Specifications

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2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2.1 DESCRIPTION: The Dean Triathlon
TC-series “Cool Zone” tube gas fryers are
energy-efficient, gas-fired units, design-
certified by the International Approval
Services (AGA/CGA) and NSF
International and manufactured to their
basic performance and application
specifications.
All units are shipped completely
assembled with accessories packed inside
the fryer vessel. All units are adjusted,
tested and inspected at the factory before
shipment. Sizes, weights and input rates
of all models are listed in this manual.
NOTE: The on-site supervisor is
responsible for ensuring that operators
are made aware of inherent dangers of
operating a deep fat fryer, particularly
aspects of oil filtration, draining, and
cleaning of the fryer.
2.2 RATING PLATE: This is attached to
the lower corner of the left side panel.
Information provided includes the model
number, serial number, BTU/hr input of
the burners, outlet gas pressure in inches
WC, electrical requirements, and whether
the unit has natural or propane gas orifices.
2.3 PRE-INSTALLATION:
a. GENERAL: Only a licensed plumber
should install any gas-fired equipment.
1. A manual gas shut-off valve must be
installed in the gas supply line ahead
of the fryer(s) for safety and ease of
future service.
2. The Triathlon TC-25 gas fryers have
millivolt controls which do not
require electrical power connections
and do not have an ON/OFF switch
on the control panel.
3. The Triathlon TC-35 gas fryers are
equipped with millivolt controls or
the optional 120-volt solid state
temperature controller and 120-volt
gas solenoid valve. 120-volt
systems have an ON/OFF power
switch on the control panel.
b. CLEARANCES: The fryer area must
be kept free and clear of all
combustibles. This unit is design-
certified for the following installations:
1. Other than household use;
2. Installation on a non-combustible
platform when equipped with
factory-supplied 4” (10.2 cm)
adjustable legs;
3. With a minimum clearance of 0”
side and 0” rear of non-combustible
construction; and a minimum
clearance of 6” (15 cm) at both side
and rear for combustible materials.
d. U.S. installations must meet:
American National Standard Institute
ANSI Z223.1, Z-83.13, & Z83.14
American Gas Association
8501 E. Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131
National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA #70
American National Standard Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
NFPA Standards #96 and #211
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02110
DANGER
THE FRYER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO
THE TYPE OF GAS IDENTIFIED ON THE
ATTACHED RATING PLATE.