Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VGF-18 Vulcan-Hart
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VGF-18 HEAVY DUTY GAS FRYERS MODEL VGF-18 ML-136401 VULCAN-HART DIVISION OF ITW FOOD EQUIPMENT GROUP, LLC WWW.VULCANHART.COM P.O. BOX 696, LOUISVILLE, KY 40201-0696 TEL.
— 2 — IMPORTANT FOR YOUR 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 — INST ALLA TION, OPERA TION AND CARE OF MODELS V GF-18 HEA VY DUTY GAS FR YERS PLEASE KEEP THIS MANU AL 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 CAUTION: The equipment area must be kept free and clear of combustible substances. Installation clearances: COMBUSTIBLE NONCOMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Back: 6" (152) .
— 5 — Fig. 1 Fryers Mounted on Optional Casters Fryers mounted on casters must use a flexible connector (NOT SUPPLIED BY VULCAN) that complies with the Standard for Connectors of Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI-Z21.
— 6 — GAS CONNECTIONS CAUTION: All gas supply connections and any pipe joint compound used must be resistant to the action of propane gases. WARNING: PRIOR TO LIGHTING, CHECK ALL JOINTS IN THE GAS SUPPLY LINE FOR LEAKS. USE SOAP AND WATER SOLUTION.
— 7 — TESTING THE GAS SUPPLY SYSTEM When test pressures exceed 1 / 2 psig (3.45 kPa), the fryer and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system. When test pressures are 1 / 2 psig (3.45 kPa) or less, the fryer must be isolated from the gas supply system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve.
— 8 — LIGHTING THE PILOT 1. Turn thermostat OFF. Thermostat is located behind the door (Fig. 3). 2. Turn gas control valve knob to OFF/PILOT (Fig. 4). Wait 5 minutes for unburned gas to vent. 3. Push gas control knob in (Fig. 4). 4. While still holding knob in, light the pilot with a lit taper.
— 9 — TURNING THE FRYER ON To turn the fryer on, set the thermostat knob to the desired temperature. After the set temperature has been reached, the gas control shuts off gas flow to the burners. The pilot remains lit. The burners will cycle on and off, maintaining the set temperature.
— 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 — CLEANING Daily Clean your fryer regularly. Keeping the fryer clean and free of accumulated grease will prevent stubborn stains from forming. Wash all exterior surfaces at least once daily. Use a cloth with warm water and a mild soap or detergent.
— 12 — FORM 35638 (05-05) PRINTED IN U.S.A. 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.
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