BKI BLG-TC Series, Operation Manual

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Gas Auto-Lift Fryer Installation
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Location and Clearance
Install your fryer in a well-ventilated area. This will ensure that the gas burns properly and will help prevent any
fires. When deciding on a location for your fryer, remember the following:
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All gas-burning appliances need enough fresh air for combustion.
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Locate the fryer where it can be vented into an adequate exhaust hood. Your local gas utility must
approve your ventilation system. Consult a ventilation or heating company to help you design an
adequate system that meets ventilation codes and standards for your city or county.
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Keep the fryer away from any combustibles such as curtains, wood paneling, boxes, or towels. The flue
riser at the rear of the fryer should also be kept away from any flammable material.
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Use this fryer on non-combustible flooring only. Examples of non-combustible floors where you can safely
locate your fryer are concrete, tile, and ceramic. Minimum clearance from combustible and non-
combustible construction is 0 inches from the sides and 6 inches from the rear.
DO NOT locate your fryer
on floors that are wood, have rubber mats, or, are carpeted.
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Keep the work area around the fryer free of objects that might block fresh air or that might cause a fire.
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Do not attach an extension to the exhaust stack. This may stop the burner from operating properly, cause
the burner to go off, or, cause other dangerous malfunctions. It may also cause a strong draft in the room.
A draft can interfere with the burner.
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Do not locate the fryer near strong drafts. Keep the fryer away from doors that are opened and closed
frequently.
Installation Procedure
1. Remove the shipping packing materials from the interior and exterior of the fryer.
Ensure that an authorized BKI service agent installs the fryer. An authorized BKI service
agent should be a qualified gas service technician and a licensed electrician.
Failure to restrain the fryer could allow it to move, causing hot shortening to spill out, or a
possible break in the gas line causing an explosive condition.
2. Install an ANSI Z83.11/CGA 1.8 compliant restraining device (such as BKI part number FT0279) per the
instructions below:
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Mount the wall attachment according to the restraining device manufacturer instructions.
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Attach the spring-loaded hook on the restraining device to the eye-bolt mounted to the fryer then
attach the other spring-loaded hook to the wall attachment.