24G SERIES FLATBOTTOM GAS FRYERS
CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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2.3 Principles of Operation
The frypot is constructed of welded steel with heat transfer ducting on the frypot-bottom for efficient
heating of oil without scorching.
Base units come equipped with painted cabinetry or optional stainless steel. Base units come
equipped with 6-inch (15-cm) adjustable legs or optional 5-inch (13-cm) casters. Multiple units
come equipped with casters.
Dean 24G Series Flatbottom gas fryers come standard with an electronic thermostat for reliable
temperature control. Fryers can be ordered with boil-out feature (optional- available only with
electronic thermostat controller).
A draft inducer draws air over the burners for combustion. Air movement directs the combustion
products back and forth across the frypot bottom by means of a set of baffles, transferring the heat
evenly across the frypot bottom. Cold air is prevented from entering the combustion chamber and
cooling the oil during the coasting cycle.
2.3.1 Automatic Safety Features
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High oil temperature detection to shut off power to the main burners through the solenoid-
actuated gas valve.
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Combination safety gas valve includes built-in pressure regulator and pilot safety.
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Air prover switch built into outlet duct shuts off gas to the burners in the event of blower
failure.
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Optional safety switch built into the drain valve prohibits burner ignition if the valve is not
completely closed.
2.4 Rating Plate
The rating plate can be found on the inside panel of the fryer door. Information on this plate
includes the model and serial numbers, BTU/hr (kW/hr) of the burners, outlet gas pressure in
BTU/hr (kW/hr), and configuration: natural or propane gas. Rating plate data is essential for proper
unit identification, communicating with the factory or requesting special parts and/or information.
The rating plate is located inside the front door panel. Information provided includes the model and
serial number of the fryer, BTU/hr (kW/hr) of the burners, outlet gas pressure in inches W.C.
(mbars) and whether the unit has natural or propane gas orifices.
DANGER
Fryers
MUST
MUST
MUST
MUST
be connected ONLY to the gas-type identified on the attached rating
plate.
