CHAPTER
1
:
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND
INSTALLATION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pitco Model W1 4S-3 WF gas fryer. This unit has been
specially designed to suit the needs of your establishment and will give you many years of reliable service if
you follow the simple operation and maintenance procedures in this manual. Contained in this manual are
the general installation, operation, and maintenance procedures for the Model Wl 4-3 WF gas fryer.
1.1 FRYER SPECIFICATIONS
This unit has been designed to fit the need of the Wendy's chain of stores. The table below lists the
characteristics and specifications associated with this unit:
Table 1-1 Fryer Characteristics
Description
Specification (US)
Specification (Metric)
Height, Overall
48"
121.9cm
Height, Working
35"
88.9 cm
Width (Unit)
48-3/8
122.9cm
Depth (Unit)
34"
86.4 cm
Number of Tanks/Unit
3
3
Frying Area/Tank
14"x 14"
35.6 x 35.6 cm
Frying Depth
4"
10.2 cm
Aisle space (minimum)
21"
53.3 cm
Oil Capacity/Tank
40 - 42 Lbs
18.1 -19.1 Kg
Input/Tank (BTU/Hr)
122,000 (per tank)
30,744KCal
Gas Type
LP or Natural
LP or Natural
Input Voltage
120 VAC Single Phase
120 VAC Single Phase
Current Requirements/Unit
9 Amps
6 Amps
Filter Media
Filter Paper
Filter Paper
Pump Rate
5.0 GPM
18.9LPM
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