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3.4 LEVELING
A.
A carpenter's spirit level should be
placed across the top of the fryer and the
unit leveled both front-to-back and side-
to-side. If it is not level, the unit may
not function efficiently, the oil may not
drain properly for filtering, and in a line-
up it may not match adjacent units.
B.
If the floor is smooth and level, level the
unit with a screw thread of the legs;
adjust to the high corner and measure
with the spirit level. If the floor is
uneven or has a decided slope, level the
unit with metal shims. The adjustment
required may exceed the thread available
in the leg.
3.5 GAS CONNECTIONS
The gas supply (service) line must be the same
size or greater than the inlet line of the
appliance. "24G" Series gas fryers use a 3/4"
SPT (Schedule 40) inlet; however, the gas
supply lines must be sized to accommodate all
the gas-fired equipment that may be connected
to that supply. Consult your contractor, gas
company or supplier, or other cognizant
authorities. Sealant on all pipe joints must be
resistive to LP gas.
A.
Manual shut-off valve: This supplier-
installed valve must be installed in the
gas service line ahead of the appliance in
the gas stream and in a position where it
can be reached quickly in the event of an
emergency.
B.
Pressure regulating: All commercial
cooking equipment must have a pressure
regulator on the incoming service line
for safe and efficient operation, since
service pressure may fluctuate with local
demand. External regulators are not
required on this deep fat fryer, as a safety
control valve performs that function,
unless the incoming pressure is in excess
of 1/2" PSI, in which case a step-down
regulator will be required.
C.
"24G" Series fryers can be connected to
either natural or propane gas, depending
on the customer's ordering instructions.
The correct combination gas valve and
orifices are installed at the factory for the
appropriate gas, and while the valve can
be adjusted in the field, any adjustment
should be made only by qualified service
personnel with the proper test
equipment.
D.
Rigid Connections: The fryer can be
connected singly or as part of multi-unit
battery. Check any installer-supplied
intake pipe(s) visually and/or blow them
out with compressed air to clear dirt
particles, threading chips, or any other
foreign matter before installing into a
service line. Any particles remaining in
the line will clog orifices when gas
pressure is applied.
All connections must be sealed with a
joint compound suitable for LP gas, and
all connections must be tested with a
soapy solution before lighting any pilots.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. Putting
an open flame next to a new
connection is not only dangerous,
but will often miss small gas leaks
that a soapy solution would find.
E.
Flexible Couplings, Connectors
1. If the unit is to be installed with flexible
couplings or quick-disconnect fittings,
the installer must use a heavy-duty, AGA
design-certified commercial connector of
at least 3/4" NPT (with suitable strain
relief) in compliance with ANSI Z-
21.69-1979).
DOMESTIC CONNECTORS ARE NOT
SUITABLE!
2. If batteried units are installed on casters,
some means must be provided to limit
the movement of the unit. DO NOT use
connectors or associated piping when
installing restraints.
