FrySafe Cooking Oil Filtration System INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS MANUAL Please read the entire manual carefully prior to installing, operating or servicing this product. Failure to comply with these instructions may cause personal injury and/or property damage, and may void the warranty of the unit. Always retain this manual for future reference. Repairing this equipment while under warranty without prior permission of LAKOS/Claude Laval Corp.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Table of Contents Introduction…………………………………………………………………… 3 Basic Operations……………………………………………………………….. 4 Key Components……………………………………………………………… 6 Technical Specifications………………………………………………………. 7 Safety Features………………………………………………………………… 9 Pre-Installation System and Installation Area Check-Out List……………….. 11 System Installation……………………………………………………………. 12 Start-Up Procedures and Operation…………………………………………. . 15 Sanitation Procedures………………………………………………………….
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Introduction Centrifugal solids-from-liquid separation by LAKOS Separators is efficiently achieved through centrifugal action created by fluid velocity changes in the LAKOS Separator. LAKOS Separators employ centrifugal action for the purpose of removing heavier-than-liquid fines and crumb particulates. The LAKOS separator has no moving parts to wear out and no backwashing requirements.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Basic Operations The LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Filtration System consists of the following components: One LAKOS CSX Separator specially designed for cooking oil filtration Two LAKOS Cooking Oil Filtration System Collection Vessels with removable screened baskets Blow-down connection, vessel gauges, vessel temperature gauges The LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe System uniquely provides filtration of hot cooking oil by continuously removing fines, crumbs and other related
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Basics Operation continued… temperature gauges are supplied for safety and safe entry into the collection vessels. To ensure that the oil is removed from the fines and returned to the fryer, the system is designed with an air “blow-down.” Before the fines and crumbs are removed from the collection vessel, air pushes all of the entrained oil in the fines and crumbs back to the fryer, providing very “dry” fines and crumbs.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Key Separator Components Outlet Inlet Separator Pressure Gauges Blow Down Valves Collection Vessel Isolation Handle Temperature Gauges 6
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Technical Specifications General Process Fluid Cooking oil Type of solids to be removed Fines, crumbs and related solids produced by the frying of corn, potato chips and other foods Design pressure loss range 3 to 12 psig (.20 - .83 bars) Maximum operating pressure 100 psig (6.8 bars) Maximum operating temperature 400F (204C) Collection vessel basket volume 683 inches3 (11.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Technical Specifications continued… Safety Features Collection Vessels: Hinged shrouds are installed over the collection vessels, covering the seal of the lid of the collection vessel, to prevent accidental splashes and spraying of an operator. Redundant system to the collection vessel lid seal Non-return valve (check valve) is installed between the discharge of the collection vessel and the fryer to prevent oil from returning from the fryer into the vessels.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Safety Features Hinged shrouds are installed over the collection vessels, covering the seal of the lid, to prevent accidental splashes and spraying of an operator. Redundant system to the collection vessel lid seal Two manual isolation ball valves, one on the inlet to the collection vessel and one on the discharge or return of the collection vessel, to completely shut-off the flow of oil to the vessel. One set of valves on each vessel.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Safety Features continued… A mechanical lever system that ties together the operation (opening and closing) of the two manual isolation ball valves. When the valves are open, the position of the handle of the lever system prevents the shroud from being opened. One lever system is located on each collection vessel. An analog temperature gauge (thermometers) installed on the outside of the collection vessel for visual inspection by the operator prior to opening it.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Pre-Installation System and Installation Area Check List System 1. Inspect entire system for shipping damage. 2. Inspect the system’s frame and structural supports for damage incurred during shipping, loading & unloading. 3. Inspect ancillary equipment (e.g. valves, shrouds) for operational deficiency. 4. Valves must open fully and close tightly. 5. Inspect the internal chambers of the separator and connecting pipes for foreign objects or blockage. 6.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems System Installation Assemble the system into place and level using the leveling devices on the underside of the support structure. The system does not need to be anchored to a concrete floor or foundation. A piping by-pass, as diagramed on the LAKOS system installation drawing on page 14, is good practice, in case the LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe System needs to be removed from service.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems System Installation continued… Plumb the return lines from the collection vessels to a point on the take-out end of the fryer at a position above the oil level line in the fryer. Important: Each collection vessel must have its own return line to the fryer. Plumb the drain lines to the shut-off valves provided. Refer to LAKOS system drawing in this section. Plumb the air supply lines to the ¼” ball valves provided for blow-down.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems System Installation continued… Pre-Start Up Check List (After Installation) Fill the fryer, separator, and collection vessels with hot water, start circulation to check for major leaks. Tighten connections as necessary. Make sure valves seat properly, including system bypass valves, if installed. (Performance of the separator is affected when bypass valve is not properly closed). Verify pressure readings indicated on inlet/outlet gauges on collection vessels.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Start-Up Procedures and Operation Initial Start-up Procedure or After a System Shut-Down 1. When the system start-up for the first time or after a system shut-down, the procedure below should be followed: 2. Verify that both collection vessels have their fines basket(s) installed. 3. Verify that the fines baskets are securely retained by the fines basket retainer device (not applicable to single basket). 4.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Start-Up Procedures and Operation continued… Clean/Servicing a Collection Vessel During the normal operation of the system, the fines are being continuously separated from the oil and transferred to one of the two fines vessels. Each fines vessel is equipped with one, three, or four removable fines baskets, which capture and retain the fines, internal to each fines vessel. The fines baskets will require periodic removal and cleaning.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Start-Up Procedures and Operation continued… The above sequence will switch from vessel #2 to vessel #1. To switch back to vessel #2, use the same order with the appropriate valves. Clean Collection Vessel Collection vessel cleaning is to be done after Switch Fines Vessel Procedures have been followed. 1. Check vessel temperature (100ºF is Safe). 2. Blow-down valve opened for 1 minute at 60psi (blow-down can occur before vessel has cooled). 3. Blow-down valve closed. 4.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Sanitation Procedures Clean/Sanitation of System Sanitation of the system is recommended prior to normal operation of the system in conjunction with the fryer. Sanitation itself is done in conjunction with the fryers sanitation procedures. Proper sanitation is important to the functionality of the systems overall performance. Caustic boil-out of the system should be increased by 1 hour for the first 3 sanitations. The sanitations that follow can be decreased by ½ hour.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems System Bypass A System bypass is recommended for the ease of maintenance during normal operation of the system. The bypass allows for maintenance during operation without shutting the fryer down. Reference Manual System drawing on page 14 for valve reference. Procedure as follows: BYPASS SYSTEM 1. Bypass Valve #3 is opened 2. Bypass Valve #2 is closed 3. Bypass Valve #1 is closed TO BRING THE SYSTEM BACK ON LINE FOLLOW THE REVERSE SEQUENCE OF OPERATION TO BYPASS.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Trouble-Shooting Problem Check Point - Check for loose electrical connections.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Important Issues: Before Opening A Vessel o Confirm that the fines collection vessel being opened is the correct one. o Each fines collection vessel has a number welded on the front. “1” is on the left side “2” is on the right side o Confirm that the temperature inside of the fines collection vessel is at or below the release temperature before attempting to open vessel. o The temperature gauge is located on the front of the fines collection vessel.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Important Issues: Before Opening A Vessel o Confirm that the pressure inside of the fines collection vessel is at or below the release pressure before attempting to open the vessel. o Read the lower (on the outlet side of the vessel) gauge. o Gauge should read “zero” before opening.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Important Issues: When Opening A Vessel o When opening a fines collection vessel, remove the back two (towards the shroud) cross-handle bolts and only one front cross-handle bolts, first. The single basket vessel will only have three cross-handle bolts. o Keep one of the front cross-handle bolts tightened until all of the others have been loosened and removed. o Loosen the last cross-handle bolt slowly, listening for any pressure bleed off.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Important Issues: Before Closing A Vessel o Make sure the fines basket retaining device is locked in place before closing the fines collection vessel (only for three or four baskets vessel). o Inspect the sealing area of the fines collection vessel lid to ensure it is clean and free of fines before closing the lid. o Inspect the o-ring on the fines collection vessel’s lid to make sure it is clean, in the proper position, and not nicked or cut before closing.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Important Issues: Before Closing A Vessel o Tighten the cross-handle bolts in a crossing (diagonal pattern. o Tighten all of the cross-handle bolts slowly and evenly. o o o o Do not over tighten the cross-handle bolts. Hand tight is sufficient to make the o-ring seal. A small gap between the lid and body of the fines collection vessel is to be expected.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Spare Parts- Fines Baskets Description: Fines Basket, 100 Mesh Screen Material: Stainless Steel LAKOS Part Number: 112513 (for three or four baskets vessel) LAKOS Part Number: 127352 (for single basket vessel) Location in the System: Inside the Collection Vessel 26
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Spare Parts- Collection Vessel Retaining Device Description: Plate, Screen Retainer Material: Stainless Steel LAKOS Part Number: 114434 (for three baskets vessel) LAKOS Part Number: 124043 (for four baskets vessel) Location within System: Inside the Collection Vessel 27
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Spare Parts- Separator Head Gasket & Collection Chamber Gasket Model FrySafe-0075 FrySafe-0110 FrySafe-0165 FrySafe-0250 FrySafe-0360 FrySafe-0565 FrySafe-0815 FrySafe-1450 FrySafe-2300 Flow Range (U.S.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Spare Parts- Gaskets Sanitary, 3” Model FrySafe-0075 FrySafe-0110 FrySafe-0165 FrySafe-0250 FrySafe-0360 FrySafe-0565 FrySafe-0815 FrySafe-1450 FrySafe-2300 Flow Range (U.S.
LAKOS Cooking Oil FrySafe Systems Spare Parts- Pressure Gauges and O-Rings Description: Pressure gauge, 2-1/2” dial, 1/4” bottom connection, stainless steel, glycerin filled LAKOS Part Number: 123740 (0-100 psi) LAKOS Part Number: 134595 (0-30 psi) Collection Vessel Lids Description: Collection Vessel Lid O-ring Material: Fluoroelastomer rubber LAKOS Part Number: 106811 (for single basket vessel) LAKOS Part Number: 113257 (for three baskets vessel) LAKOS Part Number: 128323 (for four baskets vessel) Loca
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