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2. Tank Parts (5 tube shown) 

 

Key 

Part Number 

Qty 

Description 

1 

36031A 

1 

Screen, crumb, 3 and 4 tube fryer 

36033A 

1 

Screen, crumb, 5 tube fryer 

2 

30031A 

1 

Tank, 3 tube fryer (excluding flue) 

30032A 

1 

Tank, 4 tube fryer (excluding flue)  

30033A 

1 

Tank, 5 tube fryer (excluding flue) 

3 

35031A 

1 

Valve, Ball 

4 

35032A 

1 

Drain pipe, extension 

5 

31031A 

1 

Flue, top, removable, 3 tube fryer 

31032A 

1 

Flue, top, removable, 4 tube fryer 

31033A 

1 

Flue, top, removable, 5 tube fryer 

6 

32031A 

1 

Flue, wrap, top, removable, 3 and 4 tube fryer 

32033A 

1 

Flue, wrap, top, removable, 5 tube fryer 

7. 

33031A 

1 

Basket Hanger, 3 and 4 Tube fryer 

33033A 

1 

Basket Hanger, 5 Tube fryer 

 

Summary of Contents for TEK40

Page 1: ... off valve and contact the local gas company or your gas provider supplier for service Thank you for choosing our fryers for your operational requirements Follow these instructions carefully If properly used and maintained you can expect to enjoy years of reliable efficient and top quality use Note Product line is subject to ongoing continuous upgrades and improvements The specifications defining ...

Page 2: ... Fryer Turning Off the Fryer Extended Shutdown BASIC FRYING INSTRUCTIONS 12 Fry Basket Guidelines Fry Basket Capacity Extended Shortening Life Draining the Tank Daily Filtering CLEANING 14 Maintenance Sanitation Calendar Daily Monthly Semi Annually BOIL OUT PROCEDURE 15 FLUE VENT INSPECTION MAINTENANCE 16 Service in the US and Canada TROUBLESHOOTING CHART GUIDE 16 WARRANTY 17 SPECIFICATION and COM...

Page 3: ... the equipment warranty the installation and service work must be performed by qualified technicians and factory supplied replacement parts or equipment mounted accessories must be used Only use factory or distributor authorized and approved casters or leveling legs to support this fryer It should stand upright and level in its desired location before it is turned on with a gas supply line connect...

Page 4: ...the transportation company assumes full responsibility for its safe delivery Immediately after unpacking the fryer check for possible shipping or concealed damage If it is damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 2 days of delivery Check that the following have been included w Wire Basket Support Rack in position this rack rests on top of the tube burners w Basket Hanger ...

Page 5: ...lete tube burner gas combustion Do not obstruct the flow of the appliance s combustion and ventilation air Provide adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber Do not permit fans to blow directly onto fryer as they can negatively impact the burner or pilot valve performance possibly even extinguishing the pilot flame Avoid wall type fans which create cross currents within a room...

Page 6: ...ox over the flue and secure it with the two self tapping screws using a 5 16 socket 3 Slide the flue wrap over the flue Ensure the fryer is properly positioned under the hood with proper overhang on all sides of the appliance code requires a 6 hood overhang distance 4 Secure it with four self tapping screws two on the back and one on each side using a 5 16 socket ...

Page 7: ... means of exhaust shall comply with the commonwealth s regulation standard or number 248 CMR In Canada Comply with all prevailing Local codes CAN CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Code Installation latest edition available from the Canadian Gas Association 350 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario Canada K1R 7S8 CSA C22 1 Canadian Electric Code L4W 5N6 CSA Standards 6 16 and 6 9 if mounted on a manufactur...

Page 8: ...tion of propane gases or any other reasonable corrosion causes or catalysts The gas inlet is located on the lower rear of the fryer Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the fryer Installing the fryer and gas plumbing safely in accordance with the local codes and manufacturer directives including an approved pressure regulator is the purchaser s end user s re...

Page 9: ...nect supply hose and a secure restraining device aren t may not be supplied with these fryers A provided set of leveling legs is typical which allows a stationery safe hook up with the connection of proper gas piping Separate instructions for installing casters are included with each purchased caster kit set The installation must be made with a connector that complies with the current Standard for...

Page 10: ...nstalled with the casters provided or approved by its manufacturer If the restraint cable is ever to be disconnected first turn the gas supply off reconnect the restraint cable before returning the appliance into normal operation LEVELING THE FRYER Check if the fryer is level by placing a level on top of the fryer after all the gas connections have been made Ensure that the fryer is level front to...

Page 11: ...ater to remove any film residue and dust or debris A fryer boil out with cleaning compound is suggested this occurs at the factory prior to crating and shipping through the normal distribution channels Do not use chlorine or sulfate sulfide cleaners Wash any accessories shipped with unit Rinse fryer and accessories thoroughly and drain the fryer Wipe tank completely dry with a soft clean cloth FIL...

Page 12: ...he oil life LIGHTING THE PILOT 1 Open the door 2 Turn the thermostat OFF see figure view A The thermostat is located behind the door 3 Push the gas control valve knob and turn to OFF Wait 5 minutes to vent unburned gas 4 Push and turn gas control valve knob to the L in PILOT see figure below view B 5 While still holding the knob in light the pilot with a suitable flame Continue to depress the knob...

Page 13: ...be of similar size to ensure equal doneness Drain or wipe dry raw or wet foods to minimize splatter when lowering into hot oil Add fresh shortening as needed top maintain the shortening level between the recommended embossed minimum and maximum fill level volume lines FRY BASKET GUIDELINES Don t overfill baskets See table for recommended basket capacities below Carefully lower each basket into the...

Page 14: ...ainer When the container is full or the fryer tank is empty close the drain valve Repeat this step until the vat is empty 6 If desired perform the weekly clean out as described under CLEANING 7 Once tank is completely empty add new oil and set thermostat to desired temperature Note It is recommended to conduct a fryer boil out with cleaning compound at least monthly Do not leave the fryer unattend...

Page 15: ...testing it using a color tube or strip use fresh oil when the testing indicates that it is time to discard the old oil otherwise the same oil refills the fry vat top off with fresh oil as needed 5 Clean and sanitize the area around the fryer 6 Wash the basket hanger if it s removable or wipe the basket hanger rods with a cloth if permanent 7 Clean the fry baskets fryer rack that rests on the tube ...

Page 16: ...nce the shortening has been drained flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening using tank brush Allow the tank to drain thoroughly 3 Close the drain valve and fill tank water Use a low foaming cleaner degreaser to clean the fry tank Follow the instructions on the side of the package Do not use chlorine or sulfate sulfide cleaners Commercial Fryer Boil Out powder is sugges...

Page 17: ...r When the fryer is cool inspect the flue and its connection semi annually Check the flue and clear any obstructions If anything is loose or worn tighten the connection and replace the parts as needed SERVICE IN THE USA CANADA Contact the Authorized Service Office Information is on the Cover Page TROUBLESHOOTING CHART GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLY CAUSE NO HEAT Thermostat dial is not turned on Pilot not ...

Page 18: ...cal codes and in accordance with the Therma Tek installation manuals Therma Tek products are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 2 two years from the date of original installation Equipment must be no older than two 2 years from date of manufacture to carry the one 2 year parts and labor warranty Equip...

Page 19: ... connector Model Burners Gas Type Manifold Pressure Number of heat tube Rate Each BTUs Hour Total Rate BTUs Hour Orifice Size 3 Tube Burner Main Natural 4 W C 3 30 000 90 000 40 Propane 10 W C 3 30 000 90 000 52 4 Tube Burner Main Natural 4 W C 4 30 000 120 000 40 Propane 10 W C 4 30 000 120 000 52 5 Tube Burner Main Natural 4 W C 5 30 000 150 000 40 Propane 10 W C 5 30 000 150 000 52 Minimum supp...

Page 20: ...tor 1 2 to 3 4 5 13031A 1 Safety thermopile 18 for Polit 6 12011A 1 Pilot for Natural Gas 12021A 1 Pilot for Liquid Propane 7 12041A 1 Sylphon Tubing for Thermopile 8 11011A 1 Mili volt Combination valve for Natural Gas 11021A 1 Mili volt Combination valve for Liquid Propane 9 20031A ea Burner Fryer 10 21011A ea Orifice 40 for Natural Gas 21021A ea Orifice 52 for liquid Propane 11 10061A 1 Gas Sup...

Page 21: ...cluding flue 30033A 1 Tank 5 tube fryer excluding flue 3 35031A 1 Valve Ball 4 35032A 1 Drain pipe extension 5 31031A 1 Flue top removable 3 tube fryer 31032A 1 Flue top removable 4 tube fryer 31033A 1 Flue top removable 5 tube fryer 6 32031A 1 Flue wrap top removable 3 and 4 tube fryer 32033A 1 Flue wrap top removable 5 tube fryer 7 33031A 1 Basket Hanger 3 and 4 Tube fryer 33033A 1 Basket Hanger...

Page 22: ...yer 4 52031A 4 Leg 6 adjustable 1 set Leg Kit 6 adjustable Set of 4 with mounting hardware 5 53031A 2 Optional Caster 4 with brake 53031B 2 Optional Caster 4 without brake 53051A 1 set Optional Caster Kit 4 set of 4 two w brake and two w o brake with mounting hardware 6 10031A 1 4 Long Quick Connect Hose Optional required by customer 7 10041A 1 3 Restraint Cable 8 10051A 1 set Gas connection syste...

Page 23: ...ening Gas Fryers come on 6 leveling legs with 2 fry baskets The tube burner must be submerged in frying oil before the gas valve pilot or tube burners are turned on Recommended not included accessories Filtering the oil cleaning the tank daily along with skimming the oil to remove crumbs food particles before they can carbonize throughout the day in the oil set to the proper calibrated temperature...

Page 24: ... Limit Sensor Cutaway View of a Fryer Tank showingtheHotOilFryZone TubeBurnerMiddleZone withThermostat High Limit Safety and Bottom Drain Crumb or Burned Breading Accumulation Area also known as a Cold Zone Three Tube Burner Tank shown in this Illustration It is recommended to Drain the Oil nightly remove all crumbs from the cold zone and clean the tank sides between the tube burners using a stiff...

Page 25: ...ance of the appliance the tube burners thermostat gas valve and standing pilot b All fry vats are continuously seam metal inert gas arc welded hydrostatically pressure tested to ensure years of reliable leak free operation Our 100 inspected and tested fryer vats come with an extended 2 year warranty c Our fryers are 100 QA tested for proper burner performance complete vat drainage temperature cali...

Page 26: ...ntegral gas valve and standing pilot shuts the gas flow off if the pilot flame is ever extinguished i Comes with high oil temperature limit that completely shuts off the fryer gas flow if the primary thermostat fails j Excellent oil temperature recovery time delivers outstanding fried food capacity for the selected fryer size k Large cold zoneminimizes carbonized debris food particles preserving f...

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Page 28: ...elight restart the system again until the oil temperature is below 350 F 177 C and possibly having the thermostat checked for proper performance Note due to site and hardware variations the oil temperature may reach 475 F 246 C before the gas valve fuel supply is shut off This fryer if properly maintained and operated correctly including the daily cleaning will provide years of reliable dependable...

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