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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT install the fryer next to any open flame section of a broiler, range or any other appliance. The
fryer should be placed in an area which is free from drafts and accessible for proper operation and servicing. The
area around the fryer must be kept clear of combustible materials.
CLEARANCE COMBUSTIBLE NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Sides 6” 0”
Rear 6” 0”
Floor 6” 6”
Installation on non-combustible floor only shall be with factory supplied legs or casters. Counter model
(IFST-25) shall have 4” legs and is to be installed on a non-combustible counter or stand.
It is also important not to obstruct the natural flow of combustion and ventilation air if the fryer is to
operate properly. Provide adequate clearance around air openings into the combustion chamber.
RATING PLATE:
Before making any connections to the fryer, check the rating plate to be sure the fryer specifications concur
with the type of gas to be supplied to the fryer. The rating plate is located on the inside of the door.
Information on this plate includes model and serial numbers. When communicating with the factory about
a unit or requesting special parts or information, this data is essential for proper identification. Other information on
this plate is the BTU/hr input of the burners, operating gas pressure in inches WC, and whether the unit is orificed
for natural or propane gas. Pilot lighting instructions are also located in the same area.
GAS PIPING:
The installation of the fryer must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the National Gas Installation Code, CSA B149.1, as applicable.
1. The fryer and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ Psig (3.45KPa).
2. The fryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 35
mbar (3.45 KPa). The fryer is provided with a ¾” NPT inlet.
Your local gas supplier should consult the Local Fuel Gas Code for proper sizing and installation of gas
piping. Generally, piping should be sized to provide a gas supply sufficient to meet the maximum demand of all gas
appliances on a line without undue loss of pressure at the outlet to the equipment. The total BTU requirements of
the equipment being served and the length of the piping from the meter to the appliances are major considerations in
the proper design of the gas supply system.
Sealants on pipe joints must be resistive to propane gas. Check for leaks at all connections with soap
solution. Do not use flame to check for leaks.
Imperial fryers are equipped with millivolt control system, it does not need an outside power source.
VENTILATION:
Proper ventilation is very important for the proper function of your fryer as well as to remove unwanted
vapors and products of combustion. To keep your warranty in force, a proper ventilation system must be employed.
