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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Heavy Duty

Gas Fired Fryers

Models:

RF40, RF240, RD18

These instructions should be read thoroughly before attempting installation.

Set up and installation should be performed by qualified installation personnel.

Keep area around appliances free and clear from combustibles.

PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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ONTAGUE

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1830 STEARMAN AVENUE, P.O. BOX 4954

HAYWARD, CA  94540-4954

TEL: 510/785-8822  FAX: 510/785-3342

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ONTAGUE

Summary of Contents for Legend RD18

Page 1: ...tempting installation Set up and installation should be performed by qualified installation personnel Keep area around appliances free and clear from combustibles PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE...

Page 2: ...age 3 CONCEALED LOSS OR DAMAGE If damage is unnoticed until merchandise is unpacked notify transportation company or carrier immediately and file concealed damage claim with them This should be done w...

Page 3: ...are intended to illustrate operational cleaning and technical procedures and may not conform to onsite management operational procedures DANGER Improper installation adjustment maintenance or service...

Page 4: ...r recovery time It also frequently causes delayed ignition To provide the airflow necessary for good combustion and burner operation the areas surrounding the fryer front sides and rear must be kept c...

Page 5: ...er as near to final location as possible Remove all packing material and accessories from fryer interior Then assemble as follows 1 Screw the adjustable feet of the legs in all the way Then tightly sc...

Page 6: ...6 Continue leveling and connecting gas supply manifolds together until all appli ances in battery are connected 7 Tighten manifold union gas tight Use back up wrench to prevent manifold from rotating...

Page 7: ...ch and then further adjust the legs ensuring the fryer is level and at the proper height in the exhaust hood Montaguerecommendsthattheminimumdistancefromtheflueoutlettothebottomedgeofthefilterbe 24 in...

Page 8: ...the chart below for the minimum sizes of connection piping s e z i S e p i P n o i t c e n n o C s a G m m 8 3 2 1 1 e b d l u o h s e z i s e p i p g n i m o c n i m u m i n i M s a G t i n U e l g n...

Page 9: ...will ensure that the burner orifices and control valve do not become clogged 2 Open the gas supply to the fryer and check all piping fittings and gas connections for leaks A soap and water solution sh...

Page 10: ...actory for either natural gas or Propane LP gas If you desire to switch from one type of gas to another a gas conversion kit must be installed by a Montague Company Authorized Service techni cian DANG...

Page 11: ...IS USED SHOULD BE RESISTANT TO ACTION OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES USE SPARINGLY AND ONLY ON MALE THREADS Turn Gas Shut Off Valve ON and immediately check carefully for gas leaks Do this before attem...

Page 12: ...lighting the fryer make sure the fryer is OFF and the frypot drain valve is closed Remove the basket support rack if installed and fill the frypot to the bottom OIL LEVEL line To prevent scorching if...

Page 13: ...REA MUST BE KEPT FREE AND CLEAR OF COMBUTIBLES HOW TO USE YOUR FRYER One of the most important considerations in the profitable use of a fryer is the choice of the frying compound used The best you ca...

Page 14: ...b to the Pilot position and allow the solution to cool 6 Add one gallon 3 8 liters of cold water and stir Drain out the solution into a suitable con tainer and clean the frypot thoroughly 7 Rinse the...

Page 15: ...ed When shutting the fryers down at closing time place the fryer power switch in the OFF posi tion place the gas valve in the OFF position and put the frypot covers in place if the fryer is so equippe...

Page 16: ...its crispiness and taste greasy A common error in frying is to overload the baskets under the mistaken impression that this will increase the production of the fryer For any given fryer and any given...

Page 17: ...filter cone holder be sure that the cone holder rests securely on the metal container 4 Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering If the drain valve becomes clogged with food particles use the...

Page 18: ...e darkened areas are caused by thickening of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are not harmful Heat tint can normally be re moved by the foregoing but tint which does not respond to th...

Page 19: ...binet with a clean damp cloth soaked with dishwashing deter gent removing oil shortening dust and lint from the fryer cabinet DANGER Never attempt to clean fryer during the cooking process or when the...

Page 20: ...ne holder rests securely on the metal container 4 Open the drain valve slowly to avoid splattering If the drain valve becomes clogged with food particles use the Fryer s Friend poker like tool to clea...

Page 21: ...hortening is heated to cooking temperature water in the frypot will cause splattering Clean Detachable Parts and Accessories As with the frypot a deposit of carbonized oil shortening will accumulate o...

Page 22: ...zed Ser vice Agency for assistance Check Thermostat Calibration 1 Set the temperature control knob to 325 F 162 C and insert a good grade thermometer or pyrometer into the frypot so that it touches th...

Page 23: ...ntinues to burn note gas pressure reading and compare to the accompanying tables 5 To adjust burner gas pressure remove the cap from the gas valve regulator adjustment screw 6 Increase the setting on...

Page 24: ...shortening Verify that burners and associated components i e gas valves pilot assemblies etc are in good condition and functioning properly Inspect all gas connections for leaks and verify that all c...

Page 25: ...n o C B t a t s o m r e h t e c a l p e R B e g a t u O t o l i P F F O o t d e n r u t b o n k e v l a v s a g c i t a m o t u A A n o i t i s o p t o l i p t h g i l n o i t i s o p t o l i p o t e...

Page 26: ...c 7 5 4 s e h c n i 8 1 t s a e l s r e t l i f d o o h t n e v d n a e u l f d e k c o l B E e u l f m o r f e g a k c o l b r a e l C E f o n o i t i n g i d e y a l e D r e n r u b n i a m s r o t...

Page 27: ...a normally closed high limit switch and energizes the gas valve pilot coil which in turn opens the pilot valve If the pilot flame is extinguished voltage is lost to the gas valve pilot coil and the pi...

Page 28: ...nit to the gas supply reattach restraining devices and plug in the electrical cords 6 Refill with shortening Cleaning the Gas Valve Vent Tube Refer to Semi Annual Checks and Services in Preventive Mai...

Page 29: ...ngth of 1 to 1 inches 25 to 38mm 3 Reinstall the pilot adjustment screw cap The pilot adjustment on the Honeywell valve for US fryers is under this screw Calibrating theThermostat Control 1 Fill the f...

Page 30: ...r Components Replacing the OperatingThermostat 1 Drain fryer and turn gas off 2 Use an allen wrench to loosen setscrew at the side of the thermostat knob Remove the thermostat knob 3 Remove the two se...

Page 31: ...eration and relighting the pilot will be required refer to lighting instructions DO NOT attempt to relight the pilot until the oil temperature has lowered to approxi mately 350 F Replacing the High Li...

Page 32: ...lies 2 Carefully remove accessoriess as necessary to expose burner 3 Disconnect the wires from the gas valve terminal block marking each wire to facilitate reconnections 4 Remove the high limit thermo...

Page 33: ...d off the bracket Slide the replacement target onto the bracket and bend the locking tabs down To replace the entire target assembly use a inch 13mm box end wrench to remove the brass orifice that hol...

Page 34: ...ngs from the old gas valve and install on the replacement valve using Loctite PST56765 or equivalent pipe thread sealant on threads 7 Reverse steps 1 5 to install the replacement gas valve Replacing t...

Page 35: ...4 Remove the screws from the control panel and lift it from the fryer s 5 Remove nuts from the left and right side underneath the top front edges 6 Remove tubing from gas train 7 Pull worksurface and...

Page 36: ...ct any problem encountered Problems you are likely to encounter can be grouped into these broad categories 1 Pilot failures 2 Improper burner functioning 3 Improper temperature control 4 Leakage probl...

Page 37: ...cuits If gas is being supplied to the fryer the next most likely cause of ignition failure is a problem in the millivolt circuit of the pilot system If the fryer is equipped with a Filter Magic II fil...

Page 38: ...the diagram Reading should not be greater than 220MV If greater re check thermostat leads and connections Replace with new or heavier gauge wires if necessary If the reading is still greater than 220M...

Page 39: ...r between 120MV and 30MV If outside these limits change the gas valve Improper Burner Functioning The burner lighting on one side only may be caused by a missing or misaligned rear deflec tor target o...

Page 40: ...covery rate the length of time required for the fryer to increase the oil temperature from 275 F to 325 F 135 C to 163 C The primary causes of this are low burner manifold pressure and or misaligned o...

Page 41: ...nds of the frypot are coated with oil shortening the most likely cause is spillage over the top of the frypot rather than leakage The clamps which hold the drain tube sections together may loosen over...

Page 42: ...40 SERVICE...

Page 43: ...l Gas or 826 1580 for Propane Gas 12 Gas Valve Honeywell Millivolt 807 1603 Natural Gas 807 1604 Propane Gas 14 810 0691 Vent Tube Gas Valve 15 810 0703 Gas Line 0 25 inch x 17 50 inch 16 813 0154 Plu...

Page 44: ...7 0099 Thermostat 3 Fenwal 17102 2 826 1177 Thermostat 425 Degree Hi Limit Thermostat Service Kit 3 806 0087 Thermostat Dial Plate and Stop Assembly MJ35 900 0031 Plug Button 807 0123 Heyco Bushing 80...

Page 45: ...in accordance with all local codes or in the absence of local codes with the current National Fuel Gas Code Z223 1 2 Installed under a properly designed and operating exhaust hood 3 Connected to the...

Page 46: ...TANT When ordering parts to eliminate mistakes and facilitate delivery always give the following information Serial No _________________________________________ Model No ______________________________...

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