Falcon Dominator Plus G3845 Manual

User, installation and servicing instructions
GAS TWIN PAN FRYER
G3845, G3845F
Read these instructions before use
T101003
Rev No: 2 Published: 20/01/2019
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Falcon Foodservice Equipment
HEAD OFFICE
Wallace View, Hillfoots Road, Stirling. FK9 5PY. Scotland.
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At end of appliance life, dispose of appliance and any replacement parts in a
safe manner, via a licensed waste handler. Appliances are designed to be
dismantled easily and recycling of all material is encouraged whenever
practicable.
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SYMBOLS
SCREWDRIVER SPANNER COOKING OIL GREASE
WARNING SPARK IGNITION FLAME VIEWPORT
ALLEN KEY IGNITER C SPANNER REMOVE DEVICE
PLUG REMOVER

This appliance may be discoloured due to testing.
These instructions are only valid if the country code appears on the appliance. If
the code does not appear on the appliance, refer to the technical instructions for
adapting the appliance to the conditions for use in that country.
Installation must meet national or local regulations. Attention must be paid to:
safety (installation & use) regulations, health and safety at work act, local and
national building regulations, fire precautions act.
To prevent shocks, this appliance must be earthed.
This unit is fitted with an equipotential connection at the rear on the back.
This equipment is for professional use only and must be used by qualified
persons.
The installer must instruct the responsible person(s) of the correct operation and
maintenance of the appliance.
Only qualified persons are allowed to install, service or convert the appliance to
another gas type.
Gas appliances must have a stop cock fitted in the supply pipe work. The user
must be familiar with the location and operation of this device in order to turn off
the supply of gas in the event of an emergency.
This appliance has been CE-marked on the basis of compliance with the Low
Voltage and EMC Directives for the voltages stated on the data plate.
Unless otherwise stated, parts which have been protected by the manufacturer
must not be adjusted by the installer.
The appliance must be serviced regularly by a qualified person. Service intervals
should be agreed with the service provider.
Check that no damage has occurred to the appliance or supply cord during transit.
If damage has occurred, do not use this appliance.
Ensure the supply cord is routed free from the appliance to avoid damage.
The appliance has been designed and approved to use Falcon kick plates; non
Falcon kick plates could potentially adversely affect the performance of the
appliance by restricting the air to the appliance.
All apparatus connected to a potable water network and including water drain
device has to be provided with an air break before its discharge to the drainage
system. Type AA.

Training and competence
To help ensure the safe use of this appliance there is a requirement for you to provide
whatever information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so
far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of all users.
For further help and information on training and competence we would refer you the
Health and Safety Executive website; www.hse.gov.uk document ref: health and safety
training INDG345. International customers should default to the health and safety
guidelines provided by your government body.
Risk assessment
As part of managing the health and safety of your business you must control any risks
identified in your commercial kitchen. To do this you need to think about what might
cause harm to people and decide whether you are taking reasonable steps to prevent
that harm. This is known as risk assessment. It is important to consider the environment
around the product as well as the product itself. For example oil or food spills will present
a significant risk so users so the need to immediately clean up such spills must be
reflected in staff training.
For further help and information on risk assessments we would refer you to you the
Health and Safety Executive website; www.hse.gov.uk document ref: risk assessment
INDG163. International customers should default to the health and safety guidelines
provided by your government body.

CONTENTS
1.0APPLIANCE INFORMATION...................................................................................... 1
2.0OPERATION................................................................................................................ 2
2.1COMPONENT PARTS ............................................................................................. 2
2.2CONTROLS.............................................................................................................. 3
2.3USING THE APPLIANCE......................................................................................... 4
2.4FILTRATION............................................................................................................. 7
2.5SAFETY RESET....................................................................................................... 8
3.0CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................................. 9
4.0SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 11
4.1APPLIANCE WEIGHT TABLE................................................................................ 11
4.2ELECTRICAL DATA TABLE .................................................................................. 11
4.3INJECTOR SIZES & PRESSURE TABLE.............................................................. 11
4.4HEAT INPUT TABLE.............................................................................................. 11
5.0DIMENSIONS / CONNECTION LOCATIONS........................................................... 12
6.0INSTALLATION......................................................................................................... 13
6.1SITING / CLEARANCES ........................................................................................ 13
6.2VENTILATION........................................................................................................ 14
6.3ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................ 14
6.4GAS SUPPLY & CONNECTION ............................................................................ 15
6.5ELECTRIC SUPPLY & CONNECTION.................................................................. 15
6.6COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................. 16
7.0CONVERSION........................................................................................................... 17
7.1GAS CONVERSION CHECK LIST......................................................................... 17
8.0SERVICING ............................................................................................................... 17
8.1FRONT FASCIA ..................................................................................................... 18
8.2INNER CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................... 18
8.3PIEZO IGNITER, SAFETY THERMOSTAT, PUMP SWITCH................................ 19
8.4GAS VALVE ........................................................................................................... 19
8.5SAFETY THERMOSTAT PHIAL ............................................................................ 20
8.6OPERATING THERMOSTAT PHIAL ..................................................................... 21
8.7PILOT ASSEMBLY................................................................................................. 22
8.8BURNER ................................................................................................................ 23
8.9GOVERNOR........................................................................................................... 25
8.10REAR ELECTRICS BOX.................................................................................... 25

8.11PUMP.................................................................................................................. 26
8.12PUMP TIMER SETTING..................................................................................... 27
8.13CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS......................................................................................... 28
8.14WIRING DIAGRAMS .......................................................................................... 29
9.0ACCESSORIES......................................................................................................... 30
9.1SPLASHGUARD .................................................................................................... 30
10.0FAULT FINDING........................................................................................................ 30
11.0SPARE PARTS.......................................................................................................... 32
12.0SERVICE INFORMATION......................................................................................... 33

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1.0 APPLIANCE INFORMATION
This appliance has been CE-marked on the basis of compliance with the relevant EU
directives for the heat inputs, gas pressures and voltages stated on the data plate.

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2.0 OPERATION
2.1 COMPONENT PARTS
A - Dust Cover F - Oil Buckets (G3845F only)
B - Baskets G - Filtration Basket & Mesh Filter
C - Fry Plate (G3845F only)
D - Crumb Catcher H - Oil Return Pipe
E - Drain Pipe (G3845 only) I - Basket Hanger
J - Drain Cleaning Rod (G3845F only)

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2.2 CONTROLS
J - Temperature Control N - Pump Switch (G3845F only)
K - Piezo Igniter O - Safety Thermostat Reset Button
L - Gas Control P - Drain Valve (G3845 Style)
M - Drain Valve (G3845F Style)

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2.3 USING THE APPLIANCE
2.3.1 The appliance must be as clean as possible before use as an appliance left with debris
in or around its heating area can lead to fire.
NEVER ADD COOKING OIL TO A FRYER WITHOUT
ENSURING IT IS COMPLETELY DRY OF WATER.
DOING SO CAN LEAD TO VERY HOT COOKING OIL BEING
EJECTED FROM THE FRYER AS THE WATER
UNDERNEATH IT BOILS AND EXPANDS INTO STEAM.
2.3.2 Ensure the drain valve is closed and fill the pan with cold good quality vegetable oil to
the MIN level marked on the Fry Plate. This level is the maximum cold fill mark to
achieve the stated performance of the fryer. The volume of oil will increase as the oil is
heated.
The approximate volume of cold oil, when filled to the MIN level is 12.8 litres.
ALWAYS MAINTAIN AN OIL LEVEL BETWEEN MAX AND
MIN LEVELS INDICATED ON FRY PLATE.
WHEN HOT, THE COOKING MEDIUM MUST NEVER BE
ALLOWED TO DROP BELOW THE MIN LEVEL AS THIS WILL
LEAD TO AN UNSAFE SITUATION. IF THIS HAPPENS THE
OIL MUST BE TOPPED UP BEFORE CONTINUING TO USE
THE FRYER.
NEVER ALLOW OIL TO GO ABOVE MAX LEVEL AS THIS
MAY CAUSE THE OIL TO OVERFLOW FROM THE PAN
WHEN FOOD IS DROPPED IN.
SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND ALL CARE
NECESSARY MUST BE USED WHEN TOPPING UP A HOT
FRYER.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT REPLENISHMENT OF THE OIL
TAKES PLACE WHEN THE FRYER IS COOL.

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2.3.3 Turn gas control to the LOW/LIGHT 1position then push the button in as shown in
the image below.
2.3.4 While still holding the gas control in the LOW/LIGHT 2position, repeatedly press the
piezo igniter 3until the pilot burner lights.
2.3.5 Once the pilot flame can be seen 4, hold the gas control for a further 20 seconds 5
and when released the main burner will light at the LOW flame position. This position
is for preheating and maintaining temperature.
2.3.6 When ready to cook, turn the gas control to the HIGH position. Set the temperature
control as required between 140°C and 190°C.
APPLIANCES THAT ARE IN USE MUST BE SUPERVISED AT
ALL TIMES.
OVERHEATING OF OIL MUST BE AVOIDED.
2.3.7 The maximum recommended basket loading per pan is:
1.5kg for chilled chips
1.2kg for frozen chips
CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN INTRODUCING FROZEN OR
WET PRODUCT INTO HOT OIL TO PREVENT SURGE
BOILING.
WATER MUST NEVER BE INTRODUCED INTO HOT OIL.

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2.3.8 To turn the burner off, turn the gas control to OFF position.
2.3.9 G3845 Draining – Draining old oil must be done after the oil has been allowed to cool.
Ignoring this advice may lead to burns. Connect the supplied drain pipe onto the
drain valve 1as shown below. The drain valve is fitted with a spring loaded safety
latch. Push this latch aside 2to unlock the handle, then turn handle 3to empty the oil
into a suitable disposal container. Any large pieces of debris will be captured by the
crumb catcher.
2.3.10 G3845F Draining – Draining old oil must be done after the oil has been allowed to
cool. Ignoring this advice may lead to burns and build up of oily condensation inside
the appliance. The drain valve is fitted with a spring loaded safety latch. Push this latch
aside and turn the handle (similarly to 2.3.9) to drain oil into the supplied oil buckets.
The oil buckets can then be removed and the oil transferred to a suitable disposal
container.
THE DRAIN VALVE MUST ONLY BE OPERATED WHEN THE
GAS CONTROL IS SET TO OFF. NOT FOLLOWING THIS
PART OF THE PROCEDURE WILL LEAD TO THE RESIDUAL
OIL IN THE FRYER CATCHING FIRE.
THE OIL BUCKETS MAY BE HOT AND HEAVY WHEN FULL
OF OIL. TAKE CARE WHEN REMOVING.
ENSURE THE FILTRATION BASKETS AND MESH FILTER
ARE CLEANED REGULARLY. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE THE OIL TO OVERFLOW FROM THE OIL BUCKET.

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2.4 FILTRATION
2.4.1 G3845F Only - Ensure gas control is in the OFF 1position and allow oil to cool for 15
to 20 minutes. Drain the oil into the oil buckets and switch on the filtration system
using the pump switch 2. Let the oil cycle through the provided filtration basket and
mesh filter to clear the debris within the oil. The appliance is designed so that the
pump will cut-off after operating for 8 minutes. To continue with the filtration process,
simply reactivate the pump switch.
2.4.2 Once the oil is filtered, close the drain valve and activate the pump switch to refill the
pan. Once the oil level is between MIN and MAX, switch off the pump switch. After
filtering wait 30 seconds before removing the oil bucket.

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2.5 SAFETY RESET
2.5.1 The safety thermostat is to prevent fire in the event of an operating thermostat failure
and will prevent the main burners from working. If the burners don’t turn on, it may be
due to the safety cut-out and the safety thermostat will need to be reset.
2.5.2 To reset the safety thermostat, first ensure the gas control is turned OFF and wait at
least half an hour for the oil to cool. Remove the black dust cover and press the safety
thermostat reset button with a pen or similar item as shown below.
IF SAFETY CUT-OUT CONTINUES, A QUALIFIED ENGINEER
MUST INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE.

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3.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
When removing heavy items to aid cleaning or maintenance particular care should be taken.
A manual handling risk assessment is the best way to determine the level of risk to anyone
using or maintaining this equipment. To help with such an evaluation we have included the
weights of individual components that may present significant risk.
For further help and information on manual handling and associated risk assessment we
would refer you to you the Health and Safety Executive website; www.hse.gov.uk document
ref: manual handling at work INDG143. International customers should default to the health
and safety guidelines provided by your government body.
The cleaning of fryers or other products that use hot oil present significant risks to end users
and particular care should be taken. Cold water and hot oil for example are an explosive mix
and should be avoided at all costs.
Other useful references for health and safety issues:
www.hse.gov.uk
Essentials of health and safety at work ISBN978
Noise at work INDG362
Safe systems of work
Other notes added to the body of the instructions
BEFORE ANY CLEANING IS UNDERTAKEN, ISOLATE
APPLIANCE FROM GAS SUPPLY AND MAINS POWER
SUPPLY AT ISOLATOR SWITCH.
SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MUST BE WORN WHEN
CLEANING THIS APPLIANCE.
NEVER PUMP WATER THROUGH THE FILTRATION PUMP
AT ANY TIME.
OIL MUST BE ALLOWED TO COOL TO A SAFE
TEMPERATURE BEFORE DRAINING. DO NOT OVERFILL
OIL BUCKET.
THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE STEAM CLEANED. DO
NOT USE ACID OR HALOGEN-BASED (E.G. CHLORINE)
DESCALING LIQUIDS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS,
CLEANING
AIDS OR CLEANING POWDERS.
NEVER CLEAN PRODUCTS WHILST THEY ARE HOT – ALL
SPILLS ON TO THE PRODUCT AREA OR THE FLOOR
SHOULD BE CLEANED UP IMMEDIATELY
FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER CLEANING IS NOT
COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Note: All surfaces are easier to clean if spillage is removed before it becomes burnt on,
cleaned daily.

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It should be noted that certain scouring pads including nylon types can easily mark stainless
steel. Care should be exercised during cleaning process. When rubbing stainless steel with
a cloth, always rub in grain direction.
3.1.1 Turn appliance off and cool down.
3.1.2 Drain oil as stated in section 2.3.9 or 2.3.10.
3.1.3 G3845F only – Check and if required, unblock the drain valve with the provided drain
cleaning rod.
3.1.4 G3845F only – Filter oil as stated in section 2.4 then dispose the old oil.
3.1.5 Remove baskets, Fry Plates and crumb catcher and wash it in warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly before replacing them back in the appliance.
3.1.6 Ensure drain valve is closed and fill pan with warm soapy water to the oil level mark.
Soak overnight if necessary and rinse with clean water before draining. Dry pan
thoroughly.
3.1.7 G3845F only – Remove all debris from the filtration baskets and mesh filter. Wash
them with the oil buckets in warm soapy water.
3.1.8 Dry all components thoroughly before replacing them back in the appliance.
DO NOT RE-FILL OIL UNTIL THE PAN AND ALL
COMPONENTS ARE COMPLETELY DRY, INCLUDING THE
INSIDE OF THE DRAIN VALVE.

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4.0 SPECIFICATION
4.1 APPLIANCE WEIGHT TABLE
APPLIANCE UNIT WEIGHT (kg) PACKED WEIGHT (kg)
G3845 80 89
G3845F 100 109
4.2 ELECTRICAL DATA TABLE
CURRENT POWER
APPLIANCE PHASE MIN (A) @
230V MAX (A) @ 230V ACTUAL (A) @ 230V (kW) @ 230V
G3845 L1 NA NA NA NA
G3845F L1 2.79 3.26 3.1 0.58
IF ANY CURRENT IS OUT WITH THESE TOLERANCES, THE
CAUSE MUST BE INVESTIGATED AND RECTIFIED.
4.3 INJECTOR SIZES & PRESSURE TABLE
INJECTOR SIZES & PRESSURE
NATURAL GAS PROPANE
G3845 2.75 1.70
G3845F 2.75 1.70
Pilot Injectors 51 35
Supply Pressure mbar 20 37
Operating Pressure mbar 13.6* N/A
*Operating Pressure on Natural Gas (G20) is set with one burner on
4.4 HEAT INPUT TABLE
HEAT INPUTS (NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE)
APPLIANCE kW Btu/hr PILOT RATE
G3845 2 x 11.4 2 x 39,000 0.25kW
G3845F 2 x 11.4 2 x 39,000 0.25kW

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5.0 DIMENSIONS / CONNECTION LOCATIONS

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6.0 INSTALLATION
Electrical Safety and Advice Regarding Supplementary Electrical Protection
Commercial kitchens and foodservice areas are environments where electrical appliances
may be located close to liquids, or operate in and around damp conditions, or where
restricted movement for installation and service is evident.
The installation and periodic inspection of the appliance should only be undertaken by a
qualified, skilled and competent electrician; and connected to the correct power supply
suitable for load as stipulated by the appliance data label.
The electrical installation and connections should meet the necessary requirements to local
electrical wiring regulations and electrical safety guidelines.
We recommend:-
Supplementary electrical protection with use of a residual current device (RCD).
Fixed wiring appliances incorporate a locally situated switch disconnector to connect
to, which is easily accessible for switching off and safe isolation purposes. The switch
disconnector must meet the specification requirements of IEC 60947.
6.1 SITING / CLEARANCES
CAUTION: WALLS CLOSER THAN 150mm TO THE APPLIANCE
MUST BE NON COMBUSTABLE. IF SUITING THE NECESSARY
CLEARANCES TO ANY CUMBUSTIBLE WALL MUST BE THE
LARGEST FIGURE GIVEN FOR INDIVIDUAL APPLIANCES
INSTRUCTIONS.