Specifications

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2.5 Air Supply and Ventilation
Keep the area around the fryer clear to prevent obstruction of combustion and ventilation airflow as well
as for service and maintenance.
A. Do not connect this fryer to an exhaust duct.
B. Correct installation and adjustment will ensure adequate airflow to the fryer system.
C. A commercial, heavy-duty fryer must vent its combustion wastes to the outside of the building.
A deep-fat fryer must be installed under a powered exhaust hood, or an exhaust fan must be
provided in the wall above the unit, as exhaust gas temperatures are approximately 800-1000°F
(427-538°C). Check air movement during installation. Strong exhaust fans in the exhaust hood
or in the overall air conditioning system can produce slight air drafts in the room.
D. Do not place the fryer’s flue outlet directly into the plenum of the hood, as it will affect the gas
combustion of the fryer.
E. Never use the interior of the fryer cabinet for storage or store items on shelving over or behind
the fryer. Exhaust temperatures can exceed 425ºC and may damage or melt items stored in or
near the fryer.
F. Adequate distance must be maintained from the flue outlet of the fryer(s) to the lower edge of
the filter bank. Per NFPA Standards No. 96, a minimum of 18-inches (45-cm) should be
maintained between the flue(s) and the lower edge of the exhaust hood filter.
G. 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.
2.6 Equipment Installed at High Altitudes:
A. The fryer input rating (BTU/hr) is for elevations up to 2,000 feet (610-m). For elevations above
2,000 feet (610-m), the rating should be reduced four percent (4) for each additional 1,000 feet
(305-m) above sea level.
B. The correct orifices are installed at the factory if operating altitude is known at time of the
customer’s order.
2.7 Receiving and Unpacking Equipment:
A. Check that the container is upright. Use an outward prying motion - no hammering - to remove
the carton. Unpack the fryer carefully and remove all accessories from the carton. Do not
discard or misplace these, as they will be needed.
B. After unpacking, immediately check the equipment for visible signs of shipping damage. If
damage has occurred, contact the carrier and file the appropriate freight claims. Do not contact
the factory. Shipping damage responsibility is between the carrier and the dealer.