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OCF30

 

SERIES GAS FRYER 

CHAPTER 2:  INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

2.1  General Installation Requirements 

 

Qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel, as defined in Section 

1.7 of this manual, should perform all installation and service on Frymaster equipment.   

 

Conversion of this appliance from one type of gas to another should only be performed by 

qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel as defined in Section 1.7 

of this manual. 

 

Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel (as de-

fined in Section 1.7 of this manual) to install, convert to another gas type or otherwise service 

this equipment will void the Frymaster warranty and may result in damage to the equipment 

or injury to personnel. 

 

Where conflicts exist between instructions and information in this manual and local or nation-

al codes or regulations, installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in 

force in the country in which the equipment is installed. 

 

 DANGER 

Building codes prohibit a fryer with its open tank of hot oil being installed beside an 

open flame of any type, including those of broilers and ranges. 

 

Upon arrival, inspect the fryer carefully for visible or concealed damage.  (See 

Shipping Damage

 

Claim Procedure

 in Chapter 1.) 

 

2.1.1  Clearance and Ventilation

 

 

The fryer(s) must be installed with a 6” (150 mm) clearance at both sides and back when installed 

adjacent to combustible construction; no clearance is required when  installed adjacent to 

noncombustible construction.  A minimum of 24” (600 mm) clearance should be provided at the 

front of the fryer. 

 

 

WARNING 

Do not block the area around the base or under the fryers. 

 

DANGER

 

No structural material on the fryer should  be altered or removed to accommodate 

placement of the fryer under a hood.  Questions?  Call the Frymaster Dean Service 

Hotline at 1-800-551-8633. 

 

Summary of Contents for FPGL30

Page 1: ...01 2019 8196687 Original Instructions Your Growth Is Our Goal FOR YOUR SAFETY Do Not Store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance CAUTION...

Page 2: ...n excess of psi 3 5 kPa 13 84 inches W C The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply p...

Page 3: ...er used in a mobile or marine installation or concession Warranty protection is only offered for fryers installed in accordance with the procedures described in this manual Mobile marine or concession...

Page 4: ...ience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Do not allow children to play with this appliance WARNING If the el...

Page 5: ...ypot to avoid overflow of hot oil that may cause severe burns slipping and falling WARNING Use caution and wear appropriate safety equipment when adding oil to the fryer to prevent splashing of hot oi...

Page 6: ...Caster Leg Installation 2 3 2 3 Pre Connection Preparations 2 3 2 4 Connection to Gas Line 2 5 2 5 Converting to another Gas Type 2 8 2 6 Positioning the Fryer 2 9 2 7 Installing the JIB Cradle 2 10...

Page 7: ...i Annual Checks and Service 5 4 5 5 1 Clean Gas Valve Vent Tube 5 4 5 5 2 Check Burner Manifold Pressure 5 4 5 6 Annual Periodic System Inspection 5 5 5 6 1 Fryer 5 5 5 6 2 Built In Filtration System...

Page 8: ...ion 1 7 1 2 Safety Information Before attempting to operate your unit read the instructions in this manual thoroughly Throughout this manual you will find notations enclosed in double bordered boxes s...

Page 9: ...or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experie...

Page 10: ...ies Gas fryers are controlled with a 3000 or CM3 5 computer Fryers in this series come in full or split pot arrangements and can be purchased as two three or four vat fryers All fryers in this series...

Page 11: ...e of the equipment for transport What to do if your equipment arrives damaged 1 File a claim for damages immediately regardless of the extent of damages 2 Inspect for and record all visible loss or da...

Page 12: ...ster Service Department at 1 800 551 8633 or 1 318 865 1711 or by e mail service frymaster com When requesting service please have the following information ready Model Number Serial Number Type of Ga...

Page 13: ...this manual and local or nation al codes or regulations installation and operation shall comply with the codes or regulations in force in the country in which the equipment is installed DANGER Buildi...

Page 14: ...e lower edge of the grease filter Frymaster recommends that the minimum distance be 24 in 600 mm from the flue outlet to the bottom edge of the filter when the appliance consumes more than 120 000 BTU...

Page 15: ...1869 requirements 2 1 5 South Africa Requirements IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE USER This appliance may only be installed by a registered SAQCC Gas installer All registered installers are issued with...

Page 16: ...upon the gas line connections If a flexible gas hose is used a restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use The restraining cable and installation instructions are packed...

Page 17: ...ar LP 11 W C 2 74 kPa 27 37 mbar 14 W C 3 48 kPa 34 84 mbar Australia Standard for Incoming Gas Pressures Gas Minimum Maximum Natural 4 54 W C 1 13 kPa 11 30 mbar 14 W C 3 48 kPa 34 84 mbar Propane 11...

Page 18: ...e panel After ensuring the flame is extin guished wait for I minute and re light the appliance in the normal manner Should the appliance again burn back close the control valve and call a service tech...

Page 19: ...31 30 ESTONIA EE LATVIA LV I2H G20 20 FRANCE FR II2Esi3 G20 G25 20 25 G30 G31 28 30 37 II2Esi3P G20 G25 20 25 G31 50 GERMANY DE II2ELL3B P G20 G25 20 G30 G31 50 I3P G31 50 HUNGARY HU II2HS3B P G25 25...

Page 20: ...described in the Lighting Instructions topics found in Chapter 3 of this manual DANGER Dry firing your unit will cause damage to the frypot and can cause a fire Always ensure that cooking oil or wate...

Page 21: ...higher caloric value of the Propane gas Burners designed for use in propane units may be used in natural gas applications but not vice versa Non CE Gas Conversion Kits Natural Gas to Propane LP Gas Pr...

Page 22: ...f the frypot to verify that the unit is level both side to side and front to back To level fryers adjust the casters being careful to ensure the fryer s are at the proper height in the frying station...

Page 23: ...es in Chapter 3 2 7 Installing the JIB Cradle Open the fryer door typically the far right door and remove the cross brace used for shipping sup port by removing the four screws see Figure 1 Install th...

Page 24: ...Panel 3000 Controller shown Filter Pan FootPrint Pro Built in Filtration Unit Flue Cap Basket Hanger Drain Handle Optional JIB See Sec 3 4 Filter Handle JIB reset button TYPICAL CONFIGURATION FPGL230...

Page 25: ...ts of oil filtration draining and cleaning procedures CAUTION The cooking oil capacity of the OCF30 Series gas fryer is 32 lbs 3 8 gallons 14 5 liters at 70 F 21 C for a full vat Before lighting the f...

Page 26: ...ch to the OFF position and wait 60 seconds Repeat step 2 4 The fryer will automatically enter the melt cycle mode if the frypot temperature is below 180 F 82 C NOTE During the melt cycle the burners w...

Page 27: ...ion of the plate to open or close the air intake opening until a bright orange red glow is obtained Carefully hold the plate in position and tighten the locking nut 3 3 Shutting the Fryer Down For sho...

Page 28: ...filling upon startup and after disposal 3 4 1 Install the Oil Reservoir Remove the original lid from the oil container and foil liner Replace with the provided cap which has connected suction hardwar...

Page 29: ...he cap and pour any remaining oil in the container into all fry vats equally see Figure 4 Figure 4 3 With the jug upright remove the cap and foil seal see Figure 5 Figure 5 4 Put the tube in the new f...

Page 30: ...Refer to Section 4 1 2 for instructions on preparing the Magnasol Filter configuration for use Operation of all three configurations is the same and is covered in section 4 3 Disassembly and reassemb...

Page 31: ...Assembly 1 Pull the filter pan out from the cabinet and remove the crumb tray and Magnasol filter assembly see Figure 5 Clean as directed in section 4 4 The pan cover must not be removed except for c...

Page 32: ...handling The oil to be filtered is at or near 350 F 177 C Ensure drain handles are in their proper position before operating any switches or valves Wear all appropriate safety equipment when draining...

Page 33: ...it back up to and through the frypot during a filter 6 After the oil is filtered close the drain valve when prompted and allow the fryer to refill Let the filter pump run 10 to 12 seconds after the oi...

Page 34: ...dislodge shortening will distort the strip adversely affecting its fit It is designed for a tight fit and should only be removed for cleaning 4 3 Disassembly and Reassembly of the Magnasol Filter Dis...

Page 35: ...ositioned in frame Step 4 Connect corner then pivot frame over free edges of screens Handle 4 4 Draining and Disposing of Waste Oil When cooking oil is exhausted the oil must be drained into the filte...

Page 36: ...sealable cover under the drainpipe The METAL container must be able to withstand the heat of the oil and hold hot liquids 3 Follow the instructions for disposing of oil on page 1 13 in the controller...

Page 37: ...statements be fore use Particular attention must be paid to the concentration of cleaner and the length of time the cleaner remains on the food contact surfaces 5 2 DAILY CHECKS AND SERVICE 5 2 1 Ins...

Page 38: ...can be run through a dishwasher Rinse and thoroughly dry each part DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive pads to clean these parts The scratches that result from such scrubbing make subsequent cleanings...

Page 39: ...solution boils over turn the fryer off immediately and let the solution cool for a few minutes before resuming the process 4 Turn the fryer ON OFF switch s to the OFF position 5 Add two gallons 7 6 l...

Page 40: ...eter All three readings should be within 5 F 2 C of each other If not contact a Factory Authorized Servicer for assistance 5 5 SEMI ANNUAL CHECKS AND SERVICE 5 5 1 Clean Gas Valve Vent Tube NOTE This...

Page 41: ...probes are properly connected tightened and functioning properly and that probe guards are present and properly installed Verify that component box components i e controller transformers relays interf...

Page 42: ...er on one of the oil return microswitches No air bubbles should be visible in any frypot Verify that the filter pan is properly prepared for filtering then drain a frypot of oil heated to 350 F 177 C...

Page 43: ...lean cloth see Figure 3 Blower Housing Blower Wheel Wrap the motor and wires with plastic wrap or a plastic bag Figure 3 4 Remove the plastic wrap from the blower motor assembly Reassemble the blower...

Page 44: ...n the side of the blower housing opposite the motor is a plate with one or two locking nuts Loos en the nut s enough to allow the plate to be moved then adjust the position of the plate to open or clo...

Page 45: ...ailure of a small component may often be indicative of potential failure or incorrect functioning of a more important component or system If you are in doubt as to the proper action to take do not hes...

Page 46: ...valve knob to the ON position C Verify that any in line manual shut off and gas main valve is open D Verify that the quick disconnect fitting on the flexible gas line is firmly connected to the fryer...

Page 47: ...Y FAULT YES and alarm sounds Recovery time exceeded maximum time limit Clear error and silence the alarm by pressing the YES button Maximum recovery time is 2 25 If the error continues call your FAS f...

Page 48: ...l overload switch has probably tripped Allow the motor to cool at least 45 minutes then press the Pump Reset Switch see page 4 3 C Call your FAS for assistance Filter Pump runs but oil return is very...

Page 49: ...er detects MIB connections lost Check software version on each controller If versions are missing check CAN connections between each controller MIB board failure E17 ERROR ATO PROBE ATO RTD reading ou...

Page 50: ...e vat begins to heat The computer displays the actual vat temperature during the test The fryer continues heating until the high limit trips Generally this happens once the temperature reaches 423 F t...

Page 51: ...wn on gas units 5 Position the oil reservoir in the melter sliding the oil pickup tube into the female receptacle Position the front lid and the front of the melter See figure 4 NOTE A separate harnes...

Page 52: ...t the top off system DO NOT ADD hot oil to the shortening melter The temperature of the oil reservoir should not exceed 140 F 60 C Add small amounts of solid shortening to the reservoir to ensure it h...

Page 53: ...l is pumped from the tanks thru the fitting located on the top to the fryer see Figure 1 The 4 pin wire harness allows connection to various bulk oil systems see Figure 2 Connect pins 1 and 4 to the t...

Page 54: ...TE It takes approximately 10 seconds from the time the button is pressed until the fresh oil pump starts It may take up to 15 seconds before the level in the JIB begins to rise It takes approximately...

Page 55: ...s closed 2 At the rocker panel switch to Bulk Mode 3 Open the return valve on the empty tank Press the Add Fresh Oil button Fill to the lower line in the frypot 4 Close the return valve 5 Ensure the f...

Page 56: ..._IOM_8196687 01 2019 8197423 WWW WELBILT COM Welbilt provides the world s top chefs and premier chain operators or growing independents with industry leading equipment and solutions Our cutting edge d...

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