Frymaster G18FB Series User manual

G18FB & G24FB SERIES GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
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1.1 Parts Ordering and Service
Information
In order to assist you quickly, the Frymaster
Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or
Service Department representative requires
certain information about your equipment.
Most of this information is printed on a data
plate affixed to the inside of the fryer door.
Part numbers are found in the Installation, Op-
eration, Service, and Parts Manual.
Parts orders may be placed directly with your
local FASC or distributor. Included with
fryers when shipped from the factory is a list
of Frymaster FASCs and Distributors. If you
do not have access to this list, contact the
Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-
8633 or 1-318-865-1711.
When ordering parts, the following informa-
tion is required:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Type of Gas or Voltage:
Item Part Number:
Quantity Needed:
Service information may be obtained by
contacting your local FASC/Distributor.
Service may also be obtained by calling the
Frymaster Service Department at 1-800-551-
8633 or 1-318-865-1711.
When requesting service, please have the fol-
lowing information ready:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Type of Gas:
In addition to the model number, serial num-
ber, and type of gas, please be prepared to
describe the nature of the problem and have
ready any other information that you think
may be helpful in solving your problem.
RETAIN AND STORE THIS MANUAL IN
A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE USE.
1.2 Safety Information
Before attempting to operate your unit, read
the instructions in this manual thoroughly.
Throughout this manual, you will find nota-
tions enclosed in double-bordered boxes
similar to the one below.
CAUTION boxes contain information about
actions or conditions that may cause or result
in a malfunction of your system.
CAUTION
Example of a CAUTION box.
WARNING boxes contain information about
actions or conditions that may cause or result
in damage to your system, and which may
cause your system to malfunction.
WARNING
Example of a WARNING box.
DANGER boxes contain information about ac-
tions or conditions that may cause or result in
injury to personnel, and which may cause
damage to your system and/or cause your sys-
tem to malfunction.
DANGER
Hot cooking oil or shortening causes
severe burns. Never attempt to move a
fryer containing hot cooking
oil/shortening or to transfer hot
cooking oil/shortening from one
container to another.

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Your fryer is equipped with automatic safety
features:
1. High temperature detection shuts off gas to
the burner assembly should the controlling
thermostat fail.
2. An optional safety switch built into the
drain valve prevents burner ignition with
the drain valve even partially open.
1.3 Equipment Description
The G18FB and G24FB Series of gas fryers
are designed as liquid-batter style units. They
are capable of producing up to 50 pounds/25
liters (G18FB) or 65 pounds/36 liters (G24FB)
per hour of uniformly cooked fish, shrimp,
chicken, tempura, and similar products. The
fryers in this series employ an infrared burner
system to generate 80,000 BTU/hr (20,000
kcal, 84.4 megajoules, 23.4 kW).
Fryers may be ordered without any built-in
filtration capability (G18FB/G24FB) or ready
for attachment to an existing Filter Magic II
filtration system (FG18FB/FG24FB). The fry-
ers can also be ordered with a Filter Magic II
system positioned on either side of the fryer
(FMG18FB/FMG24FB). Additionally, up to
four units can be batteried to either side of a
Filter Magic II built-in filtration system to cre-
ate a high-production frying station. In
January 1998, the FPG18FB variant entered
production, adding the advantages of the
FootPrint III built-in filtration system to the
earlier Filter Magic option.
All fryers in this series are of an open-pot,
flat-bottomed design with no tubes, which
makes cleaning the frypot quick and easy.
Frypots are constructed of welded heavy-
gauge stainless steel. A drain valve is tapped
into the center of the frypot, with a front-
operated manual ball valve. Heating is sup-
plied by a pair of burner assemblies mounted
beneath the frypot. Combustion air for the
burners is supplied by a dedicated blower.
Each frypot is equipped with a temperature
probe for precise temperature control. The
probe is located on the centerline of the frypot
for rapid response to changes in loads, and to
provide the most accurate temperature meas-
urement.
The fryers in this series can be configured for
natural gas or Propane (LP) gas, as required by
the customer.
All fryers come standard with electronic igni-
tion. Control options include Computer Magic
III computers or solid-state analog controllers.
Each type is covered in detail in Chapter 3,
Operating Instructions.
All fryers in this series require an external
source of AC electrical power. Units can be
configured for voltages ranging from 120
VAC to 220 VAC.
Fryers equipped with FootPrint III built-in fil-
tration systems are shipped completely
assembled. Fryers without the FootPrint III
require installation of legs or optional casters
at point of use. All fryers are shipped with a
package of standard accessories. Each fryer is
adjusted, tested, and inspected at the factory
before crating for shipment.
1.4 Installation, Operating, and
Service Personnel
Operating information for this equipment has
been prepared for use by qualified and/or

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authorized personnel only, as defined in Sec-
tion 1.5.
All installation and service on Frymaster
equipment must be performed by qualified,
certified, licensed, and/or authorized
installation or service personnel, as defined
in Section 1.5.
1.5 Definitions
QUALIFIED AND/OR AUTHORIZED OPERATING
PERSONNEL
Qualified/authorized operating personnel are
those who have carefully read the information
in this manual and have familiarized them-
selves with the equipment functions, or who
have had previous experience with the opera-
tion of the equipment covered in this manual.
QUALIFIED INSTALLATION PERSONNEL
Qualified installation personnel are individu-
als, firms, corporations, and/or companies
which, either in person or through a represen-
tative, are engaged in and are responsible for
the installation of gas-fired appliances. Quali-
fied personnel must be experienced in such
work, be familiar with all gas precautions in-
volved, and have complied with all
requirements of applicable national and local
codes.
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Qualified service personnel are those who are
familiar with Frymaster equipment and who
have been authorized by
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tion to perform service on Frymaster
equipment. All authorized service personnel
are required to be equipped with a complete
set of service and parts manuals, and to stock a
minimum amount of parts for Frymaster
equipment.
A list of Frymaster Factory Authorized Serv-
ice Centers (FASC) was included with the
fryer when shipped from the factory. Failure
to use qualified service personnel will void
the Frymaster Warranty on your equipment.
1.6 Shipping Damage Claim
Procedure
Your Frymaster equipment was carefully in-
spected and packed before leaving the factory.
The transportation company assumes full re-
sponsibility for safe delivery upon its
acceptance of the equipment for transport.
What to do if your equipment arrives
damaged:
1. File a claim for damages immediately,
regardless of the extent of damages.
2. Inspect for and record all visible loss or
damage, and ensure that this information
is noted on the freight bill or express re-
ceipt and is signed by the person making
the delivery.
3. Concealed loss or damage that was un-
noticed until the equipment was unpacked
should be recorded and reported to the
freight company or carrier immediately
upon discovery. A concealed damage
claim must be submitted within 15 days of
the date of delivery. Ensure that the ship-
ping container is retained for inspection.
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Frymaster DOES NOT ASSUME
RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR LOSS
INCURRED IN TRANSIT.