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HIGH EFFICIENCY DECATHLON (HD) SERIES GAS FRYERS 

CHAPTER 3:  INSTALLATION 

 

 

3-6 

3.5  Gas Connections (cont.) 
 

 WARNING  

Do not attach accessories to this fryer unless fryer is secured from tipping. Personal 

injury may result. 

 

2.  The fryer must be restrained by means independent of the flexible coupling or 

connector in order to limit the movement of the fryer.  Restraining brackets are 
located on the back panel of the fryer for the attachment of restraints. 

 

3.  If disconnection of the restraint is necessary, this restraint must be reconnected after 

the fryer has been returned to its originally installed position. 

 

I.

 

After hook-up, bleed the gas line of air to ensure that the pilot light will ignite quickly. 

 

AUSTRALIAN REQUIREMENTS 

 

To be installed in accordance with AS 5601 / AG 601, local authority, gas, electricity, and any other 
relevant statutory regulations. 

3.5 Gas Specifications

 

 

NON-CE (Altitudes of 2000 feet or less)

EQUIPMENT 

PRESSURE 

MODEL 

INPUT 

(BTU) 

GAS 

TYPE 

ORIFICE 

(MM) 

ORIFICE 

PART NO. 

QTY 

MBAR INCH 

W.C. 

D20G 50 

NAT 

LP 

2.18(#44) 
1.40(#54) 

810-2050 
810-2324 


10 

27.5 

11 

D50G 85 

NAT 

LP 

2.08(#45) 
1.32(#55) 

14-0067-45 

810-2441 


10 

27.5 

11 

D50G(HP) 120 

NAT 

LP 

2.53(#39) 
1.51(#53) 

810-2048 
810-2059 


10 

27.5 

11 

D50GDDHP 115 

NAT 

LP 

2.44(#41) 
1.51(#53) 

14-0067-41 

810-2059 


10 

27.5 

11 

D60G 112 

NAT 

LP 

2.08(#45) 
1.32(#55) 

14-0067-45 

810-2441 


10 

27.5 

11 

D60G(HP) 150 

NAT 

LP 

2.53(#39) 
1.51(#53) 

810-2048 
810-2059 


10 

27.5 

11 

D80G 122 

NAT 

LP 

2.26(#43) 
1.40(#54) 

810-2049 
810-2324 


10 

27.5 

11 

D80G(HP) 165 

NAT 

LP 

2.58(#38) 
1.61(#52) 

810-2062 
810-2063 


10 

27.5 

11 

HD50G 95 

NAT 

LP 

2.26(#43) 
1.40(#54) 

810-2938 
810-2939 


10 

27.5 

10 

HD60G 125 

NAT 

LP 

2.26(#43) 
1.40(#54) 

810-2938 
810-2939 


10 

27.5 

10 

NOTE:

  Outlet gas pressure must be adjusted strictly within the above requirements 5 to 10 minutes after the appliance is operating.  

(Pilot Flame Adjustment: Turn the pilot adjustment screw clockwise/counter-clockwise until the desired flame-volume is achieved.) 

Summary of Contents for DEAN CFD Decathlon Series

Page 1: ...Hour Service Hotline 1 800 551 8633 MAY 2007 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 8195698 Decathlon Series Gas Fryers D HD Models Installation Operation Manual Please read all sections of this man...

Page 2: ...s device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation While this device is a verified Class A de...

Page 3: ...ontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material Additional information can be obtained in the filtration manual included with the system WARNING No structural material on the fryer...

Page 4: ...2 1 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment 2 1 2 2 General 2 1 2 3 Product Description 2 2 2 4 Principles of Operation 2 2 2 5 Rating Plate 2 3 2 6 Pre Installation 2 3 2 7 Air Supply and Ventilation 2 4...

Page 5: ...Electronic Thermostat Controller 5 1 5 2 Electronic Thermostat Controller Computer with Back Up Thermostat 5 2 6 FILTRATION 6 1 6 1 General 6 1 6 2 Filter Preparation 6 1 6 3 Daily Filter Operation 6...

Page 6: ...ng countries excluding the European Union Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local or national codes of the country in which the equipment is installed insta...

Page 7: ...e at his her own expense The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment...

Page 8: ...d in and responsible for the installation of gas fired appliances Qualified personnel must be experienced in such work be familiar with all gas precautions involved and have complied with all requirem...

Page 9: ...15 days of date of delivery Be sure to retain container and all packing materials for inspection NOTE Dean Does Not Assume Responsibility for Damage or Loss Incurred in Transit C Frying systems with...

Page 10: ...ns optional equipment casters must be used Questions Call 1 800 551 8633 2 3 Product Description Dean Decathlon Series gas fryers are energy efficient tube style gas fired units All units are shipped...

Page 11: ...nel should install any gas fired equipment 1 A manual gas shut off valve must be installed in the gas supply line ahead of the fryers for safety and ease of future service 2 Dean Decathlon Series gas...

Page 12: ...to the appropriate national or European Community CE standards 2 7 Air Supply and Ventilation DANGER This appliance must be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unaccept...

Page 13: ...the filter bank Per NFPA Standards No 96 a minimum of 18 in 45 cm should be maintained between the flue s and the lower edge of the exhaust hood filter G Filters and drip troughs should be part of any...

Page 14: ...l across the top of the fryer and level the unit 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...

Page 15: ...nsure that all four bolts are evenly tightened Tighten the bolts to 50 inch lbs 5 65 Nm torque E For fryer with casters there are no built in leveling devices The floor where the fryers are installed...

Page 16: ...national and local codes Quick disconnect devices if used shall likewise comply with national and local codes DANGER The fryer MUST be connected to the gas supply specified on the rating and serial nu...

Page 17: ...re firing the unit A Rigid Connections Check any installer supplied intake pipe s visually and clean threading chips or any other foreign matter before installing into a service line If the intake pip...

Page 18: ...ied service personnel adjust a regulator only if it is known to be out of adjustment or serious pressure fluctuations have been found and can not be solved another way F Only qualified service personn...

Page 19: ...CE Altitudes of 2000 feet or less EQUIPMENT PRESSURE MODEL INPUT BTU GAS TYPE ORIFICE MM ORIFICE PART NO QTY MBAR INCH W C D20G 50 NAT LP 2 18 44 1 40 54 810 2050 810 2324 2 2 10 27 5 4 11 D50G 85 NA...

Page 20: ...is achieved 3 6 Gas Conversion Procedures DANGER This appliance was configured at the factory for a specific type of gas Converting from one gas type to another requires the installation of specific g...

Page 21: ...grounded three prong receptacle DO NOT CUT REMOVE OR OTHERWISE BYPASS THE GROUNDING PRONG ON THIS PLUG The rating plate and wiring diagram are located inside the front door The fryer is equipped with...

Page 22: ...mpletely and remove the crumb screen covering the heating tubes Ensure the screws holding the thermostat and high limit control sensing bulbs into the frypot are tight WARNING Do not bang fry baskets...

Page 23: ...valve and turn to OFF 4 Wait approximately 5 minutes for accumulated gas to disperse Note Inspect high limit thermostat temperature probe location prior to filling frypot with water or oil Ensure that...

Page 24: ...If the pilot flame fails the ignition module will shut down and lock out the system To restart turn the electric power OFF wait approximately 5 minutes for the system to recycle itself and then turn t...

Page 25: ...Thermostat equipped fryers to control this condition G The burners will heat the boil out solution to a simmer Simmer the solution for approximately 45 minutes Wearing protective gloves scrub the sid...

Page 26: ...oil into a metal stockpot of sufficient size to safely hold the entire contents of the frypot 4 3 Final Preparation WARNING NEVER set a complete block of solid shortening on top of heating tubes To d...

Page 27: ...ter on off switch to ON The burners will initially operate in the MELT CYCLE mode until the shortening reaches 180 F It will then automatically switch to normal operation F When the frypot is filled a...

Page 28: ...ilter Power Switch if equipped with filter system Connects disconnects power to filter pump if primary system fails Fryer power switch should be OFF when filter is in use F BOIL OUT F N POWER O O Boil...

Page 29: ...cing 5 AMP 115VAC or 2 AMP 230VAC FUSE each fryer circuit is protected by a 5 amp 115VAC or 2 amp 230VAC fuse located under the control panel 5 2 Electronic Thermostat Controller Computer POWER BOIL O...

Page 30: ...position the indicator light will be lighted when calling for heat The power switch only removes power from the temperature control circuit electronic thermostat controller The power switch should be...

Page 31: ...f assembly which eliminates the need for filter paper Both types require the use of filter powder to enhance the filtration process Photos used in the procedural illustrations may or may not resemble...

Page 32: ...lter pan and all accessories in hot soapy water c and dry thoroughly 6 2 1 Filter Unit Types FILTER PAPER AND HOLD DOWN RING Filter paper is held in place by a hold down ring Oil moves through the pap...

Page 33: ...FILTER LEAF A filter leaf is a fine mesh screen which is reusable and takes the place of disposable paper Oil moves through the leaf leaving behind impurities 1 Filter pan 2 Filter leaf 3 Crumb Screen...

Page 34: ...paper covers the filter pan bottom and laps two inches onto the pan wall 3 Position the hold down ring on top of the filter paper Ensure the hold down ring seals around the support grid This prevents...

Page 35: ...screen in the filter pan Allow the crumb screen to rest on the top edges of the hold down ring 6 Place filter pan cover onto the filter pan assembly Ensure the pickup tube is properly positioned in t...

Page 36: ...r pan Be careful not to damage the tubes or connectors in the pan 4 Remove the filter leaf by lifting up on the pickup tube and raising the filter leaf assembly gently out of the filter pan 5 Clean th...

Page 37: ...covers the mesh evenly 8 Replace the crumb tray in the pan after filter powder application 9 Replace the pan lid Ensure the pickup tube is properly positioned in the pan lid access hole Applying filt...

Page 38: ...perating temperature 350 F 177 C When filtering begins the filter motor engages and oil is drawn through filter paper or a filter leaf assembly and pumped back into the frypot through oil return plumb...

Page 39: ...sediment during filtration or oil change Clean out Rod design may vary used to dislodge heavy debris in the drain tube when needed Filter Powder Filter Paper not used in filter leaf equipped filter s...

Page 40: ...less cooking oil is at operating temperature 350 F 177 C 1 Ensure the filter pan assembly is prepared as described in Section 6 2 1 Assembling the Filter and ensure fryer is turned off 2 Remove fry ba...

Page 41: ...frypot into the filter pan Drain ONLY one frypot at a time The filter pan is designed to hold the contents of one frypot only 5 After all oil has drained from the frypot into the filter pan pull the y...

Page 42: ...r approximately 5 minutes process known as polishing to remove suspended particles 8 After the filter cycle is complete close the drain valve push the red handle to the left until it stops and allow t...

Page 43: ...er pump see Step 5 above for additional reference 10 If the oil level is low add oil until the level is at the top OIL LEVEL line DO NOT OVERFILL THE FYPOT This will cause oil to splash out of the fry...

Page 44: ...at the end of frying operations each day Some food particles can spontaneously combust if left soaking in certain shortening material WARNING Do not bang fry baskets or other utensils on the fryer s j...

Page 45: ...nnect the hose wand assembly to the quick disconnect on the front bottom of the fryer cabinet Ensure the hose is properly connected before proceeding 3 Place the wand into the open frypot and activate...

Page 46: ...he frypot by pulling the yellow handle to open the oil return valve this activates the filter pump automatically 2 After the frypot refills allow the oil to bubble for 10 15 seconds to ensure evacuati...

Page 47: ...a commercial grade cleaner formulated to effectively clean and sanitize food contact surfaces Read the directions and precautionary statements for use Particular attention must be paid to the concentr...

Page 48: ...Inspect component box wiring and ensure all connections are tight and all wiring is in good condition Ensure all safety features i e drain safety switches reset switches etc are present and functionin...

Page 49: ...set up at the beginning of each condition Follow each step in sequence 8 1 Pilot Burner Malfunction A Pilot will not ignite no evidence of gas at pilot burner 1 Check that gas valve is open and gas is...

Page 50: ...all and appear lazy shortening does not come up to temperature quickly Authorized Service Agent Only Check gas pressure at the pressure tap of the gas valve Use dial type or standard water type U gaug...

Page 51: ...nic Thermostat Controller Calibration The electronic thermostat controller maintains a specific cooking temperature through a sensing probe mounted in the frypot If the actual temperature of the short...

Page 52: ...port Louisiana 71135 1000 Shipping Address 8700 Line Avenue Shreveport Louisiana 71106 TEL 1 318 865 1711 FAX Parts 1 318 688 2200 FAX Tech Support 1 318 219 7135 PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES SERVICE...

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