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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2.1 DESCRIPTION:
The Dean Super
Marathon gas fryers are energy-efficient,
gas-fired units, design-certified by the
International Approval Services
(AGA/CGA), NSF International and
manufactured to their basic performance
and application specifications.
All units are shipped completely
assembled with accessories packed inside
the fryer vessel. All units are adjusted,
tested and inspected at the factory before
shipment. Sizes, weights and input rates
of all models are listed in this manual.
NOTE: The on-site supervisor is
responsible for ensuring that operators
are made aware of inherent dangers of
operating a deep fat fryer, particularly
aspects of oil filtration, draining, and
cleaning of the fryer.
2.2 RATING PLATE
: This is attached to
the inside front door panel. Information
provided includes the BTU/hr input of the
burners, outlet gas pressure in inches WC
and whether the unit has natural or propane
gas orifices.
2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION:
a. GENERAL: Only a licensed plumber
should install any gas-fired
equipment.
1.
A manual gas shut-off valve must
be installed in the gas supply line
ahead of the fryer(s) for safety and
ease of future service.
2.
The Super Marathon gas fryers
have millivolt controls which do
not require electrical power
connections and do not have an
ON/OFF switch on the control
panel.
b. CLEARANCES: The fryer area must
be kept free and clear of all
combustibles. This unit is design-
certified for the following
installations:
1.
Other than household use;
2.
Non-combustible floor installation
equipped with factory-supplied 6”
(15 cm) adjustable legs or 5” (13
cm) casters;
3.
Combustible construction with a
minimum clearance of 6” (15 cm)
side and 6” (15 cm) rear, and
equipped with factory-supplied 6”
(15 cm) adjustable legs or 5” (13
cm) casters.
c.
U.S. installations must meet:
American National Standard Institute
ANSI Z83.11
American Gas Association
8501 E. Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA #70
American National Standard Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
NFPA Standards #96 and #211
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
DANGER!
THE FRYER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY
TO THE TYPE OF GAS IDENTIFIED ON THE
ATTACHED RATING PLATE.
