INSTALLATION AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
CLEARANCES
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The unit must be kept clear of all combustibles.
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The units must be installed with the 6” legs or casters supplied for proper operation.
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Minimum clearance from combustible construction:
Side
Back
6”
6”
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Minimum clearance from non-combustible construction: 0” Side, 0” Back
LEVELING
A carpenter’s spirit level should be placed on the cooking surface and the unit leveled side-to-side, and front
to back. If it is not level, burner combustion may be erratic or the unit may not function efficiently.
AIR SUPPLY AND VENTILATION
The area around the appliance must be kept clear to avoid any obstructions of the flow of combustion and
ventilation air as well as for ease of maintenance, service, and proper appliance operation. Keep clearance
for openings into the combustion chamber and adequate air supply. Means must be provided for any
commercial, heavy duty-cooking appliance to exhaust combustion wastes to the outside of the building.
Air movement should be checked during installation. Strong exhaust fans in the hood or in the
overall air conditioning system can produce a slight draft in the room, which can interfere with pilot or
burner performance. If pilot or burner problem persists, make up air openings or baffles may have to be
provided in the room.
Filters and drip troughs should be part of any industrial hood, but consult local codes before
constructing and installing any hood. The duct system, the exhaust hood, and the filter bank must be
cleaned on a regular basis and kept free of grease.
ALTITUDE
The appliance input rating (BTU/hr) is for elevations up to 2,000 feet. For elevations above 2000 feet, the
rate should be reduced 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level. The correct orifices are installed at the
factory if the operating altitude is known at the time of sale.
WARNING
Safety labels are a required component of this unit, if missing, or not legible, they must be replaced. Inspect
periodically and replace if necessary.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES
Pilot Safety: if the pilot would go out, gas to the main burner is interrupted.
High oil temperature detection to shut off gas to main burners should the controlling thermostat fail.
CAUTION
Local building codes will usually not permit a deep fat fryer with its open hot oil to be installed beside an
open flame of any type whether a broiler or an open top burner. Check local codes before beginning
installation.
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