Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EF4 ML-114943 Vulcan-Hart
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INST ALLA TION & OPERA TION MANU AL VULCAN-HART COMPANY, P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696, TEL. (502) 778-2791 FORM 31052 (1-98) MODELS EF3, EF4, & EF5 ECONOFR Y GAS FR YERS MODELS EF3 .
— 2 — IMPOR T ANT FOR Y OUR SAFETY 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. POST IN A PROMINENT LOCATION THE INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT THE SMELL OF GAS IS DETECTED.
— 3 — Installation, Operation and Care of MODELS EF3, EF4 & EF5 ECONOFR Y GAS FR YERS KEEP THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE GENERAL Your Vulcan-Hart Gas Fryer is produced with quality workmanship and material. Proper installation, usage and maintenance will result in many years of satisfactory performance.
— 4 — LOCATION The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. Minimum clearance from combustible construction is 6" (152.4mm) from the sides and 6" (152.4mm) from the back of the fryer; minimum clearance from non-combustible construction is 0" from the sides and back of the fryer.
— 5 — Fig. 1 GAS CONNECTIONS All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound must be resistant to the action of liquefied petroleum gases. The gas inlet is located at the lower left rear. Codes require that a gas shutoff valve be installed in the gas line ahead of the fryer.
— 6 — LEVELING THE FRYER Once gas connections have been made, place a spirit level on 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.
— 7 — OPERA TION WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL OIL FROM THE TANK. Tank warranty may be voided by improper operation.
— 8 — PL-40677-1 Drain V alve Gas Control V alve Knob Thermostat Knob LIGHTING THE PILOT 1. Turn thermostat OFF. Thermostat is located behind the door (Fig. 3). MODEL EF3 Fig. 3 2. Push gas control valve knob and turn to OFF (Fig. 4). Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent.
— 9 — TURNING THE FRYER OFF 1. Turn the thermostat OFF. 2. Turn the gas control valve knob so the "I" in PILOT is opposite the INDEX. In this position, the pilot remains lit. 3. To shut off all gas to the system, including the pilot, turn the gas control valve knob to OFF.
— 10 — SHORTENING LIFE Shortening life may be extended by following these guidelines: • Do not salt foods over the fryer. • Use good quality shortening. • Filter shortening at least daily. • Replace shortening if it becomes poorly flavored.
— 11 — 7. With a small amount of warm shortening, flush out scraps and sediment in the fry tank. Drain the tank thoroughly and wipe clean. 8. If it is necessary to clean the tank more thoroughly follow the procedure shown in CLEANING — WEEKLY OR AS REQUIRED.
— 12 — MAINTENANCE WARNING: HOT OIL AND PARTS CAN CAUSE BURNS. USE CARE WHEN OPERATING, CLEANING AND SERVICING THE FRYER. WARNING: SPILLING HOT OIL CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. DO NOT MOVE FRYER WITHOUT DRAINING ALL OIL FROM THE TANK. VENT Annually, when fryer is cool, check the flue and clear any obstructions.
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