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GRD35

GRS65

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

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FORM 30748, Rev. B (1-98)

GR SERIES GAS FRYERS

MODELS:

GRS25
GRS35
GRS45
GRS65
GRS85
GRD25
GRD35
GRD45
GRD65
GRD85

Summary of Contents for GRD25

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL VULCAN HART COMPANY P O BOX 696 LOUISVILLE KY 40201 0696 TEL 502 778 2791 FORM 30748 Rev B 1 98 GR SERIES GAS FRYERS MODELS GRS25 GRS35 GRS45 GRS65 GRS85 GRD25 GRD35 GRD45 GRD65 GRD85 ...

Page 2: ...FORMATION THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR PERSONNEL QUALIFIED TO INSTALL GAS EQUIPMENT WHO SHOULD PERFORM THE INITIAL FIELD START UP AND ADJUSTMENTS OF THE EQUIPMENT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL POSTINAPROMINENTLOCATIONTHEINSTRUCTIONSTOBEFOLLOWEDINTHEEVENTTHESMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LOCAL GAS SUPPLIER WARNING IMPROPER INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT ALTERATION SERVICE...

Page 3: ...eling the Fryer 8 Flue Connections 8 Electrical Connections 8 OPERATION 9 Before First Use 9 Lighting the Manual Gas Pilot 9 Filling the Fry Tank with Shortening 9 Controls 10 Melting Solid Shortening 11 Turning the Fryer On 11 Turning the Fryer Off 11 Electronic Igniter Optional 11 Frying All Models 12 Daily All Models 12 Daily Filtering 12 Fryers Without Filter Ready Options 12 Filtering Procedu...

Page 4: ...ed in batteries of 2 to 5 units The number preceding the model number of your GRS or GRD Series Fryer refers to the number of units in a battery One unit in a battery can be a Frymate Dump Station only one per battery GRS Fryers have a mechanical thermostat and GRD Fryers have a solid state thermostat GRC Fryers while part of the GR Series are covered in a separate manual Feature options include F...

Page 5: ...ies Fryer or Frymate Dump Station either 151 2 or 21 wide Possible configurations showing positions A through E are depicted below NOTES Dump Station Fryer Indicates filter interplumbing not available A filter dump station can be located under any position in a battery if it has been built without an RO Frymate A filter dump station can be located under any position in a battery if the line up has...

Page 6: ... a final prep area where excess oil drains away and product is seasoned packaged and kept ready for sale RO Series Frymate Finish Options Model RO15 RO21 RO21S Front Door Sides Dummy Flue Legs Standard Stainless Steel Painted Steel Stainless Steel Legs Optional Not Applicable Stainless Steel Casters Model RO15 is for use with all GR25 GR35 and GR45 Series Fryers Model RO21 is for use with all GR65...

Page 7: ...Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 latest edition available from American Gas Association Inc 1515 Wilson Boulevard Arlington VA 22209 and with ANSI NFPA Standard 96 Vapor Removal from Cooking Equipment latest edition available from the National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 ASSEMBLY The fryer must be restrained to prevent tipping when installed in order to avoid the splashi...

Page 8: ... top of the fryer Adjust the legs to ensure that the fryer is level front to back and side to side in the final installed position FLUE CONNECTIONS The fryer must be located under a hood which has an adequate connection to an exhaust duct The hood must extend 6 beyond fryer sides Adequate ventilation must be provided and must comply with NFPA Standard 96 latest edition and with local codes Clearan...

Page 9: ...IGHTING THE MANUAL GAS PILOT 1 Turn thermostat OFF 2 Push gas valve extension arm in and turn arm to the OFF position Fig 2 Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent 3 Push gas valve extension arm in and turn to the PILOT position 4 While still depressing arm light the pilot with a lit taper Fig 3 Continue with Steps 2 3 and 4 until pilot remains lit when extension arm is released PILOT OFF ON PL 50...

Page 10: ... TO TIME BASKET LIFT CONTROL 15 MIN TIMER 0 1 2 3 4 6 7 10 11 15 9 8 12 13 5 14 HEATING HEATING HIGH LIMIT MELT FRY HIGH LIMIT PL 51432 Fig 5 THERMOSTAT Controls temperature of oil in tank POWER ON OFF SWITCH Turns electric power to the fryer on or off FRY MELT SWITCH Position on MELT when solid shortening is being melted FRY is used after shortening is liquified to reach frying temperatures INDIC...

Page 11: ...all gas to the system including the pilot turn gas valve extension arm OFF Extended Shutdown 1 Turn manual gas valve OFF 2 Turn thermostat knob OFF 3 Turn power switch OFF when equipped 4 Turn gas valve extension arm to OFF 5 After draining and cleaning apply a thin film of cooking oil to tank interior and tank back to avoid possible surface corrosion ELECTRONIC IGNITER Optional CAUTION Before tur...

Page 12: ...ortening life will be extended by filtering at least once a day or more often if conditions warrant A commercial power filter available from other manufacturers may be used Follow the manufacturer s operating instructions for draining straining and replacing shortening in the fry tank Another way to filter is to drain the shortening from the drain pipe through a filter bag or cover the receiving c...

Page 13: ...onal A battery of fryers equipped with optional interplumbing connects the fry tanks to a common drain Each tank has an individual drain valve these should only be opened one at a time Always be sure you have adequate container capacity before opening drain monitor draining process After oil has filtered into the mobile filter it is pumped back to the individual tank by 1 closing the drain valve a...

Page 14: ...ily or waxy film Weekly or as Required 1 Once the shortening has been drained flush out scraps and sediment with a small amount of warm shortening Allow the tank to drain thoroughly 2 Close the drain valve and fill the tank with a non corrosive grease dissolving commercial cleaner following the manufacturer s instructions 3 Set the thermostat at a temperature recommended by the manufacturer of the...

Page 15: ...ANK LUBRICATION Motors used on basketlifts are permanently lubricated VENT Annually when fryer is cool check the flue and clear any obstructions SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION To obtain service and parts information concerning this fryer contact the Vulcan Hart Service Depot in your area refer to listing supplied with the fryer or Vulcan Hart Company Service Department at the address or phone numbe...

Page 16: ...16 NOTES FORM 30748 Rev B 1 98 PRINTED IN U S A ...

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