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Clearances
NOTE: Only non-combustible materials can be used in close proximity to this appliance.
Assembly
NOTE:
• This appliance is assembled before delivery except castors.
• This appliance is fitted with adjustable castors to enable the appliance to be positioned securely
and level. This should be carried out on completion of the gas connection. Refer to the ‘Gas
Connection’ section.
• IM will be stated that the appliance shall be installed in such a way that side body surfaces are
not accessible in the installed position.
Gas Connection
NOTE: ALL GAS FITTING MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON.
A 3/4" male BSP line for the gas connection is located near the lower right rear corner of the fryer. The
serial plate (located inside the front door of the fryer) indicates the type of gas the unit is equipped to
burn (natural gas or propane). The fryer should be connected ONLY to the type of gas for which it is
equipped.
For orifice sizes and pressure regulator settings, see the chart on page 4. If the fryer is being installed at
over 2,000 feet altitude and that information was not specified when ordered, contact the appropriate
authorized Thor Service Representative or the Thor Service Department. Failure to install with proper
orifice sizing will result in poor performance and may void the warranty.
If applicable, the vent line from the gas appliance pressure regulator shall be installed to the outdoors in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
Australia: AS 5601/AG 601 (to be
AS 5601) - Gas Installations or New Zealand: NZS 5261 - Gas Installation.
An adequate gas supply is imperative. Undersized or low pressure lines will restrict the volume of gas
necessary for satisfactory performance. A combination gas valve and pressure regulator, which is provided
with each unit, is set to maintain a 1.0kPa manifold pressure for natural gas or 2.75kPa manifold pressure
for propane gas. Fluctuations of more than 25% on natural gas or 10% on propane gas will create
problems and affect burner operating characteristics.
Purge the supply line to clean out dust, dirt, or other foreign matter before connecting the line to the unit.
It is recommended that an individual manual shutoff valve be installed in the gas supply line to the unit.
Use pipe joint compound that is suitable for use with both natural and LP gas on all threaded connections.
ALL PIPE JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS MUST BE TESTED THOROUGHLY FOR GAS LEAKS. USE ONLY SOAPY
WATER FOR TESTING ON ALL GASES. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. ALL
CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED FOR LEAKS AFTER THE UNIT HAS BEEN PUT INTO OPERATION.
TEST
PRESSURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 3.45kPa
Installation
Combustible Surface
Non Combustible Surface
Left / Right Hand Side
Rear
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