Vulcan-Hart GRC35 Installation And Operation Manual Download

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VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

GRD AND GRC SERIES GAS FRYERS

MODELS

GRD25

ML-052513

GRD35

ML-052080

GRD45

ML-052081

GRD65

ML-052082

GRD85

ML-052306

GRC35

ML-052083

GRC45

ML-052084

GRC65

ML-052085

GRC85

ML-052307

GRD35F

ML-126732

GRD45F

ML-126735

GRD65F

ML-126738

GRD85F

ML-126741

GRC35F

ML-126433

GRC45F

ML-126736

GRC65F

ML-126739

GRC85F

ML-126742

FORM 31214 Rev. B (07-03)

GRD35

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Summary of Contents for GRC35

Page 1: ...2 GRD85 ML 052306 GRC35 ML 052083 GRC45 ML 052084 GRC65 ML 052085 GRC85 ML 052307 GRD35F ML 126732 GRD45F ML 126735 GRD65F ML 126738 GRD85F ML 126741 GRC35F ML 126433 GRC45F ML 126736 GRC65F ML 126739 GRC85F ML 126742 FORM 31214 Rev B 07 03 GRD35 For additional information on Vulcan Hart Company or to locate an authorized parts and service provider in your area visit our Web site at www vulcanhart...

Page 2: ...HE EVENT A GAS ODOR IS DETECTED SHUT DOWN UNITS AT 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 WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE INJURY OR DEATH READ THE INSTALLATION ...

Page 3: ...DES AND STANDARDS 10 ASSEMBLY 11 GAS CONNECTIONS 12 GAS PRESSURES AND ORIFICES 12 TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM 12 LEVELING FRYER 13 FLUE CONNECTIONS 13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 13 OPERATION 14 BEFORE FIRST USE 14 FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING 14 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL PILOT IGNITION 15 STARTUP WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITER 16 GRD SERIES 17 CONTROLS 17 PROGRAMMING 18 USING THE FRYER AF...

Page 4: ...N 29 EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 29 FRYING GUIDELINES All Models 30 DAILY FILTERING 31 HIGH LIMIT DEVICE All Models 32 DRAIN INTERLOCK GRD and GRC Series 32 SHORTENING LIFE All Models 32 CLEANING 33 DAILY 33 WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED 33 MAINTENANCE 34 LUBRICATION 34 VENT 34 SERVICE 34 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 35 ALARMS AND ERROR MESSAGES GRD and GRC Series 36 ...

Page 5: ...ning and dumping shortening Vulcan GRD and GRC Series Gas Fryers are available in various sizes with an array of features and options for a range of commercial fryer applications The overall tank widths on the 35 and 45 models are the same The 45 models have a larger tank capacity than the 35 models The 65 models have a larger tank capacity than the 45 models The 65 and 85 models are the same widt...

Page 6: ...on per battery Fig 1 With the exception of model GRD25 all GRD and GRC Series Fryers can be free standing or arranged in batteries of 2 to 4 units The number preceding the model number of your GRD or GRC Series Fryer refers to the number of units in a battery All options and accessories can be used in any battery configuration All F suffix filter models maybe in batteries of 2 to 4 Non Filter Mode...

Page 7: ... D Filter Fryer Fryer Fryer Dump A B C D Filter Fryer Dump Fryer Fryer A B C D Filter Fryer Fryer Dump Fryer A B C D Filter Dump Fryer Fryer Fryer A B C D Filter Fryer Fryer Fryer Fryer The configurations shown are standard default locations Any deviation will result in substantially increased lead times Check with your sales manager or Vulcan customer service for acceptance of different configura...

Page 8: ...Scoop GR SERIES FRYMATE Dump Station Model RO Frymate Dump Station can be configured in a battery with fryers 15 1 2 39 cm or 21 53 cm in width Frymate provides a final prep area where excess oil drains away and product is seasoned packaged and kept ready for sale RO Series Frymate Finish Options RO Series Frymate Features RO15 RO21 RO21S Front Door Sides Dummy Flue Legs Standard Stainless Steel S...

Page 9: ...NPACKING This fryer was carefully inspected before leaving the factory The transportation company assumes full responsibility for safe delivery upon acceptance of the shipment 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 Do not use the door or its handle to lift the fr...

Page 10: ... chamber Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air Do not permit fans to blow directly on the fryer Avoid wall type fans which create cross currents within a room Avoid open windows next to the sides or back INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS The fryer must be installed in accordance with In the United States of America 1 State and local codes or in the absence of local codes with 2...

Page 11: ... installing casters to the fryer are included with the casters For an appliance equipped with casters instructions that 1 the installation shall be made with a connector that complies with the Standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances ANSI Z21 69 or Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances CAN CGA 6 16 and a quick disconnect device that complies with the Standard for Quick Disconnect Device...

Page 12: ...opriate size and type for the gas requirement WARNING PRIOR TO LIGHTING CHECK ALL JOINTS IN THE GAS SUPPLY LINE FOR LEAKS USE SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME After piping has been checked for leaks fully purge gas pipes to remove air GAS PRESSURES AND ORIFICES The gas pressure should be set at 4 W C Water Column 1 kPa pressure for natural gas and 10 W C 2 46 kPa pressure for propa...

Page 13: ...ed efficiently An 18 46 cm minimum clearance should be maintained between the flue vent and the filters of the hood venting system Never make flue connections directly to the fryer Do not obstruct the flow of the flue gases from the appliance Proper air balance should be maintained in the room ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRI...

Page 14: ...ft clean cloth Clean all fryer accessories Rinse all accessories thoroughly after cleaning and wipe dry Seasoning Light seasoning of the backsplash area is required after every cleaning to avoid possible surface corrosion Apply a thin layer of cooking oil over the entire backsplash area with a soft lint free cloth FILLING FRY TANK WITH SHORTENING Liquid shortening may be used in all GRD and GRC Se...

Page 15: ...to OFF 2 Push gas valve extension arm in and turn arm to OFF Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent 3 Push gas valve extension arm in and turn to PILOT 4 While still depressing the arm light the pilot with a lit taper Continue with steps 2 through 4 until the pilot remains lit when the extension arm is released 5 Push in and turn gas valve extension arm to ON 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 if gas sup...

Page 16: ...OFF Fig 7 Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent Fig 7 4 Turn the gas valve extension arm to ON 5 Press the power switch on 6 If pilot fails to light within 90 seconds press power switch off and repeat steps 3 through 5 until the pilot lights If the pilot fails to light after several repeated attempts contact your local Vulcan Hart Service office 7 Thirty seconds after the pilot ignites the fryer...

Page 17: ...t optional Starts and stops the timer Silences the alarm after the timer times out For entering temperature and time values in the program mode Raises and lowers right fry basket optional Starts and stops the timer Silences the alarm after the timer times out For entering temperature and time values in the program mode For viewing actual shortening temperature and set temperature GRD SERIES CONTRO...

Page 18: ...urce of heat gAS or ELEC Press and scroll to next item Parameter Lock Press or to lock or unlock program entry LoC Unlock Parameter or ULoC Lock Parameter Press and scroll to next item Fahrenheit or Celsius Press or to select Fahrenheit or Celsius F or C Press and scroll to next item PROGRAMMING Temperature time and other parameters must be set before operating Once these parameters are set the fr...

Page 19: ...perature CY S Solid shortening For slowly melting solid shortening CY O No melt For immediately bringing liquid shortening up to fry temperature Upon startup if the CY L or CY S melt option is selected and the shortening temperature is below 135 F 57 C CY is displayed in the window and the fryer cycles to bring the shortening up to temperature If the shortening temperature is over 135 F 57 C HEAT ...

Page 20: ...egin counting down 4 When the timer times out a beeper sounds and the basket s automatically raise Press to silence the left timer beeper Press to silence the right timer beeper SHUTDOWN 1 Press the power switch off 2 For models equipped with a manual pilot turn the gas valve extension arm to PILOT the pilot will continue to burn To shut off all gas to the system including the pilot turn gas valve...

Page 21: ... 21 GRC SERIES CONTROLS GRC Series Fryers have a microprocessor computer thermostat and timer Control Guide ...

Page 22: ... PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS OPTIONS Press VOLUME BEEPER Press to select volume 1 2 or 3 BEEPER Press when complete PROGRAM Fahrenheit or Celsius No Password Required Password Required Beeper Volume PROGRAMMING Temperature time and other parameters must be set before operating Follow the Program Guide to configure the fryer to your particular operation Programming Guide Press to enter into the pr...

Page 23: ...Press to scroll through options FILTER ACT 0000 Press when complete PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press DISPOSE PROG 00 Press to scroll through options DISPOSE ACT00 Press when complete PROGRAM Press SELECT OPTIONS Press Enter 11 99 min of idle time IDLE SET BACK PROG 00 Press when complete PROGRAM PROG 00 Language Melt Options Recovery Time Filter Programming Guide Cont Recovery During a cold star...

Page 24: ...ilter the shortening by counting the number of cook counts When the actual cook count is the same as the programmed cook count FILTER flashes in the window It also can be programmed to time the filtering process PROG 0000 Enter the number of cook counts you want the controller to count before giving a filter alert each time a timer times out is equal to one cook count To disable the filter reminde...

Page 25: ...s on the GRC fryer for setting fry times on multiple products Timers through 1 Press and enter the program mode PROGRAM is displayed in the window 2 Press The LED s on timers through are lit and SELECT PRODUCT is displayed in the window 3 To select a timer press one of the lit timer numbers CK 00 00 and TIME are displayed in the window 4 Enter the desired time using keys through The time is displa...

Page 26: ... additional timing functions that can be programmed to fit your particular operation DUTY TIME Notifies the operator during a fry cycle to perform a particular task shake a basket flip a product etc When the remaining cook time is the same as the Duty time a beeper sounds and DUTY displays in the window Press the flashing timer number to silence the beeper The beeper cancels after 5 seconds if not...

Page 27: ...played in the window 2 Enter the desired time using keys through The time is displayed in the window 3 Continue to the next step or press to choose another timer B Hold Time 1 Press either arrow on HD 00 00 is displayed in the window 2 Enter the desired time using keys through 3 Continue to the next step or press to choose another timer C Compensated or Straight Time 1 Press either arrow on COMP o...

Page 28: ...g Quick Chart Press to enter the program mode Press for timers to Press for timers to Select a Timer Press to continue Set HOLD Time Select COMP or STRAIGHT Press Press Set DUTY Time Press Exit Program Enter Time Using to ...

Page 29: ...ess the desired number to start the timer Timers through are for the left basket and through are for the right basket 4 When the timer s time out a beeper sounds and REMOVE is displayed in the window The timer number flashes and the basket s automatically raise Press the flashing timer number to silence the beeper NOTE To cancel a timer after it has started press and hold the timer number for 5 se...

Page 30: ...s needed Fry Basket Guidelines Shake the basket gently to avoid splattering the shortening Do not overfill baskets see Recommended Basket Capacities below Hang baskets on rear basket hangers when frying is complete To help reduce batter buildup dip the basket into shortening before loading Recommended Basket Capacities Sizes Total Lbs of Product Total Lbs of Product Total Lbs of Product 1 Basket 2...

Page 31: ...d fryer will not drain properly Always filter shortening in a liquid state The shortening under the cold zone area will remain hard even if the heat is on for a few minutes If necessary use the cleanout rod to carefully stir the hard shortening to an area above the cold zone Fig 8 where it will melt Filter shortening at least once a day see Shortening Life on page 33 Fig 8 Filter Ready Fryers For ...

Page 32: ...ll amount of warm shortening 8 Drain the tank thoroughly and wipe clean 9 Should it be necessary to clean the tank more thoroughly see Cleaning on page 33 10 Close the drain valve 11 Pour the filtered shortening back into the fry tank 12 Shortening level should be between the MIN and MAX lines HIGH LIMIT DEVICE All Models If the shortening becomes overheated a high temperature device will close th...

Page 33: ...n filtering system are covered in a separate manual Follow the instructions for draining the tank 2 Flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening 3 Allow the tank to drain thoroughly 4 Close the drain valve and fill the tank with a noncorrosive grease dissolving commercial cleaner Follow the manufacturer s instructions 5 Boil the solution for 15 to 20 minutes If the cleaner ...

Page 34: ... WARNING HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS USE CARE WHEN OPERATING CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER WARNING SPILLING HOT FRYING COMPOUND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL FRYING COMPOUND FROM THE TANK Fryers should be kept on a regulator preventive maintenance schedule Contact your local Vulcan Hart Service office for details LUBRICATION Motors used on basket lifts are ...

Page 35: ...on Gas valve in fryer not on Verify gas valve is on in fryer verify pilot comes on Problem with electrical system turn off gas supply and call service Fryer continues to heat Combination valve is stuck in open position turn off gas supply and call service Problem with electrical system call service Fryer heats but will not reach desired temperature Gas supply pressure inadequate call service Fryer...

Page 36: ...g message GRD Models Prob GRC Models OPEN PROBE The alarm sounds continuously until the fault clears or the fryer is turned off then back on If the problem persists call service Shorted Probe If a shorted probe is detected the heat demand is disabled and any running cooking cycles are cancelled All operator buttons are disabled The control displays the following message GRD Models Hi GRC Models SH...

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