Keating Of Chicago GAS FRYER, User Manual

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operation. Air for combustion enters the fryer from the
bottom of the cabinet and the bottom of the control
panel.
DO NOT BLOCK BOTTOM OF KEATING INSTANT
RECOVERY ® GAS FRYER CABINET. DO NOT
OBSTRUCT FLUE.
Your Keating Instant Recovery ® Gas Fryer is designed
to be serviced from the front.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
MINIMUM CLEARANCE
SUITABLE FOR NON COMBUSTIBLE FLOORS
VENTILATION
The Keating Gas Fryer must be installed in an area
providing adequate air supply and ventilation. Do not
obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Proper ventilation is one of the important
considerations for efficient operation of the Keating
Gas Fryer. It should be installed so that the products of
combustion are removed efficiently without producing
drafts that will interfere with proper burner operation.
The intake for the exhaust fan should not be placed
close to the flue of the Keating Gas Fryer to insure
proper air flow necessary for combustion. The area
around the front and bottom of the Keating Gas Fryer
must be kept clear and unobstructed. In the U.S.A. the
ventilation systems must conform to the ANSI/NFPA96
latest edition.
“ A minimum of 18" (457mm) should be
maintained between the flue outlet and the lower edge
of the grease filters.
” Must be installed at least 16"
away from any open flame. It is the responsibility of the
owner and the local installer to comply with national
and local codes.
NATIONAL CODE REQUIREMENT
The installation must conform with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
code, ANSI Z223.1 or the Natural gas Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2. Flexible connectors must
comply to ANSI Z221.69/CAN/CGA1.16. Keating
equipment is designed and manufactured to operate
only on the type of gas specified by the user and
indicated on the serial plate located inside the door.
The gas may be natural, propane or manufactured.
The type of gas cannot be converted to another gas
fuel by turning or engaging a switch.
GAS CONNECTIONS AND PIPE SIZE
A single Keating Gas Fryer requires a standard gas
pipe size of 3/4 inch (19mm) I.D. connection. Multiple
fryers with a common manifold will require a minimum
of 1 1/4 inch I.D. gas supply line. The size of the gas
supply pipe is very important. If the pipe is too small
you will have low gas pressure at the Keating Gas
Fryer manifold. Low gas pressure will cause slow
recovery and/or delayed ignition, amongst other
problems. If you have a question about gas pipe size,
call your local gas company.
Before connecting new pipe to the Keating Gas Fryer
the pipe must be blown out to remove all foreign
particles. These particles in the controls or burners
may cause improper or dangerous operating
conditions.
Pipe joint compounds that are used on threaded joints
of appliance piping shall be resistant to the action of
liquefied petroleum gases (Loctite PST 56765). When
using pipe joint compound do not apply to the first two
threads. Use only a very small amount and only on
male threads. This will prevent clogging of burner
orifices and the gas valve. Never use compound on
female threads as it might be pushed into the gas
valve.
Have your installer check for gas leaks using a soap
and water solution before operating.
DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR
GAS LEAKS.
1) The Keating Gas Fryer and its individual shut off
valves must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that
system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.45kPa)
(13.84 in WC). High pressure can damage the gas
valve causing a hazardous condition. Excessive
pressure introduced to the fryer may void the warranty.
2.) 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
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 psi (3.45 kPa).
NOTE: Keating fryers use a constant pilot that will emit
a very small amount of gas at all times.
NOTE: Line pressure must be kept below 10 ” (Nat),
13 ” (LP) during leak test to avoid damage to the gas
valve.
If more than one gas unit is on the
same supply line, you may require a
larger line. Consult your local gas
company to assure adequate volume
and pressure. Refer to serial plate for
proper gas requirement for your
particular model.
Clearances
Combustible Non-Combustible
Construction Construction
Back 6" 0"
Right Side 6" 0"
Left Side 6" 0"
WARNIN G
Do not use
open flame
to check for leaks.
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