer. Allow the water to cool
to 100°F/38°C.
4. Place a large metal container under the drain
valve.
WARNING
Do not use plastic containers. If the water
is not cool enough, the containers will melt;
possibly causing you to be burned, and
causing cleaning solution to get on the
floor.
5. Open the drain valve and allow the water to
drain into the container.
6. Watch the container to make sure the water
does not overflow the container. If the
container becomes full, close the drain
valve, put another large metal container
under the drain valve, and open the drain
valve again.
WARNING
Do not allow the water to overflow the
containers. Water will get on the floor, and
if the water is not cool enough, you may be
burned.
7. When the draining is complete, close the
drain valve.
8. Carefully carry the container(s) to the sink
and slowly pour the water into the sink.
WARNING
Thoroughly clean and dry the floor if water
is spilled. Water on the floor can cause
serious injury or loss of life.
9. Dry the kettle, drain valve, and burner tubes
thoroughly. Make sure there is no water in
the drain tube.
WARNING
Dry all parts of the fryer thoroughly.
Failure to dry the fryer and kettle
completely will cause an eruption.
Shortening will overflow the sides of the
fryer and may result in fire, injury, or
death.

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4 Donut-Making Helps
Tips on Making Quality
Cake Donuts
•Use the correct batter temperature.
In general, the correct batter temperature is
75°-80°F/24°-27°C. Check the mix
manufacturer’s instructions, as the
recommended temperature range may vary.
If the batter is too warm, the donuts will lack
volume and may “ring out” or be misshapen.
If the batter is too cold, the donuts will stay
under the shortening too long, fry too
slowly, and crack open or ball up. They
may also absorb excess shortening and lose
volume.
•Use the correct floor time.
A floor time of 10 minutes between mixing
and cutting allows the baking powder to
react with the water. This helps the donuts
attain the proper volume and absorb the
proper amount of shortening.
If the floor time exceeds 30 minutes, the mix
will gas off, the donuts will lose volume and
shape and will absorb too much shortening.
•Use the correct frying temperature.
The correct shortening temperature for
frying is 370°-380°F/188°-193°C.
If the shortening is too hot, the donuts will
fry too quickly on the outside and will lose
volume. The donuts may also become dense
inside.
If the shortening is too cold, the donuts will
spread too rapidly, will form large rings, will
tend to crack open, will be too light in
appearance, and will absorb too much
shortening.
•Maintain the proper shortening level. We
recommend a distance of 1 1/4” between the
cutter and the shortening.
If the shortening is too deep, the donuts may
not turn over when they reach the turner,
causing them to cook unevenly.
If the shortening is too shallow (too far
below the cutter), the donuts may not drop
flat, may turn over while submerging and
surfacing, and may become irregular,
cracked, or rough-crusted.
•Ensure that the donuts absorb the right
amount of shortening.
Donuts should absorb 1-1/2 to 3 oz/42 to 85
g of shortening per dozen, depending on
their weight. You can achieve proper
absorption by following tips 1-3.
•If the donuts do not absorb enough
shortening, they will not keep well.
If they absorb too much shortening, they will
lose volume and may become misshapen. If
this happens, follow tips 1-3, mix the batter
a little longer than usual, turn the donuts as
soon as they become golden brown, and turn
the donuts only once.

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Temperature Conversion
To convert temperatures from Fahrenheit to
Celsius:
•Subtract 32 from °F and divide the result by
1.8.
Example: (212°F-32)/1.8 = 100°C
To convert temperatures from Celsius to
Fahrenheit:
•Multiply °C by 1.8 and add 32 to the result.
Example: (100°C x 1.8) + 32 = 212°F
°
F
°
C
°
F
°
C
55
12.8
76
24.4
56
13.3
77
25.0
57
13.9
78
25.6
58
14.4
79
26.1
59
15.0
80
26.7
60
15.6
325
162.8
61
16.1
330
165.6
62
16.7
335
168.3
63
17.2
340
171.1
64
17.8
345
173.9
65
18.3
350
176.7
66
18.9
355
179.4
67
19.4
360
182.2
68
20.0
365
185.0
69
20.6
370
187.8
70
21.2
375
190.6
71
21.7
380
193.3
72
22.2
385
196.1
73
22.8
390
198.9
74
23.3
395
201.7
75
23.9
400
204.4
Calculating Correct Water
Temperature
The following is an example of how to calculate
the correct water temperature to use. You must
use your own room temperature, dry mix
temperature, and desired batter temperature.
°F °C
Room temperature 72 22.2
Dry mix temperature +70 +21.1
Total A142 43.3
Desired batter temperature 75 23.9
x3 x3
Total B225 71.7
Total B225 71.7
-Total A-142 -43.3
Desired water temp. for 83°F28.4°C
cake donuts
Ratios of Plunger Sizes to
Donut Weights
The weights given are for donuts without icings
or other toppings. They are provided for
reference only, as weights vary according to the
density of the batter.
PLUNGER SIZE DONUT WEIGHT
PER DOZEN
1”
5-8 oz/142-227 g
1 7/16”
10-17 oz/283-482 g
1 9/16”
14-21 oz/397-595 g
1 13/16”
19-23 oz/539-652 g

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Open Kettle Gas Fryer
718LFG●724FG●734FG
Technical Supplement
Parts List & Diagrams
Belshaw Adamatic Bakery Group
814 44Tth Street NW, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] (Toll free USA/.Canada) •([phone] (International)
1-800-BELSHAW
Email: [e-mail] • www.belshaw.com

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EQUIPMENT RECORD
Please provide the information below when you correspond with Belshaw about your machine.
Purchased by _____________________________________________________________________
Installed by ______________________________________________________________________
Date of Installation ________________________________________________________________
Model number ____________________________________________________________________
Serial number
IN CASE OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT
In case of damage to the equipment upon delivery, follow these steps immediately.
1. Inform the freight carrier. The phone number will be on the shipping receipt or label.
2. Take photographs of the equipment, both inside and outside the box or crate.
3. Do not throw away any packaging.
4. Report the damage to the distributor (or other party) from whom you bought the equipment.
5. Email your photos to the distributor (or other party) AND to Belshaw Customer Service at
[e-mail]. Include a Belshaw Order Number in your communications. Your Order
Number will begin with “CO…, followed by 6 digits) and should be marked on the box or crate.
IN CASE OF MISSING ITEMS
1. If possible, note the missing items on the delivery receipt of the freight carrier.
2. Take photographs of the entire shipment.
3. Follow steps 1 – 5 above.
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814 44th Street Northwest, Suite 103
Auburn, WA 98001 USA
Phone: [phone] (Toll free USA/.Canada) •([phone] (International)
1-800-BELSHAW
E-mail: [e-mail] •www.belshaw.com

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Contents
1Preface 16
2Installation 17
Conforming to Codes 17
Selecting a Workstation 17
Unpacking the Fryer 17
Initial Cleaning 18
Assembling the Fryer 18
Installing the Fryer 19
Ventilation 20
Moving the Fryer 20
Assembling the Frying Screen Handles 20
3Troubleshooting 22
4Additional Information 23
Listing and Installation Standards 23
Robertshaw Type K and S Electric Thermostats 25
SB-168 Submerger Kit Installation 27
5Parts List & Diagrams 29
See Parts List Drawing Insert Page. 29

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1 Preface
The 718LFG, 724FG, and 734FG Gas Fryers are
designed to fry cake and yeast-raised donut
products. Each must be bolted to a flat, dry
floor. The operator should stand opposite the
flue stack.
The operator must work safely at all times and
read this manual and follow its instructions and
warnings. A thorough understanding of how to
install, maintain, and safely operate the fryer will
prevent production delays and injuries.
Heed the following warnings and all other
warnings that appear in this manual:
•Make sure the machine is bolted securely
to the floor. Doing so will prevent the
machine from moving, tipping, or
falling, which could cause serious injury.
•Never let water and hot shortening come
in contact with each other. Moisture
causes hot shortening to spatter, which
may cause serious burns.
•Do not overfill the kettle with
shortening. If shortening overflows the
kettle, it could cause serious burns or
could cause someone to slip on the floor
and be seriously injured.
•Hot shortening can cause serious burns.
Make sure that the system and the
shortening are cool before attempting
any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly,
or repair.
•To avoid damaging the machine, never
use force to assemble, disassemble,
operate, clean, or maintain it.
•Be careful never to get shortening, water,
or other materials on the floor. If
anything does get spilled on the floor,
mop it up immediately. Materials on the
floor can cause people to slip or fall,
resulting in serious injury or loss of life.
•Make sure you are aware of the
following:
This product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Operation, installation and servicing of
this product could expose you to carbon
monoxide if not adjusted properly.
Inhalation of carbon monoxide is known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Maintenance and repairs shall only be
carried out by a factory representative or
qualified service personnel.
•Liquid Propane fryers
Liquid propane models are designed for
use with a secure commercially installed
propane tank located remotely from your
fryer. Do not use with a portable propane
tank.
•LPG/LNG Conversion:
Contact Belshaw Brothers at 1-800-578-
2547 to obtain necessary parts and
instructions.
•To avoid electrocution or other injury,
unplug the machine before attempting
any cleaning, adjustment, disassembly,
or repair.

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2 Installation
In a prominent location, post instructions to be
followed in the event the user smells gas. Obtain
this information by consulting your local gas
supplier.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors or liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WARNING
Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause property damage, injury or death.
Read the installation, operating and
maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this
equipment.
Conforming to Codes
The installation of this fryer must conform with
local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with
the National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1-
1992), with the Natural Gas Installation Code
(CAN/CGA-B149.1), or with the Propane
Installation Code (CAN/CGA-B149.2),
including:
•The fryer and its individual shutoff valve
must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.45
kPa).
•The fryer must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).
•Propane fueled fryers must be used with a
secure commercially installed propane tank
located remotely from your fryer. Do not use
with a portable propane tank
Selecting a Workstation
The room in which the fryer is to be used should
provide enough air for combustion. A
ventilation hood with grease filters must be used
with the fryer. The hood must be installed and
operated in conformance with all applicable fire
codes and emissions standards.
The workstation should allow at least 2”/5 cm
clearance between the machine and all
construction, whether combustible or
noncombustible. In addition, it should allow
access to the rear of the fryer for cleaning and
servicing.
Unpacking the Fryer
1. Use a fork lift to transport the shipping crate
to the work station.
2. Break down the shipping crate.
3. Remove all the packing materials from the
fryer. These include foam, tape, brown
paper, plastic, and white protective coating.
4. Wash the fryer with soapy water. Rinse and
wipe dry.

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4. Position the fryer to allow sufficient space
on either end of the machine for any
equipment you plan to use with it.
Initial Cleaning
Clean your fryer before using it. Wipe the inside
of the kettle with a soft, damp cloth. Dry the
kettle thoroughly.
WARNING
To avoid electrocuting yourself or
damaging the machine, never allow water,
steam, cleaning solution, or other liquid to
enter the electrical box.
WARNING
Never let water and hot shortening come in
contact with each other. Moisture causes
hot shortening to spatter, which may cause
serious injury. Prior to use, make sure the
kettle and any other parts you have washed
are dry.
Assembling the Fryer
1. Install the flue stack as follows:
a. Slide the flange on the bottom of the flue
stack underneath the retaining strip on
the flue base. The mounting holes must
line up. (See Figure 1-1.)
b. Fasten the flue stack to the flue base
using the two pan-head sheet metal
screws provided.
Figure 1-1. Installing the Flue Stack.
2. Attach the heat shield to the splash shield as
follows:
a. Slide the flanges on the sides of the heat
shield under the bent edges of the splash
shield. The mounting holes must line
up.
b. Fasten the heat shield to the splash shield
using the 10-24 x 3/8” hex-head screws,
lockwashers, and nuts provided. The
screws go through the front of the splash
shield; the lockwashers and nuts go on
the back of the heat shield.
3. Put the heat shield and splash shield on the
fryer. They slide over the flue stack, and the
back of the kettle slides between the heat
shield and the splash shield. The mounting
holes in the heat shield and the fryer cabinet
must line up. See Figure 1-2.
flue
stack
retaining
strip
flue base
pan-head sheet
metal screw

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Figure 1-2. Installing the Heat Shield and
Splash Shield.
4. Fasten the heat shield to the fryer cabinet
using the four hex-head tek screws provided.
Installing the Fryer
1. Make sure the power requirements of the
machine, found on the data plate, match
your power source.
2. Using a fork lift or pallet jack, lift the fryer
cabinet and screw each leg in as far as it will
go.
3. Set the fryer cabinet on a flat, dry floor.
4. Level the fryer. Follow these steps:
a. Check to see if the fryer is level. To do
so, place a level across the top of the
fryer cabinet.
b. If the fryer is not level, lift the fryer
using a fork lift or pallet jack, and turn
the legs to adjust them.
c. Using the fork lift or pallet jack, lower
the fryer to the floor. Be sure that all the
legs rest on the floor when the fryer is
level.
5. Bolt the fryer to the floor. The foot of each
leg has two holes in it for this purpose.
WARNING
To avoid serious burns, other injury, or
death, make sure the fryer is securely
fastened to the floor so it will not tip or fall
over.
6. If you want to perform pressure testing on
the building’s gas supply system at pressures
greater than 0.5 psig/3.45 kPa, do so now,
before you connect the fryer to the gas
supply.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the fryer, do not
perform pressure testing on the building’s
gas supply system at pressures greater than
0.5 psig/3.45 kPa when the fryer is
connected to the that system.
7. Connect the fryer to the gas supply, as
follows:
a. Make sure the gas line to the fryer is the
right size. If it is too small, the gas
pressure at the burner manifold will be
too low, resulting in slow heat recovery,
delayed ignition, and pilot outage. (The
gas supply line on the fryer itself is
1/2”/1.3 cm I.P.S.)
b. Connect the fryer to the building’s gas
supply.
c. Seal all threaded joints between gas
pipes with pipe joint compound. You
must use a compound that resists the
action of liquefied petroleum (LP) gases.
d. Bleed the gas lines of all air.
e. Check all gas connections and fittings
for leaks using a gas leak detector, a
soap solution, or a similar substance.
splash
shield
heat
shield
hex-head
sheet metal
screws
10-24 x 3/8
hex-head
screw