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KSCF18G Cool Zone Series
Gas Fryers
Installation, Operation, Service, & Parts Manual
NON-CE &
PARTS LIST
INCLUDED
Frymaster, a member of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association, recommends
using CFESA Certified Technicians.
24-Hour Service Hotline 1-800-551-8633
MARCH 2007
*8195712*
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Please read all sections of this manual and retain for future reference. NOTICE This appliance is intended for professional use only and is to be operated by qualified personnel only. A Frymaster and Dean Factory Authorized Service Center (FASC) or other qualified professional should perform installation, maintenance, and repairs. Installation, maintenance, or repairs by unqualified personnel may void the manufacturer’s warranty. See Chapter 1 of this manual for definitions of quali
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DANGER Adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of this appliance without depending upon the gas line connection. Single fryers equipped with legs must be stabilized by installing anchor straps. All fryers equipped with casters must be stabilized by installing restraining chains. If a flexible gas line is used, an additional restraining cable must be connected at all times when the fryer is in use. DANGER The front ledge of the fryer is not a step. Do not stand on t
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KSCF18G Cool Zone Gas Fryers INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # 1. INTRODUCTION 1-1 2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2-1 3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 4. DAILY OPERATION 4-1 5. FILTRATION 5-1 6. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE 6-1 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 8. PARTS LIST: DOUBLE AND TRIPLE UNITS (218/318) 8-1 9. PARTS LIST: SINGLE UNITS (118) 9-1
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Applicability and Validity The KSCF18G Cool Zone Series gas model family has been approved by the European Union (EU) for sale and installation in the following EU countries: AT, BE, KE, KD, ES, FI, FR, GB, IE, IT, LU, NL, NO, PT and SE. This manual is applicable to and valid for all KSCF18G gas units sold in English-speaking countries, including those in the European Union. Where conflicts exist between instructio
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.4 Service Information Call the Frymaster Service Hotline, 1-800-551-8633, for the location of your nearest factory authorized service center (FASC). To assist you more efficiently, always provide the service technician with the model number, gas type, serial number, and the nature of the problem. 1.5 Computer Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital de
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.6 Safety Information (cont.) DANGER DANGER boxes contain information about actions or conditions, which may cause or result in injury to personnel, may cause damage to your system, and/or cause your system to malfunction. 1.7 Service Personnel A. Qualified and/or Authorized Operating Personnel: Qualified/authorized operating personnel are those who have carefully read the information in this manual and ha
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.1 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
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.3 Principles of Operation The incoming gas flows through orifices and is mixed with air in the burners to create the correct ratio for proper combustion. The mixture is ignited at the front end of each heat tube by the pilot light. Internal diffusers slow the flame as it goes through the burner tube. This slower and more turbulent flame gives much better heat transfer to the walls of the tubes, thereby heat
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.5 Pre-Installation (cont.) DANGER This appliance must be installed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the occurrence of unacceptable concentrations of substances harmful to the health of personnel in the room in which it is installed. B. Clearances: The fryer area must be free of all combustibles. This unit is design-certified for the following installations: 1. Commercial installation only; not
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.6 Air Supply and Ventilation DANGER Do not connect this appliance to the gas supply before reviewing each step in this section. A. Keep the area around the fryer clear to prevent obstruction of combustion and ventilation airflow and to allow for service and maintenance. Always adhere to the following: 1. Do not connect this fryer to an exhaust duct. 2. Follow installation and adjustment procedure to
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.8 Conversion of Units Pressure: 1 mbar = 10.2 mm water column (mm W.C.) = 0.4 Inch W.C. 20 mbar = 204 mm W.C. = 8 Inch W.C. 1 inch W.C. = 25.4 mm W.C. = 2.5 mbar Heat Input: 1 kW = 3410 BTU/hr 100 BTU/hr = 0.0293 kW Temperature: 0º Celsius = 32º Fahrenheit Temperature in degrees Celsius = (Temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (F) – 32) x 0.555 100° Celsius = (212º Fahrenheit – 32) x 0.555
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 2: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 2.9 Restraining the Fryer (cont.) NOTE: If you need to relocate a fryer installed with legs, remove all weight from each leg before moving. If a leg is damaged, contact your service agent for immediate repair or replacement. DANGER Hot oil can cause severe burns. Avoid contact. Under all circumstances, oil must be removed from the fryer before attempting to move it to avoid oil spills, falls and
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Installing the Fryer Qualified, licensed, authorized installation or service personnel only (as defined in Section 1.7) should perform the following: 1. Installation and service of Frymaster equipment; 2. Conversion of this appliance from one gas type to another. Failure to use qualified, licensed, and/or authorized installation or service personnel to install, convert to another gas type, or other
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Leg and Caster Installation (cont.) 2. When positioning the fryer, gently lower it into position to prevent undue strain to the legs and internal mounting hardware. If possible, use a pallet or lift jack to lift and position the fryer. Tilting the fryer may damage the legs. 3. The rigid casters must be installed on the fryer rear channel assembly only. B. Installation 1. Remove unit from pallet.
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Leveling the Fryer (cont.) • Legs (Only) 1 1. Adjust leg height with an adjustable or 1 / -inch (27-mm) open-end wrench by turning 16 the hex bullet on the bottom of the leg. 2. The hex bullet is for minor leg height adjustment only. Do not adjust more than 1 inch (25 mm). 3. When leveling the unit, the leg body should be held firmly to keep the leg from bending or rotating while turning the he
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Leveling the Fryer (cont.) ANSI Z83.11/11a-(Latest Edition) requires a fryer be restrained to prevent tipping when installed in order to avoid the splashing of hot liquid. The means of restraint may be the manner of installation, such as connection to battery of appliances or installing the fryer in an alcove, or by separate means, such as adequate ties (chains, straps, etc.). A bracket has been provi
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) Supply Line Specifications The gas supply lines must be sized as indicated in the chart below, based on the total number of fryers connected to the main gas supply. Recommended Gas Supply Line Sizes Gas Types Number of Fryers 1 2 to 3 4 or more* Natural Gas ¾" (22 mm) 1" (28 mm) 1¼ " (35 mm) Propane Gas ½" (15 mm) ¾" (22 mm) 1" (28 mm) * When exceeding 18 feet (6 me
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) Rigid Connections Check any installer-supplied intake pipe(s) visually and clean metal particles or other foreign matter from the threads before installing into a service line. If the intake pipes are not clear of all foreign matter, the orifices will clog when gas pressure is applied. When using thread compound on gas piping, use very small amounts and only on male threads.
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KSCF18G COOL ZONE SERIES GAS FRYERS CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3.4 Gas Connections (cont.) WARNING Use a diluted soap solution to find potentially dangerous gas leaks when making new connections. B. Regulators: Gas regulators can be adjusted in the field, but no adjustments should be made unless the regulator is out of adjustment or serious pressure fluctuations are observed. C. Only qualified service personnel should make adjustments to the regulators.
