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1.5 RATING PLATE
The rating plate is on the inside right hand
corner of the fryer door. Information on this
plate includes the 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
output of the burners, outlet gas pressure in
inches W.C., and configuration: natural or
propane gas.
"24G" SERIES GAS FRYERS MUST BE
CONNECTED ONLY TO THE TYPE OF GAS
IDENTIFIED ON THIS RATING PLATE.
2. PRE-INSTALLATION
2.1 GENERAL
A.
Installation of gas-fired equipment
should be performed by licensed
personnel.
B.
A manual gas shut-off valve must be
installed in the gas supply line between
the appliance(s) and the gas supply for
safety and for ease of future service.
2.2 CLEARANCES
The appliance area must be kept free and clear
of all combustibles. This unit is design-certified
for the following installations:
A.
For installations having non-combustible
walls;
B.
For installation on a combustible floor
when equipped with the factory -
supplied six inch legs or casters; and
C.
For installation without legs (on a non-
combustible curb or platform).
2.3 STANDARDS
Installation must be planned in accordance with
all applicable state and local codes, taking into
account the following standards:
A.
The fryer and it’s individual shut-off
valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at
pressures in excess of 1/2 PSI.
B.
The fryer must be isolated from the gas
supply piping system by closing it’s
individual manual shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at pressures equal to or
less than 1/2 PSI.
C.
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
#70-1984:
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
D.
National Fuel Gas Code
ANSI Z-223.1-1984
American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
E.
NFPA Standards #96 and #211
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
NOTE
Local Building codes will usually not
permit a deep fat fryer with its open
tank of hot oil to be installed beside an
open flame of any type, whether a
broiler or the open burner of a range.
Check local codes before beginning
installation.
