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Congratulations! You have purchased one of the finest pieces of heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment
on the market.

You will find that your new equipment, like all Southbend equipment, has been designed and manufactured
to meet the toughest standards in the industry. Each piece of Southbend equipment is carefully engineered
and designs are verified through laboratory tests and field installations. With proper care and field
maintenance, you will experience years of reliable, trouble-free operation

. For best results, read this

manual carefully.

RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Model Number

This manual is for the Southbend Free-Standing, Floor Model, 4FR-45 Restaurant Range Fryer.  The serial
plate is located inside the front door on the left side.

Table of Contents

Specifications..........................................................................................................................4

Installation ...............................................................................................................................6

Operation ..............................................................................................................................12

Cooking Hints........................................................................................................................15

Cleaning ................................................................................................................................17

Service ..................................................................................................................................20

Parts......................................................................................................................................25

Read these instructions carefully before attempting installation. Installation and initial startup should be
performed by a qualified installer. Unless the installation instructions for this product are followed by a
qualified service technician (a person experienced in and knowledgeable with the installation of commercial
gas an/or electric cooking equipment) then the terms and conditions on the Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
will be rendered void and no warranty of any kind shall apply.

In the event you have questions concerning the installation, use, care, or service of the product, write to:

Technical Service Department

Southbend

1100 Old Honeycutt Road

Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526 USA

Summary of Contents for 4FR-45

Page 1: ...death Read the installation operating and maintenance instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment 1100 Old Honeycutt Road Fuquay Varina NC 27526 800 348 2558 or 919 552 9161...

Page 2: ...though not dangerous WARNING FIRE HAZARD FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep area around appliances...

Page 3: ...ng Floor Model 4FR 45 Restaurant Range Fryer The serial plate is located inside the front door on the left side Table of Contents Specifications 4 Installation 6 Operation 12 Cooking Hints 15 Cleaning...

Page 4: ...CIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions A E F I G Front View Side View B C D H Top View Width Depth Height Gas Connection Model A B C D E F G H I Total BTU hr Crated Weight 4FR 45 15 7 399 14 2 361 31 0...

Page 5: ...nector is located on the back of the fryer see illustrations on pages 4 and 7 Model Burners Gas Type Manifold Pressure Number per Unit Rate Each BTUs Hour Total Rate BTUs Hour Orifice Size Natural 4 W...

Page 6: ...ight carrier has assumed responsibility for safe transit and delivery If damaged equipment is received either apparent or concealed a claim must be made with the delivering carrier Apparent damage or...

Page 7: ...4FR 45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER INSTALLATION OPERATOR S MANUAL 1182128 PAGE 7 INSTALLATION Installation Flue Riser Gas Connection Leg Attachment Pad...

Page 8: ...ired by local codes NOTICE Unit must be level to assure maximum performance Improper leveling may void warranty NOTICE Adequate restraining means must be attached to rear of appliance when installed I...

Page 9: ...y must also be provided Do NOT obstruct the bottom front of the unit as combustion air enters through this area Be sure to inspect and clean the ventilation system according to the ventilation equipme...

Page 10: ...pressure on the supply line when all units are operating simultaneously should not drop below 7 W C for natural gas or 11 W C for propane gas Fluctuations of more than 25 on natural gas or 10 on prop...

Page 11: ...RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER INSTALLATION OPERATOR S MANUAL 1182128 PAGE 11 INSTALLATION CAUTION IF YOU SMELL GAS DURING THE LIGHTING PROCEDURE IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL THE LEAK HAS BEEN CO...

Page 12: ...ation of the oil Higher heat transfer rate gives faster recovery between loads Another advantage of immersion tube fryers is the cold zone As oil is heated it passes between and over the tubes and ris...

Page 13: ...pletely before filling the frypot 2 When the fryer is new fill the frypot with water and clean thoroughly see Weekly Cleaning on page 18 in order to remove protective coatings and any foreign matter 3...

Page 14: ...Fryer is equipped with a secondary heat control that prevents the oil temperature from rising above 450 F Because of the accuracy tolerance of the sensor the oil temperature may reach as high as 475...

Page 15: ...e is stamped on the frypot Maintain proper level of oil in the frypot by occasionally adding fresh solid shortening as the frypot fries down Keep heating tubes covered at all times when heat is on Fry...

Page 16: ...ecessary moisture or breading materials to get into frypot Don t allow oil in frypot to remain at frying temperature for long periods of time without frying taking place Don t overload frypot with foo...

Page 17: ...disconnection of the restraint is necessary to move the appliance for cleaning etc reconnect it when the appliance is moved to it originally installed position WARNING For an appliance equipped with c...

Page 18: ...nual Cleaning 1 Examine and clean the venting system 2 Have your Southbend Authorized Service Agency or another qualified service technician clean and adjust the unit for maximum performance Consult t...

Page 19: ...of the protective surface of the stainless steel and are not harmful Heat tint can normally be removed by the above cleaning techniques but tint which does not respond to that procedure calls for a v...

Page 20: ...equipped with casters have been installed with a restraint to limit their movement to prevent damage to the gas supply connecting system If disconnection of this restraint is necessary to move the app...

Page 21: ...r and replace pressure tap plug 11 Replace pressure adjustment cap screw Checking and Adjusting Calibration of Thermostat All thermostat controls are carefully calibrated at the factory i e the dial i...

Page 22: ...he pilot and replace it with the LP gas pilot orifice from the conversion kit 6 Remount the pilot assembly reposition the pilot tubing and tighten the compression fitting 7 Partially depress and turn...

Page 23: ...t assembly in combination gas valve Clogged orifice Draft condition Air in gas line Improper ventilation system Oil excessively hot Pilot produces carbon deposits Unit connected to wrong gas supply Pr...

Page 24: ...Notes 1 High limit switch is set to 450 F 2 Voltage measured across TH PP and TP with main burner on should be greater than 100 mV REGULATOR ADJUSTMENT MAIN GAS THERMOPILE COMPONENT LEADS PILOT GAS PI...

Page 25: ...or a Southbend Authorized Service Agency When ordering parts please supply the Model Number Serial Number Part Number and Description For parts not listed consult a Southbend Authorized Parts Distribu...

Page 26: ...plate large 4 1182122 1 Front Rail 4FR 45 5 1182024 1 Bracket Top Door Weld Assembly 6 1182125 1 Splasher Spot Weld 7 1182124 1 Cover Rear Splasher 8 1178205 1 Leg Black set of four 1172650 4 Leg Pad...

Page 27: ...y Part Number Qty Description 1 1182262 4 Baffle Weld Assembly 2 1182238 1 Valve Ball 1 1 4 in 3 1182221 1 Frypot Weld Assembly 1036618 1 Thermostat Bulb Clamp 1140700 1 Screen Tube Covering P9181 2 B...

Page 28: ...8 1146909 1 Elbow St Black 1 2 90 Deg 9 1054197 1 Pilot Assembly 0 018 Natural Gas 1054111 1 Pilot Orifice Propane 0 011 orifice only 10 1182154 1 Thermopile 11 P5239 4 1 Union Black 1 2 12 1182077 1...

Page 29: ...4FR 45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER PARTS OPERATOR S MANUAL 1182128 PAGE 29 PARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 Gas Train Parts See parts list on previous page...

Page 30: ...4FR 45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER PAGE 30 OPERATOR S MANUAL 1182128...

Page 31: ...4FR 45 RESTAURANT RANGE FRYER OPERATOR S MANUAL 1182128 PAGE 31...

Page 32: ...ognize however that replacement parts and occasional professional service may be necessary to extend the useful life of this unit When service is needed contact a Southbend Authorized Service Agency o...

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