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VK SERIES GAS FRYERS 

VULCAN-HART                                                                                                               F-32971 Rev. K (December 2012) 

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INTRODUCTION 

 

GENERAL 

 

Vulcan Fryers are produced with quality workmanship and material.  Proper installation, 
usage and maintenance will result in years of satisfactory performance.   
 
Before installing the fryer, thoroughly read this manual and carefully follow all instruction. 
 
This manual is applicable to model listed on the cover page.  Procedures in this manual 
will apply to all models unless specified.  Pictures and illustrations can be of any model 
unless the picture or illustration needs to be model specific.   
 

ORDERING PARTS 

 
Customers may order parts directly from their local authorized service center.  If not 
known, call Vulcan Customer Service at 800-814-2028. 
 
To speed up your order, provide the model number, serial number, gas type, part needed, 
item part number (if known) and quantity needed. 
 

UNPACKING 

 

This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory.  Upon acceptance of the 
shipment, the transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery. 
 
Immediately after unpacking the fryer, check for possible shipping damage.  If the fryer is 
damaged, save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery.   
 
Check that the following have been included: 
 

 Crumb 

Rack(s) 

 Basket 

Hanger(s) 

 Tank 

Brush 

 

Adjustable Casters (4) two locking, two non-locking for freestanding fryers.  Fryer  

Batteries with the KleenScreen 

PLUS

®

 

Filtration System have casters installed 

from the factory. 

 

Drain Pipe Extension for freestanding fryers only. 

 

Twin Fry Baskets (2) per fry tank 

 Cleanout 

Rod 

 

Fryer Batteries with the KleenScreen 

PLUS® 

Filtration System 

 Filter 

Pan 

 Suction 

Tube 

 Screen 

Assembly 

  Complimentary Pack of Micro-Filtration Envelopes 

  High temperature discard hose 

 

Manual, Quick Start Guide(s), and Warranty – Keep in safe place for future  

  reference. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 1VK45A

Page 1: ...2VK45CF ML 136905 2VK65AF ML 136906 2VK65DF ML 136907 2VK65CF ML 136908 2VK85AF ML 136909 2VK85DF ML 136910 2VK85CF ML 136911 3VK45AF ML 136912 3VK45DF ML 136913 3VK45CF ML 136914 3VK65AF ML 136915 3VK65DF ML 136916 3VK65CF ML 136917 3VK85AF ML 136918 3VK85DF ML 136919 3VK85CF ML 136920 4VK45AF ML 136921 4VK45DF ML 136922 4VK45CF ML 136923 1VK45C Shown For additional information on Vulcan Hart or ...

Page 2: ...TED THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER IMPORTANT IN THE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED SHUT DOWN UNITS AT THE MAIN SHUTOFF VALVE AND CONTACT THE LOCAL GAS COMPANY OR GAS SUPPLIER FOR SERVICE FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE Improper installation adjustment alteration service or m...

Page 3: ...N THE FRYER 12 PROGRAMMING THE SOLID STATE KNOB A CONTROL 13 PROGRAMMING THE SOLID STATE D CONTROL 14 PROGRAMMING THE COMPUTER C CONTROL 15 TURNING OFF THE FRYER 16 EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 16 FILTERING THE OIL 16 DRAINING THE TANK 17 BOIL OUT PROCEDURE 17 CLEANING 18 Daily 18 KLEENSCREEN PLUS INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL 19 GENERAL 19 ASSEMBLY 19 REMOVE REPLACE KLEENSCREEN PLUS FILTER ENVELOPE 21 OPERA...

Page 4: ...em part number if known and quantity needed UNPACKING This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory Upon acceptance of the shipment the transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery Immediately after unpacking the fryer check for possible shipping damage If the fryer is damaged save the packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery Che...

Page 5: ...________________________ Clearances Minimum clearance from combustible construction 6 15 cm from the sides of the fryer 6 15 cm from the back of the fryer The fryer may be installed on combustible floors Minimum clearance from noncombustible construction 0 from the sides of the fryer 0 from the back of the fryer Between the fryer and any open top flame units 16 41 cm Allow space for servicing and ...

Page 6: ...may be obtained from The National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02169 7471 In the commonwealth of Massachusetts all gas appliances vented through a ventilation hood or exhaust system with a damper or with a power means of exhaust shall comply with 248 CMR In Canada Local codes CAN CSA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code latest edition available from the Canad...

Page 7: ...ed in the room Ensure that your ventilation system does not cause a down draft at the fryer s flue opening Down drafts will not allow the fryer to exhaust properly and will cause overheating which may cause permanent damage Damage caused by down drafts will not be covered under equipment warranty NEVER allow anything to obstruct the flue of combustibles or ventilation exiting from the fryer flue D...

Page 8: ...has been checked for leaks fully purge gas pipes to remove air GAS PRESSURES ALL MODELS The gas measured exiting the gas valve should be set at 08 W C Water Column 0 02 kPa for natural gas and 08 W C 02 kPa for propane gas If incoming gas to the fryer exceeds PSI 1 73 kPa 7 W C an additional pressure regulator must be installed TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM When test pressures exceed PSI 1 ...

Page 9: ...must be installed with restraining means to guard against transmission of strain to the connector See illustration The fryer must be installed with the casters provided If the restraint is ever to be disconnected first turn the gas supply off If disconnection of the restraint is necessary to reconnect this restraint after the fryer has been returned to its originally installed position LEVELING TH...

Page 10: ...Vulcan Hart authorized service office BEFORE FIRST USE Cleaning New units are wiped down at the factory to remove any visible signs of dirt oil grease etc remaining from the manufacturing process Before any food preparation thoroughly wash the protective oil from all surface parts and the tank interior with hot soapy water to remove any film residue and dust or debris Do not use chlorine or sulfat...

Page 11: ...ld be dropped carefully one by one into shortening or basket If you use the basket first dip the basket into the shortening to reduce batter build up on basket surfaces When frying is completed remove basket or product Hang basket on rear hanger Fry Basket Capacity 1VK45 Recommended pounds per basket are 2 5 lbs 1 1 kg 1VK65 Recommended pounds per basket are 3 0 lbs 1 4 kg 1VK85 Recommended pounds...

Page 12: ...the next step is completed Press the START switch once for the burners to light The START switch is a momentary switch and will reset after being pressed The indicator light will change from Red to Green Heating light will glow Yellow The power burner will cycle on and off throughout the melt cycle When the fry tank oil reaches 135 F the burners will stop cycling and remain on until the set temper...

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Page 14: ...VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN HART F 32971 Rev K December 2012 14 Programming the Solid State Control Programming the Computer Control ...

Page 15: ...er 2012 15 TURNING OFF THE FRYER Open the door to the fryer Press the power switch to the OFF position EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 1 Thoroughly drain the fryer Refer to DRAINING THE FRYER 2 Clean the fryer according to CLEANING 3 Turn off the main gas shutoff valve ...

Page 16: ...o allow oil to flow from the fry tank to the filter pan Then open the drain valve all the way Please note the gas power burner will automatically turn off at this point DRAINING will appear on the digital display for solid state digital D and DRAINING OIL will display on computer models C 6 When fry tank is empty use the tank brush to remove any additional debris 7 Close the drain valve The displa...

Page 17: ...ed Free Standing Models 1 Drain the tank as described under FILTERING THE OIL 2 Close the drain valve and fill tank with water Use a boil out solid degreaser low which can be ordered from your local dealer Follow the instructions on the side of the package Do not use chlorine or sulfate sulfide cleaners 3 Solution level must be between the MIN and MAX levels on the fryer tank 4 Turn the power swit...

Page 18: ...ng with a damp cloth and polish with a soft dry cloth If regular cleaning is neglected grease will be burned on and discolorations may form Fingerprints are sometimes a problem on highly polished surfaces of stainless steel They can be minimized by applying a cleaner that will leave a thin oily or waxy film Clean all exterior surfaces of your fryer at least once daily Use a damp cloth with warm wa...

Page 19: ... Rinse the filter pan crumb basket and filter screen components completely and wipe all parts dry with a clean cloth Pull out the filter drawer all the way leaving the filter pan opening exposed Place the filter tank into the filter drawer making sure that the pins on the bottom of the filter pan line up with the holes in the filter drawer Position the filter screen assembly into the suction tube ...

Page 20: ...ilter screen assembly Fig 2 Secure Tube with Suction Tube Clip Filter Screen Lays Flat On Bottom of Filter Pan Fig 3 Micro Filtration Fabric Envelope Assembly Same Suction Tube Fabric Envelope Insert Different from Screen Assembly Fabric Envelope Closing Clip Same Knurled Knob Fig 4 ...

Page 21: ...and wash insert with hot water and dry thoroughly The Filter Screen Insert is dishwasher safe Place the insert into a new KleenScreen PLUS Filter envelope DO NOT WASH FABRIC ENVELOPE Step 5 Place Filter Screen Insert into the fabric envelope making sure that the holes line up Fold over the other end of the envelope and place SST Closure Clip on hinge over and firmly press clip all the way down to ...

Page 22: ...RING PROCEDURE Oil Temperature should be 300 350 F Use the provided crumb scoop to remove and suspend crumbs on the bottom of the tank before proceeding to Step 1 1 Do not turn off the Fryer The power must be on throughout the entire filtering process Do NOT heat the fryer during the filtering procedure Permanent damage to your fry tank may occur and warranty may be voided 2 Vulcan recommends addi...

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Page 24: ...VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN HART F 32971 Rev K December 2012 24 Filtering Instructions for Solid State Controls ...

Page 25: ...VK SERIES GAS FRYERS VULCAN HART F 32971 Rev K December 2012 25 Filtering Instructions for KleenScreen PLUS Fryers with Computer Controls ...

Page 26: ...nents after being dried thoroughly as in the Assembly section on page 19 FLUSH AND DISCARD 1 Follow filtering instructions 1 3 however do not put oil treatment media into the fryer Drain the fryer oil into the filter pan 2 Attach the quick disconnect hose to the discard male quick disconnect fitting hose not supplied with fryer Accessory Option 3 Place other end of the discard hose into a containe...

Page 27: ...threaded into the top coupling of the oil drain tube Drain extension needs to be only hand tightened Fig 6 Standard Hose End Drain Tube End THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION BUTTON The motor pump supplied with the filtering system has a thermal overload protection circuit that senses when excess heat occurs This can occur due to filtering for long periods of time or under heavy load prior to discarding ...

Page 28: ...the front of this manual ALARMS AND ERROR MESSAGES NO OR LOW GAS SUPPLY If no action is taken after 90 seconds an alarm sounds continuously the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled The digital display the following message D Solid State IGNITION LOCKOUT C Computer IGNITION LOCKOUT CHECK GAS SUPPLY The fryer must be turned off then back on to re initialize the contro...

Page 29: ...llowing message D Solid State HIGH TEMP C Computer HIGH TMP HIGH TMP Troubleshooting Chart Problem Probable Cause No Heat Power switch not turned on Gas supply not turned on Wire connections loose call service Wires connections need cleaning High Limit call service Insufficient or too much heat Temperature not set to desired temperature High limit tripped call service Temperature probe call servic...

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