Model #: ___________________________ Serial #: ___________________________ Date Purchased: ____________________ Installation & Operation Manual REDUCED OIL VOLUME FRYING SYSTEM Covering Models SSHLV14 SERIES C E E S I G N D D CERT I F I ED E R T I F I L20-407 rev.
TO THE PURCHASER, OWNER AND STORE MANAGER Please review these warnings prior to posting them in a prominent location for reference. TO THE PURCHASER Post in a prominent location the instructions to be followed in the event that an operator smells gas. Obtain this information from your local gas supplier. FOR YOUR PROTECTION DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 1. THEORY OF OPERATION .............................................................................................................................. 5 2. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 6 2.1. CHECKING AND UNPACKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE .................................................................................... 6 2.2.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 5.19. 5.20. 5.21. 5.22. 5.23. CONTROL OR TIMER: (LEFT SIDE OF DUAL OR SINGLE VAT) ................................................................................... 23 CONTROL OR TIMER: (RIGHT SIDE OF DUAL VAT) ................................................................................................ 24 OTHER DISPLAYS: .....................................................................................................................................
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 1. THEORY OF OPERATION The Pitco Low (or reduced) Oil Volume fryer works very similarly to the Pitco standard SG/SSH fryer. The Low Oil Volume Fryer has a reduced cold zone to significantly reduce oil usage and extend oil life. This smaller zone may require more frequent filtering depending on the product being fried. Upon turning the fryer on, the high limit closes the (side on) safety relay which stays closed until the fryer is turned off.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 2. INSTALLATION 2.1. CHECKING AND UNPACKING YOUR NEW APPLIANCE Your new Pitco appliance has been carefully packed into one crate. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is delivered to you in perfect condition. Pitco does not assume responsibility for damage or loss incurred in transit. 1. Upon Delivery, inspect for visible shipping damage in the presence of the trucking operator.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 2.3. LEVELING THE FRYER – LEGS/CASTERS CAUTION To prevent equipment damage and/or personal injury, do not tilt the appliance onto any two of its casters or legs, or pull the appliance by the splash back. WARNING This appliance must be installed with the legs or casters provided by the manufacturer. WARNING DO NOT perform leveling procedure when appliance is in operation or full of hot liquids. Serious injury could result.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 2.4. GAS CONNECTION Your gas appliance will give you peak performance when the gas supply line is of sufficient size to provide the correct gas pressure. The gas line must be installed to meet the local building codes or National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 Latest Edition. In Canada, install the appliance in accordance with CAN/CGA-B149.1 or .2 and local codes. In Australia, install the appliance in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 2.8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS It is advised that this power supply be plugged into a wall receptacle that is controlled by the ventilation control. This will prevent the appliance from being operated without the ventilator on. If your appliance requires an electrical connection, the power requirements are listed below. A full version of the wiring diagram can be found adhered to the inner door(s) of the appliance.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL WARNING Ensure that your ventilation system does not cause a down draft at the appliance’s flue opening. A down draft will not allow the appliance to exhaust properly and will cause overheating, which may cause permanent damage. Damage caused by down drafts will not be covered by the warranty. NEVER allow anything to obstruct the flow of combustibles or ventilation exiting the appliance.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 2.11. INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS After your appliance has been properly installed as described in the installation section of this manual, it will need to be adjusted to ensure that it will perform as designed. A qualified person must perform these adjustments. To perform these adjustments the following tools will be needed: Manometer Digital Thermometer (Temperature Probe) DC Microammeter DC Voltmeter 2.11.1.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL WARNING Do not store flammable materials in or near this appliance. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation. Contact a qualified service person or the factory, using the information on the back of this manual, if the appliance produces unusual odor, yellow tipping flames or is not performing as per the original installation. 2.11.3. PILOT FLAME ADJUSTMENT Perform this procedure with the pilot lit.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL To adjust the pressure, remove the regulator adjustment screw cap and, with a flat head screwdriver, adjust the regulator screw until the proper burner pressure is reached. Turning the screw clockwise will increase the burner pressure. Turning the screw counterclockwise will decrease the burner pressure. 4. When the pressure is correct, replace the regulator adjustment screw cover. 5.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 3. OPERATION An operator’s manual for your appliance’s specific control type should be included with this manual. Refer to that manual prior to operating this appliance. WARNING Before operating the fryer, check that tipping restraints or other features to prevent tipping are installed and mechanically sound. Splashing of hot liquid may occur if adequate means of securing the fryer in place are not used. 3.1.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 3.2. BASIC OPERATIONAL FEATURES 1. Basket Hanger - Holds fry baskets while draining or between loads. Lifts off for easy cleaning. 2. Fry pot oil top off supply jug- Supplied by others, provides on board storage for fresh cooking oil. 3. Oil Top Off Switch (OPTIONAL) - Replenishes oil in frypot. 4. JIB (Jug in Box) Status Light (YELLOW)- Indicates oil jug is nearing empty. 5.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 3.3. FILLING THE FRY POT Only use shortening that is liquid at room temperature in this appliance. CAUTION This appliance is NOT designed for cooking with water. Fill with oil or shortening only. WARNING This appliance is not designed for use with solid shortening. Using solid shortening will cause the filter pump and oil lines to become plugged, and require professional service personnel to fix. 3.4.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 4. APPLIANCE START UP Refer to the following procedure to start the appliance prior to operation. 1. Ensure that the drain valve is closed. 2. Fill the cook tank with oil/shortening. (See section 3.3 “Filling the Cook Tank”) 3. Light the appliance. (See “Lighting Instructions” section) 4. Turn the controller on. Press the button to turn the controller on.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 4.1. COOKING To ensure the quality of the food you cook in this appliance, follow the preparation instructions from the food manufacturer. When the appliance is not in use, the oil should be cooled and covered to prevent contamination. WARNING Dry fired heat tubes are extremely hot, will shorten its service life and will void your warranty. 4.2. 18 COOKING TIPS Always follow the food manufacturer’s directions.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 5. COMPUTER CONTROLLER OPERATION L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 R 5.1. TO TURN THE APPLIANCE ON: If power is applied to the appliance, the displays will show [OFF]. Press the [I/O] key. Displays will show one of the normal displays: [HEATING]; [MELTING] [SOLID]/[LIQUID]; or [READY]. Some messages may show in both left and right displays. Wait for the appliance to heat up to the [READY] condition before cooking. 5.2.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 4 5.6. TO VIEW CURRENT SETTINGS FOR COOK, SHAKE, AND HOLD TIMES: To view the current settings for any product key, press the clock key, followed by the desired product key. The display will show [CKn mm:ss], followed by [SHn mm:ss], then [HDn mm:ss]. Where “n” is the key number, and “mm:ss” are the current settings for time. After a few moments, the display will return to [READY], [MELT ], or [HEATING] , or, [CKn mm:ss] for a cook still running.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 5.8. TO ENTER PROGRAMMING LEVEL 1 (FOR THE STORE MANAGER): Note: The factory default setting for this control does not require an operator password to be entered. However, the operator password requirement and value may be changed in (See section 4.12 “To Enter Programming Level 2” (For the Store Manager). This text assumes the operator password is disabled. Entry of a password when NOT required will not interfere with the programming process.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 5.10.4. HOLD PRE-ALARM Hold Pre-Alarm is a timer setting that is used to warn operators that the Hold Time is about to expire. To use Hold Pre-Alarm, time value must be a non-zero value, and must be set to a value less than Hold Time. Default value is zero, meaning the Hold Pre-Alarm is inactive. Display is showing [nPA mm:ss] [TIME] where “n” is the key number, PA means Pre-Alarm, and “mm:ss” is minutes and seconds.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 5.15. BEEPER VOLUME AND TONE: Volume and Tone of the beeper alarm may be changed in this section. Volume ranges are 1,2 and 3, where 3 is the loudest setting. With display showing [PROGRAM], press the product key [0]. 3 Display will show [SELECT] [OPTIONS]. Press product key 3, display shows [VOLUME n] [BEEPER]. Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (n= 1,2,3, or T). Beeper volume will change as each selection is made.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 5.20. CONTROL OR TIMER: (RIGHT SIDE OF DUAL VAT) Note: This key has no function of single vat controls. With display showing [PROGRAM], press the product key [0]. Display shows [SELECT] [OPTIONS]. Press product key 8; display will show [CONTROL]. Use the product key [0] to scroll through choices (Control, Timer). Press [P] key to save choice. Display shows [PROGRAM].
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 6. BASKET LIFT OPERATION If the appliance is equipped with basket lifts, place the basket onto the basket lift prior to starting the timer(s). The basket(s) will be lowered into the cook tank when a product key is pressed. At the end of the preset cooking time, the basket lift will raise the basket out of the cook tank. 7. PUSH BUTTON OIL TOP OFF SYSTEM Refer to the following procedure to perform easy cooking oil replenishment.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 9. QUICK STRAIN FILTERING “Filter Soon” light flashing (WARNING: Turn OFF Fryer, before filtering. Wear oil proof, insulated gloves while filtering.) Refer to the following procedure for quick strain filtering. FILTER SOON LIGHT. Flashing indicates the need to perform a “Quick Filtering” as soon as business levels permit. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 10. TURN Fryer OFF. Pull BLUE drain handle to drain oil from fry tank. PRESS FILTER RETURN switch to ON to turn pump on.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 11. APPLIANCE SHUTDOWN There are two shutdown modes of appliance operation: STANBY and COMPLETE. The standby mode removes the ability of the appliances main burners to operate. Complete shutdown turns off the gas supply to the appliance. Refer to the following procedures to enter the appropriate shutdown mode. STANDBY MODE 11.2. Press and hold the COMPLETE SHUTDOWN * button to turn the computer OFF. ON 11.1. OFF * button to turn the computer OFF. 1.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 12.1.2. REPLACING THE FILTER MEDIA (IF EQUIPPED) Refer to the following procedure to replace the filter media if the appliance is equipped with a filter drawer. 1. Detach the pickup tube from the filter pickup assembly by unscrewing it (counterclockwise), at the knurled fitting, from the threaded fitting on the filter screen. 2. Slide off the filter paper clip and remove used filter paper from filter screen.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 12.1.3. APPLIANCE INSPECTION Check that the high temperature limit and temperature probe are in the correct position and secured in place. Check that wires and cords are not frayed or loose in and out of the cabinet. Check around the appliance for loose parts or accessories that need to be secured or other foreign items (ex: Aerosol cans) that should be removed from the area.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 4. Wipe the filter pan with clean damp cloth and a food grade detergent. If necessary place pan in pot sink to rinse all the detergent from the surfaces and dry all surfaces before reassembly. 12.2. WEEKLY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Performing the preventative maintenance steps above on a daily basis will keep your equipment clean and safe. On a weekly basis these additional steps should be performed. 1. Turn the fryer off.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 5. Close the drain valve and fill the tank with potable water to the level lines. 6. Place the appliance into boil mode: Turn the appliance ON. The controller will recognize that there is water in the tank and automatically enter boil mode. To enter boil mode manually, press the Temp Key then keys 2, 1, 2 for degrees F or 1, 0, 0. for degrees C. 7. Once the water reaches a simmer, add 8 to10 ozs (227 to 283 g) of Pitco cleaner for every 25 lbs (11.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 12.4. ANNUAL/PERIODIC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION This section should ONLY be performed by a qualified service technician as part of a regular kitchen maintenance program. This inspection should take place a minimum of once a year by an Authorized Service Technician recommended by Pitco. It may be necessary perform this inspection more then once a year. WARNING The power supply must be disconnected before cleaning and servicing this appliance! 12.4.1.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SSHLV SERIES MANUAL 12.4.5. GAS COMBUSTION SYSTEM Check for gas leaks. Check and clean vent tube on gas valve pressure regulator. Check burners, clean debris and grease from pilot and pilot orifice tips. Check self cleaning burner system (if equipped) that it activates when the appliance is turned on and NOT during normal cooking & idle periods. Check and adjust burner manifold gas pressure to nameplate reading.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 13.1. POWER FAILURE If electric power is removed for any reason, the appliance will shut down. Wait five minutes after the power is restored before attempting to restart the appliance. This will allow time for any gas that may have accumulated in the burner or tubes to dissipate. To restart the appliance, follow the appliance start up procedure in section 2.2. CAUTION DO NOT attempt to operate this appliance during a power outage. 13.2.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 13.4. SELF CLEANING BURNER SYSTEM (NOT ON ALL MODELS) If your appliance is equipped with the self cleaning burner system, the appliance should behave as outlined in the table below. A cleaning cycle will execute every time the appliance is turned “ON” from an “OFF” state.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 13.6. TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTS 13.6.1. FRYER TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Controller does not activate. Probable Causes No power to appliance. Controller not turned on. Power Cord loose or not connected. Main circuit breaker to appliance has tripped. Appliance fuse has blown. High temperature limit has tripped. Corrective Actions Check main building power supply. Turn on controller. Connect power cord. Reset circuit breaker Contact Authorized Service Company.
INSTALLATION & OPERATIONAL SGLV MANUAL 13.6.3. COMPUTER & DIGITAL CONTROLLER DISPLAYS (IF EQUIPPED) If your appliance is equipped with a computer or digital controller it may display the following messages on its display. Display Problems Controller is OFF Action Press [I/O] key to turn controller ON Oil/shortening temperature is low. Wait for appliance to heat up. Fryer is slowly heating. Oil/shortening temperature is low. Wait for appliance to heat up. Fryer is slowly heating.
Annual service to this appliance by an authorized person is recommended. Do not modify this appliance: servicing must only be carried out by an authorized person. For service and parts, minor adjustments, fault finding, or if this appliance cannot be adjusted to operate correctly, contact: In the event of problems with or questions about your order, please contact the Pitco Frialator factory at: (603) 225-6684 World Wide Website Address: www.pitco.
